A magistrate at a Committal Court has raised serious concerns regarding the increasing number of drug-related cases, despite the imposition of severe penalties, local media…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore is urging an overhaul of the nation’s disaster preparedness systems, citing major gaps in coordination, manpower, and technical capacity. Speaking at…
A magistrate at a Committal Court has raised serious concerns regarding the increasing number of drug-related cases, despite the imposition of severe penalties, local media…
Government agencies in health, education, and police located in Zifasing village along the Wampar highway in Huon Gulf district, Morobe province are facing significant threats…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has officially opened its Permanent Mission to the UN, World Trade Organization (WTO), and other international organizations in Geneva, marking a…
Prime Minister James Marape formally welcomed Australia’s new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG), Ewen Neil McDonald, during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s…
The Central provincial government signed a memorandum of agreement with the Gubini Land Group Incorporated to conduct feasibility studies and initiate development of a new…
Education Department secretary Uke Kombra on May 8 announced an extension to May 30 for the automatic suspension of teachers whose resumption of duty summary…
Several families in the Wagol community on May 8 were forced to evacuate due to flash floods from the Wagol River, triggered by heavy rain.…
The Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) on May 7 signed a project document for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) initiative under its eighth funding…
Authorities in Port Moresby are struggling to contain a surge in illegal street vending that is straining police resources and cluttering public spaces. On May…
The anti-corruption watchdog, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), is struggling to operate effectively due to delays in government funding, despite a 52 million kina…
The campaign period for the 2025 local level government (LLG) elections is in full swing following the close of nominations on May 8. The upcoming…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa and fellow members Kerenga Kua (Sinasina-Yonggomugl) and Donald James (North Fly) have voiced concerns over the delay of local level government…
The central government plans to transfer its 36.4% shareholding in Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) to the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), officials told reporters on May…
The central government is prepared to invest 80 million kina in the establishment of Kumul Fisheries Limited, as announced by International Trade and Investments Minister…
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has announced the approved maximum retail fuel prices for May 2025, taking place since May 8. The Indicative…
The National Energy Authority (NEA) has announced an urgent review of aging power infrastructure and associated risks across all electricity-accessing centers in Papua New Guinea,…
Oil palm smallholder farmers in the Hoskins Project area on May 9 expressed concerns regarding the operations of New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL), particularly…
The central government will establish a patient safety commission and amend the Medical Registration Act to strengthen the oversight and to address growing concerns over…
A mysterious disease outbreak in a remote mountain village in Gulf province has resulted in the deaths of four children and affected over 40 individuals,…
Enga Provincial Police chief Fred Yakasa announced on May 8 that security forces will arrest and charge individuals carrying offensive weapons in public areas. Items…
National Capital District Police Chief Benjamin Turi on May 9 expressed concern over the growing disrespect for law enforcement following an increase in civilians charged…
A safe house for victims of family and sexual violence was broken into by six armed suspects early on May 6. Milne Bay Police chief…
A fatal hit-and-run involving a public motor vehicle (PMV) has caused a roadblock along the Hiritano Highway near Angabanga village, Central province late on May…
