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A journalist who is employed by one of our weekly newspapers was arrested by the police on Sunday for drinking in a public place. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab confirmed that the suspect was at Five Mile with a friend at around 2:30 PM, consuming liquor on the roadside at Kanage Street. He […]
Workers in the formal sector will not pay extra salary income tax in 2026, according to the Internal Revenue Commission [IRC]. In a media statement, the tax office clarified that there is no increase in personal income tax rates under the new Income Tax Act 2025, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026. The […]
The Metropolitan Superintendent of NCD, Warrick Simatab provided an operational update on Operation Iron Star, which commenced on December 18. While the city remained manageable during the Christmas peak, the MetSupt has sounded a grave alarm regarding the primary driver of violence in the capital. “I can report that the first peak of the festive […]
A group of three mothers in Lae has brightened the festive season for children at the Angau Memorial General Hospital pediatric ward, donating gifts and goody bags to lift the spirits of young patients. The initiative, carried out on Tuesday, began after the mothers, longtime friends, discussed ways to give back during Christmas. They decided […]
Police have confirmed two murders and two suspected suicide during the Christmas period in the National Capital District and Central Province, prompting a strong warning from authorities ahead of New Year celebrations. NCD and Central Provinces Commander Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Benjamin Turi, said the incidents occurred over the festive period and are all […]
The University of Goroka’s Sepik Campus has marked a major milestone in higher education for the Sepik region, graduating 32 students in agriculture-related programs during its Second Bachelor and Third Diploma Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony celebrated not only academic success but the emergence of a new generation of trained agricultural professionals expected to contribute to […]
Police in the National Capital District and Central Province say growing support from businesses and individuals during the festive season is strengthening frontline law-and-order operations, as authorities warn the public against disorderly New Year celebrations. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD–Central Provinces Commander, Benjamin Turi, confirmed that several business houses and individuals have come […]
Newly appointed Mayor of Tari Town, John Buni Lamba, has announced a K10,000 reward for the apprehension and surrender of any individuals involved in murders within the township. The announcement was made at Pangale House Grandstand, ahead of Prime Minister James Marape’s scheduled Christmas and New Year address to the Hela people. Mayor Buni emphasized […]
A prominent Mendi businessman has appealed for restraint and responsibility on social media following a series of devastating fire incidents in Mendi town, warning that the spread of unverified information is deepening trauma for affected business owners. Managing Director of PISGAH Trading Ltd, David Kelei, whose supermarket was among more than five businesses destroyed by […]
An Australian-registered cruise ship carrying more than 120 people has run aground on coral reefs at Dregerhafen Point in Morobe Province, triggering an emergency maritime response and an investigation into possible environmental damage. Police in Morobe confirmed that the vessel, Coral Adventurer, owned by Australian company Coral Expeditions, became grounded early yesterday morning while transiting […]