From across Papua New Guinea
The Government and Opposition are trading sharply differing accounts over a recent police operation in Tsak Valley, Wapenamenda District, Enga Province, as questions continue around its conduct and outcomes. Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed the Government’s zero-tolerance stance on illegal firearms, saying the operation carried out under Operation Kumul 23 was intelligence-led and targeted […]
An education vehicle used to deliver services in the Wau–Waria District was burnt by drunkard youths, disrupting education services in remote areas. Wau–Waria MP Marsh Narewec has condemned the incident, saying it has affected preparations for the academic year. Narewec said the vehicle was important for transporting teachers and delivering school materials, especially to remote […]
Two bridges along Madang’s Bruce Jephcott Highway were washed away by heavy flooding early this morning, leaving vehicles and commuters stranded on both sides of the road. The bridges, located in Ward 10 of the Usino Local Level Government area, have been identified as Yanamu and Aumea bridges. Usino LLG President Charlie Wati Jnr confirmed […]
The Supreme Court has dismissed an attempt by lawyer Paul Paraka to reopen his failed appeal against conviction, ruling that his application under the “slip rule” was an abuse of process and had no chance of success. Paraka was convicted in May 2023 in the National Court on five counts of misappropriation involving more than […]
Papua New Guinea can now watch what is happening across its waters in real time, following the official opening of a new Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Command Centre in Daru. Prime Minister James Marape today described the new facility as a major step forward in protecting PNG’s marine resources, national sovereignty and future economic […]
Works and Highways secretary Gibson Holemba says he is unaware of a protest staged by Poroma landowners over an upcoming road development. Landowners living along the corridors of the Poroma Kutubu Access Road in the Nipa Kutubu District of Southern Highlands Province staged a peaceful protest yesterday at the Poroma road junction. The landowners demanded […]
Members of the public with allegations of police brutality have been urged to lodge formal complaints at police stations instead of relying solely on Facebook posts. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, said many people are taking allegations of police misconduct to social media for public attention but fail to register their complaints through […]
Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson says there’s an extraordinary level of excitement building in Papua New Guinea ahead of the NRL’s historic expansion into the nation. The Chiefs, set to be based in Port Moresby, won’t enter the NRL until the start of 2028 – and plenty of detail is still to be confirmed including […]
Twelve women were among the 14 winners in the Eliseo Group’s 2025 Christmas Promotion Giveaway, with two lucky shoppers taking home the major prizes during the final draw held on Sunday at the company’s Rainbow branch in Port Moresby. Jacinta Sohon from Rainbow and Mary Benika from Boroko each won a brand-new JMC ute, courtesy […]
2025 Doncaster Player of the Year and PNG Kumuls back Edene Gebbie has committed his future to the club after signing a new two-year contract with the Dons ahead of the upcoming season. The Papua New Guinea international enjoyed an outstanding campaign last year, scoring 25 tries in 22 appearances, and was a key figure […]