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National court rejects judicial review bid by retired judge Batari

The National Court in Waigani today has refused to grant leave to retired Justice Ellenas Batari to challenge the decision of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission’s (JLSC) not to extend his appointment beyond the statutory retirement age of 72. Justice Batari, a long-serving member of the National and Supreme Courts, turned 72 in March […]

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National court orders police to review dismissal of officer

The National Court has ruled in favor of former police officer Smith Kop, finding that his dismissal from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] was procedurally flawed because his statutory right to a review was ignored. Kop, who joined the force in 2011 and rose to the rank of First Constable in 2021, was […]

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Air Niugini fleet upgrade crucial to PNG’s NRL push, Duma says

Air Niugini’s fleet renewal program is being positioned as a key pillar of Papua New Guinea’s preparation for entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, with State Enterprise Minister William Duma saying the national carrier will play a critical role in moving teams, fans and investment. Welcoming the arrival of Air Niugini’s third Airbus […]

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Third Airbus A220-300 arrives

The Air Niugini’s third Airbus A220-300 (P2-PGC) has arrived in Port Moresby Apec terminal today at noon. The aircraft has travelled a long delivery route to reach home. P2-PGC departed from Mirabel in Canada on Monday, 15th, continued through Vancouver onward to Honolulu, transmitted Fiji and finally arrived here today. The arrival of this third […]

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Western Highlands police launch x-mas operation

Police in Western Highlands have officially launched their Christmas and New Year Operations for 2025, aimed at ensuring public safety and security throughout the festive season. The operation, which also coincides with the ongoing Dei By-Election, was launched on December 16, 2025, at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks in Mt Hagen during the final parade […]

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Late Mirisim arrives home

The body of late Works and Highways Minister, Solan Mirisim arrived to a grieving crowd at his home district in Telefomin yesterday, as people gathered to bid farewell for their beloved leader and son. The casket was accompanied by immediate family and members from greater Sepik including Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa on a Tropic air […]

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K1 million Wenge donation strengthens MLS education and ministry

A K1 million donation from the late Morobe Governor, Luther Akisawa Wenge, is expected to make a lasting impact on the Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Martin Luther Seminary [MLS], strengthening both its educational mission and operational capacity. The contribution was formally acknowledged yesterday during a dedication ceremony of a new coaster bus, that also saw a […]

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PNG marks a national milestone in cybersecurity leadership

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cyber Security (PNG) Limited, Solomon Wesley Sua is the first Papua New Guinean who successfully attained the Certified Ethical Hacker [CEH] v13 certification under the EC-Council Certification program from the EC-Council University in New Mexico, USA. This is the world’s leading and most recognized ethical hacking credential. “The […]

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Marape appeals for peace, respect and forgiveness on Christmas

Prime Minister James Marape issued a Christmas appeal to all Papua New Guineans to uphold peace and respect for a renewed national reset. “It is a time to reset our mindset as a nation — to put family first, to respect the rule of law, and to choose peace over violence.” Marape said. The PM […]

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PNG strengthens fight against illegal fishing with new surveillance patrol boats

Papua New Guinea is now the first country in the Pacific region to operate surveillance patrol boats specifically designed to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated [IUU] fishing in its waters. The new vessels will enable the National Fisheries Authority [NFA] to better protect the fisheries sector, enforce marine laws, and safeguard the nation’s marine resources. […]