The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has expressed opposition to the proposed National Energy Authority (Refined Petroleum Products Supply) bill, warning it could increase…
Prime Minister James Marape on August 1 told Parliament his government was not informed about a significant transaction involving Ok Tedi Mining Limited, Kumul Mineral…
The media have been barred from publishing confidential information related to ongoing investigations by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), following a court order secured…
Police in Madang province have invoked the Domestic Terrorism Act following violent unrest in Bunu village, Sumkar district that blocked a key highway and led…
Police in the National Capital District (NCD) will ramp up manpower and enforcement ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations in September. NCD Metropolitan…
More than 80 youths who were involved in piracy, narcotics, and home-brew alcoholic beverages surrendered illegal firearms following an evangelism program at Barabara ward, Bunama…
Public backlash is mounting after eight suspects in the torture and murder of a woman accused of sorcery in Hela province were released by the…
Manu Yafi Kuna, a candidate contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election, was arrested on July 24 following an alleged attack on a rival candidate’s vehicle and threats…
Police in Lae City of Morobe province have issued a public safety warning following a series of gang-related attacks in East Taraka, Igam Blocks, and…
Madang Police acting chief Robert Baim has denied allegations on social media of ballot box tampering in the ongoing Usino-Bundi by-election. A widely circulated post…
A gunman linked to recent violence in Porgera district in Enga province was shot and killed by security forces earlier this week as polling in…
Prime Minister James Marape has defended his recent overseas travel following criticism from the opposition, insisting the trips are official, budgeted, and vital for strengthening…
A key figure in Papua New Guinea's bid to join the National Rugby League (NRL) has stepped down from the franchise board following allegations of…
Seven members of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) and a civilian, allegedly hired by a candidate in the Aitape-Lumi by-election, fled Aitape in…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) on July 15 signed a 394 million kina contract with China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) to undertake road infrastructure…
The family of a 13-year-old child who was killed in a vehicle accident has rejected a 30,000 kina compensation offer from Chinese company XCMG Engineering…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has joined Australia and the US as a host nation for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest iteration of the bilateral…
The redevelopment of Kimbe Port in West New Britain province has officially begun, with two barges carrying vital equipment departing Townsville, Australia. The cargo is…
National Capital District governor Powes Parkop has condemned violent unrest involving public motor vehicle operators in Hanuabada village, calling it a serious threat to law…
Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) commander Philip Polewara on July 7 issued a statement condemning the unauthorized use of military uniforms by civilians. The…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) may be raised at the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM),…
Electoral Commission chairman Simon Sinai on July 7 confirmed a delay in the start of polling for the 2025 local-level government (LLG) elections. He cited…
Jason Peter, the minister for community development, youth, and religion, on July 3 announced the launch of a 1.5-million-kina grant program for civil society organizations…
The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress is calling for government action to raise the national minimum wage, which it says has remained stagnant for…
Prime Minister James Marape on July 1 reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming the alcohol and tobacco sectors. Marape made the statement during the launch…
