From across Papua New Guinea
The Papua LNG Project-impacted landowners are demanding that the government, through the Petroleum Ministry, immediately release the outstanding business development grant before hosting the Development Forum. They are currently objecting the hosting of the forum in Kerema town given the deteriorating state of the existing infrastructure. The landowners say they were not properly consulted. Landowner […]
A volatile tribal conflict between the Lumusa communities of Western Highlands and the Waiplin Tribe of Enga Province has claimed two more lives, as a husband and wife were killed and burned during a breach of a police ceasefire. The ongoing unrest, which began in September 2025, is reportedly fueled by a dispute over the […]
Walking on unchartered medical care waters, TISA Bank and Pacific International Hospital signed a memorandum of agreement in Port Moresby on Monday. A first for a commercial bank and Pacific International Hospital [PIH], TISA Bank customers will get discounted medical services at the private medical provider. Putting pen to paper, signatures of the chief executive […]
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa has officially kicked off the Governor’s Cup in the Almami, Bogia yesterday, with a strong message to youths in the community to involve in sports and not unlawful activities. The opening ceremony was held at the Malala Secondary School field. Addressing players, officials, and supporters, Governor Pariwa said the occasion was […]
A sweeping investigation into police misconduct and civilian violence in the Eastern Highlands has resulted in a series of arrests, convictions, and disciplinary actions, according to a report released by the Papua New Guinea Royal Constabulary’s Internal Affairs Division [IAD]. The investigations, sparked by a barrage of complaints following violent clashes at the University of […]
The Popondetta District has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering local youths through sustainable development projects. To kickstart the program, the district recently presented a chainsaw valued at K2,500 to the Niugini Compound youths within Ward One of the Popondetta Urban LLG. The equipment was delivered over the weekend by Popondetta District electoral officers. […]
The Government will introduce an annual State of the Public Service Report to be presented to Parliament, aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and performance across all government agencies. Public Service Minister Joe Sungi said the report will be developed through a nationwide survey and census of departments and agencies, led by the Department of Personnel […]
Following the successful implementation of a new national minimum wage in 2025, Labour and Employment Minister Kessy Sawang has unveiled an aggressive policy roadmap for 2026 aimed at modernizing Papua New Guinea’s aging labor framework. The Minister confirmed that the government is moving beyond wage adjustments to address systemic issues in workplace equality, occupational safety, […]
The Papua New Guinea Lewas have officially landed in Nepal to start of a high-stakes mission to secure a spot at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales. The squad arrived on Sunday, January 12, giving the national team a crucial 48-hour window to acclimate to Kathmandu’s conditions before the tournament […]
The Prime Minister James Marape during the 2026 Public Service Opening and Dedication Prayer urged all public servants including the Ministers of state and heads of State-Owned Enterprises to not waste time and work. Prime Minister Marape said too much productive time is lost to unnecessary delays, holidays and inefficiencies, and warned that PNG cannot […]