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Bougainville President welcomes New Year, pledges continued path to Independence

President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has extended New Year greetings to Bougainvilleans at home and abroad, thanking them for the confidence they continue to place in his leadership and in the work of the Bougainville Government. He said the government remains committed to a shared vision of an independent, prosperous and well-governed Bougainville, […]

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Sir Puka warns PNG families are under growing pressure

Veteran statesman Sir Puka Temu says Papua New Guinea is entering the new year under serious pressure, with many families struggling to cope with high living costs, rising crime and limited job opportunities. In a statement released on Wednesday, Sir Puka said ordinary Papua New Guineans are finding life increasingly difficult and are relying more […]

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Mayor sets strategic direction in Wewak Urban

The people of Wewak Urban can expect stronger services, safer communities, and a louder voice in local decision-making as their Local-Level Government begins a new five-year term. Speaking at the Wewak Urban LLG first Meeting at Sepik Center of Hope, Mayor Reinie Pierick declared the inaugural meeting duly constituted and welcomed all sixteen ward members. […]

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Parkop calls on NCD residents to live responsibly in 2026

National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has appealed to residents to live responsibly as the country enters the new year, urging citizens to commit to positive behaviour and nation-building. Speaking during New Year’s fireworks celebrations at Ela Beach on Wednesday night, Governor Parkop said Papua New Guinea is built on strong people capable of lifting […]

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Mass arrest of people loitering at 5-mile NHC flats

National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab has confirmed that nine people, four women and five men, were arrested and charged for unlawfully being on National Housing Commission [NHC] premises, loitering, and gambling. He said the arrests followed a quick police response after officers were alerted through the police radio. The suspects have since been […]

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Gas fired power project to bring electricity to remote Hela communities

A gas-fired power generation project at Papua New Guinea’s LNG facilities in Hela Province is expected to deliver reliable electricity to several remote communities for the first time, Prime Minister James Marape says. The Prime Minister made the announcement during a site visit in Tari on Sunday, where he inspected a 2-megawatt gas-fired power plant […]

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MV Coral Adventurer refloated, 83 passengers airlifted out of Lae

The grounded Australian-registered cruise vessel MV Coral Adventurer has been successfully salvaged and refloated following a coordinated multi-agency operation at Dregerhafen Point in Morobe’s Finschhafen District. The salvage operation was completed yesterday with assistance from Pacific Towing tugboats, while the Lae Water Police maintained maritime and land security throughout the operation. Morobe Provincial Police Commander, […]

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Prime suspect arrested in Unitech students murder case

As part of the ongoing Christmas/New Year Police Operations in the Western Highlands, Police have apprehended the prime suspect in the alleged murder case involving two PNG University of Technology female students and a secondary school boy. The suspect was arrested following a police tip-off and is currently being held at the Mt Hagen Police […]

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Peaceful Christmas in Western Highlands

Western Highlands Province recorded a peaceful and calm Christmas celebration this year, with no major incidents reported during the festive period. Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Sagom has commended his men and women for their dedication and hard work in maintaining law and order, especially during the busy Christmas period. Chief Superintendent […]

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New cocoa depot brings economic hope to Aitape

Wilyete Cocoa Exporter in Vanimo has recently established a new cocoa depot in Aitape, following the “Look West Policy,” an initiative by cocoa farmers from Suain village in Aitape East LLG, West Sepik Province. The initiative focuses on bringing services closer to farmers while contributing to revenue growth in the province. Junior Mani, the officer […]