From across Papua New Guinea
The Department of Works and Highways has created a bypass across the Yanamu river to help ease the movement of vehicles, following the collapse of the bridge early Wednesday morning. For the Aumea bridge, vehicles are using the wet crossing. Provincial Works Manager for Madang, John Pora confirmed vehicles have begun using the bypass as […]
Papua New Guinea champions Hekari United FC are stepping into uncharted territory as they prepare to compete in the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off on January 17 in Auckland, New Zealand. For the first time, the country’s most successful club will test itself in a fully professional regional competition. Hekari General Manager Wira […]
The National Weather Service has issued strong wind, gale-force wind and heavy rainfall warnings as a tropical low system continues to affect parts of the country. The weather system, which is currently located in the Coral Sea, is not a tropical cyclone but is generating strong to gale-force winds, rough seas and unstable weather conditions, […]
A man accused of spreading false information against the Pyapin Wauni and Wauni Isane clans in the Minamb Constituency of Wapenamanda, Enga Province, has been arrested by police. Acting Enga Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector Kelly Sombe, confirmed that the suspect, Steven Puliplya, 65, from the Ambulin Tribe of Wapenamanda, allegedly produced and circulated a […]
Highlands farmers supplying fresh vegetables and fruits to Port Moresby markets are counting heavy losses after repeated Air Niugini flight cancellations left tones of produce rotting at Kagamuga Airport in Western Highlands Province. An agri-fresh produce farmer, who requested anonymity, told NBC News that individual farmers have lost more than 5,000 kilograms of fresh produce […]
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] has warned businesses that charging customers fees for Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale [EFTPOS] cash-back transactions is illegal and will attract regulatory action. The warning follows numerous public complaints and preliminary investigations by the competition watchdog, which confirmed that some shops are imposing additional charges on […]
JS Commodity has taken over the naming rights and major sponsorship of the annual Sepik Nines rugby league tournament, injecting new momentum into the competition as a platform to positively engage youths in the Sepik region. Managing Director John Simon said the K55,000 sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to giving back to the Sepik communities, […]
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, has warned residents not to shelter criminals, saying anyone who does so will be treated the same as the offenders themselves. He also issued a strong warning against homebrewing and the use of marijuana, saying police will not tolerate these activities. Superintendent Baim said Madang enjoyed a mostly […]
In a bid to craft a data-driven future for their community, a newly formed youth-led organisation has completed an extensive baseline survey across the Unggai Local Level Government [LLG] area. The exercise, conducted on 30-31 December 2025, marks a significant step in localising development planning and attracting external investment. The initiative, titled Beautiful Unggai Our […]
Papua New Guinea celebrated the arrival of the King’s Baton yesterday, joining the 500-day global relay leading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Since departing Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day 2025, the Baton has traveled across the globe, embodying the spirit of excellence, inclusion, and respect. In PNG, the relay served as more than just […]