Jiwaka Governor Simon Kaiwi on September 9 inaugurated 40 new police houses as part of the province’s priority program to address law and order issues.…
More than 2,000 police officers will be deployed across Port Moresby this week to ensure order and safety during Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary,…
Location: 9-Mile area, National Capital District Time of incident: 4:30 PM local Notes: A clash broke out between two groups of residents for unclear reasons.…
Temporary road closure is in place until 3:00 PM local time along Independence Drive from the roundabout, next to the Somare Foundation, to the entrance…
Landowners in Butibam village, Morobe province are taking measures against a criminal trend called “Operesen Brukim Tulait (OBT)” by identifying suspects and turning them over…
Estimated size: 40 people Location: Gordon suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby Time of commencement: 1:30 PM local Issue: Demanding unpaid salary from city government…
Papua New Guinea’s economy is about 20% smaller than it would have been if it had stayed on its pre-2019 growth path, according to the…
Administrative and Support Services Minister Richard Masere faced criticism in Parliament on September 3 over the National Identification (NID) and biometric voting programs, with several…
A joint solar energy project by the Rai Coast District Development Authority and the Australian government has brought electricity to more than 60,000 people in…
Location: Igam Barracks, Lae, Morobe province Time of incident: 6:30 AM local Notes: A PNG Defense Force member was fatally stabbed near Kids Kona in…
Magnitude: 5.2 SR Location: 99 km south of Ambitle Island of New Ireland province Time: 7:38 PM local Tsunami alert: No (4:57 PM) Concord
The National Capital District Commission announced a road closure in the downtown area of Port Moresby, from the Waterfront to the APEC Haus areas, today…
Security is being ramped up across Papua New Guinea ahead of the country’s 50th Independence Day celebrations on September 16, with authorities focusing on both…
Prime Minister James Marape on September 1 reaffirmed the government’s plan to establish a second district for Alotau in Milne Bay province by 2027 as…
Hundreds of primary school students in Wapenamanda, Enga province are facing an uncertain future as national examinations approach, following violent clashes between the Yakuman and…
Location: Druamugl-Kup, Kerowagi district, Simbu province Time of commencement: 9:00 AM local Details: Five police officers were assaulted by civilians armed with bladed weapons during…
Assistant Comm. Benjamin Turi, chief of the National Capital District Police and deputy chief of the Central Police, on August 27 emphasized the importance of…
Magnitude: 5.1 SR Location: 46 km northeast of Lae, Morobe province Time: 6:16 PM local Tsunami alert: No (4:08 PM) Concord
Location: Eriku, Lae city, Morobe province Time: 1:28 PM local Details: Six alleged robbers were shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with police…
The Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) on August 27 opened an extended regional and provincial police headquarters at Ralum in Kokopo district, East New…
NEW BRITAIN EARTHQUAKE Magnitude: 5.1 SR Location: 158 km southeast of Kokopo, East New Britain province Time: 2:31 PM local Tsunami alert: No (11:58 AM)…
More than 10,000 Papua New Guineans could become Australian citizens by serving in the Australian Defense Force (ADF) under a new bilateral defense treaty. The…
Yang Xiaoguang, Chinese ambassador to Papua New Guinea (PNG), reaffirmed China’s commitment to enhancing its partnership with the country by unveiling a comprehensive cooperation agenda…
The Enga Provincial Peace and Order Committee has officially designated all districts of Enga province, except Wabag, as “fighting zones” in response to recent tribal…
Authorities have declared all districts of Enga province, except Wabag, as “fighting zones” in response to escalating tribal violence that has intensified since August 20.…
