From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has expanded his cabinet, swearing in three new Ministers of State, who for the next 24 hours, will hold no official portfolios. The Marape-Rosso Government tightened its grip on coalition loyalty Tuesday afternoon as Governor General Sir Bob Dadae facilitated a swift swearing-in ceremony at Government House. The new inductees include […]
Residents of Port Moresby and Central Province are urged to maintain distance from power lines and power poles as PNG power crews work on restoring power. The persistent heavy rain and windy weather have caused significant damage to power infrastructure along the Magi Highway and coastal areas of Central Province. Nevertheless, the PNG Power Ltd […]
Madang Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Robert Baim has warned residents of Wards 9 and 10 in the Usino Local Level Government, from any attempts to demand compensation for government restoration works on the Yanamu and Aumea bridges. The two critical bridges collapsed last week Wednesday morning, severing a vital link on the Bruce Jephcott […]
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 […]