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Repeated crimes, violence led to 2-Mile eviction; governor Parkop intervenes with resettlement for affected families
National Capital District Governor, Powes Parkop, says the eviction at Rabiagini 2-Mile in Port Moresby was forced on authorities after repeated failures by the community to renounce crime and violence.
“They ran with machetes to chop our policemen”: Turi defends Two-Mile Hill eviction
The eviction of settlers at Two-Mile Hill in Port Moresby has already been carried out, with heavy machinery clearing the area following violent incidents and long-standing law and order problems.
Police minister to conduct ‘wokabaut’ awareness in Port Moresby
The new Police Minister, Sir John Pundari, is expected to conduct an awareness walkabout in Port Moresby tomorrow [Tuesday, January 27, 2026], starting at Hanuabada village, as part of efforts to engage communities in law and order and assess police facilities.
Services disrupted in parts of Moresby South
Schools, businesses, and public transport services were disrupted his morning cross the 2-Mile Hill and Badili areas in the Moresby South electorate following a weekend of escalating violence.
A new dawn as Port Moresby takes center stage in Pacific professional football
This week, the dream of professional football in Papua New Guinea officially becomes a reality. As eight of the Pacific's elite clubs arrive in the nation’s capital for Round Two of the OFC Pro League.
Siwai retain Masiu cup in dramatic South Bougainville final
Siwai Team One has successfully defended their title at the 7th Masiu Football Cup, defeating South Telei One, 1–0 in a hard-fought grand final at the Hurai Primary School oval. The victory earned the champions a K15,000 top prize, while runners-up South Telei One walked away with K10,000.
Tension high in Moresby South
Tension is still high within the Two Mile hill and Badili areas in Moresby South electorate, following yesterday's raid and eviction of settlers at Rabiagini.
Commuters advised to avoid 2-mile area following settlement unrest
Traveling members of the public and Public Motor Vehicle [PMV] operators are urged to exercise extreme caution or avoid the 2-Mile area entirely today, following reports of violent retaliatory attacks on commuters.
PNG-Australia partnership promotes school readiness and student access for International Education Day
The Partnership for Improving Education [PIE] and the National Department of Education [NDoE] reaffirmed their joint commitment to ensure every child in Papua New Guinea can enroll, attend and thrive in school.
Madang schools told to comply with government directives
All government schools in Madang Province have been urged to strictly comply with directives issued by the Education Department as classes begin this week.