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Three children among six killed in fire
Six people, including three children, died in a fire in the early hours of this morning on Kingfisher Street, located between Gordons and Erima.
Prime suspect arrested in Siassi boat piracy and robbery
A prime suspect in a piracy attack and robbery on a passenger boat destined for Siassi has been arrested, as police continue their investigation into the incident that occurred around 8 a.m. yesterday at the mouth of the Busu River.
Justice Ellis commends CIS officers in Baisu, calls for urgent facility upgrades
The Judge Administrator of the Wabag National Court, Justice Graham Ellis, has praised Correctional Institute Service officers in Baisu, Western Highlands Province, for their dedication and resilience despite deteriorating facilities and minimal government support.
Pom Gen doctors stand firm: Conjoined twins too fragile for overseas referral
Medical specialists at Port Moresby General Hospital [PMGH] have confirmed they will not be referring the critically ill conjoined twins, brought from Lae, to Australia, citing extreme medical risks.
NBC launches digital network linking provincial stations nationwide
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] has taken a major leap in its digital transformation journey with the official launch of its Wide Area Network [WAN] — a system designed to connect all NBC provincial stations to its headquarters in Port Moresby.
Historic Melbourne Cup win for Jamie Melham and Half Yours
Melbourne witnessed history today as Half Yours surged past the leaders to claim victory in the 2025 Melbourne Cup, guided by jockey Jamie Melham, only the second woman ever to win the iconic race.
Milne Bay becomes final province to roll out IFMS
Milne Bay Province has become the final province in Papua New Guinea to undergo full rollout and implementation of the Integrated Financial Management System [IFMS], the Department of Finance announced this week.
RPNGC and AFP team up to stop criminal gangs entering PNG
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] and the Australian Federal Police [AFP] are set to deploy critical resources to detect and prevent criminal gangs from establishing operations in Papua New Guinea.
Counting gains momentum in Morobe’s LLG elections
The race for local leadership in Morobe is picking up pace, with counting underway in several Local Level Governments [LLGs] and a wave of new councillors set to take office soon.
Life-saving dilemma: conjoined twins’ future in limbo at Port Moresby General Hospital
A month-old pair of conjoined twins from Lae, Morobe Province, are receiving critical care at Port Moresby General Hospital [PMGH], as plans to seek surgical intervention in Australia have stalled amid complex medical challenges.