From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s fight against money laundering received a major boost this month as a delegation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury visited Port Moresby from March 9–13 to provide technical assistance aimed at removing PNG from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list.” PNG was placed on the FATF grey list early […]
Eric Lai, a clerk to a Law Firm has denied charges of threatening and interfering with journalists during a confrontation at the courthouse in Lae. Lai, a 42 year old from Enga Province pleaded not guilty to one count each for offensive behaviour, damaging property and the use of threatening words when he appeared before […]
A Morobe health worker is being recognised for her dedication to women’s and family healthcare, while continuing to call on parents to educate their children at home. Family Health Services Coordinator Sr Patricia Mitiel, based in Lae, is a strong advocate for preventative health and says parents must take responsibility for guiding their children. “This […]
Six from six in the Championship is impressive, one from one in the 1895 Cup, and one from two in the Challenge Cup, their only loss (8-26) was to the recently promoted Super League side Bradford Bulls on February 8th. Their undefeated run early in the season in the Championship see them sit top of […]
West Sepik police have issued a stern warning to individuals attempting to take advantage of the ongoing landslip disaster in Lumi, saying anyone found interfering with relief efforts or causing nuisance in affected communities will face the full force of the law. West Sepik Provincial Police Commander Senior Inspector Silas Kuaino said reports have emerged […]
A nurse and his accomplices have been arrested in Vanimo for allegedly attempting to sell government-supplied medicines illegally on Thursday 19th March, police have confirmed. The main suspect, identified as Abraham Waip from Karaitam Village in Lumi, Aitape-Lumi District, was intercepted while attempting to sell Amoxicillin at a trade store. With assistance from a shop […]
One week after a landslide affected Tonwepis and Namerus in Ward 10 of East Wapei LLG, Lumi, relief supplies have reached the 22 affected families. The assistance, mainly provided by the Papindo Group of Companies and Yajada Business House in Vanimo, includes food, water containers and kitchen utensils. Team Leader for the Sandaun Provincial Disaster […]
London Broncos Coach Jason Demetriou applauded his front rower Epel Kapinias for scoring a hat trick and getting the Player of the Match Award after their 66-6 win over Salford this morning. Coach Demetriou said it was also special because the game was watched live in Papua New Guinea for the first time through the […]
A devastating mudslide struck Watabung in Eastern Highlands Province, killing a 56-year-old mother who was sleeping in her home with her 12-year-old daughter. The daughter survived and is recovering at Goroka Provincial Hospital. The incident happened around 10 pm on Saturday at Nenembaro Village, near Watabung Station. Eastern Highlands Province. Eastern Highlands Provincial Police Commander, […]
In compliance with a National Court order issued by Justice Derek Woods on the 13th of November 2025 in the case of Ok Tedi Mining Limited v Susan Joseph W.S No 23 of 2024 all stories relating to the allegations of sexual harassment by the defendant against OTML has been taken down by NBC on […]