The City Warden initiative launched by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) on November 25 last year is expanding its efforts across Port Moresby following…
Provincial and Local Level Government Minister Soroi Eoe has officially confirmed the dates for the 2025 local level government (LLG) and Motu Koita Assembly (MKA)…
Prime Minister James Marape has warned citizens to prepare for economic challenges as global fallout from US tariff hikes begins to take effect. Marape said…
Location: Sangkiang village, Morobe province Time: 9:00 AM Details: According to reports, a single aircraft used for spraying chemicals at Ramu Sugar Plantation crashed near…
University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Services doctor Glen Mola on April 21 raised concerns over degrading conditions at the maternity…
National Police acting assistant commissioner Joseph Tondop has issued a sweeping emergency order to restore law and order along the Wabag-Porgera Highway, following a surge…
Experts have issued a warning that Lae, a major and rapidly expanding city in Papua New Guinea, is at a considerably greater risk of experiencing…
The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) of Port Moresby has announced a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages for the Easter holiday period, with…
Prime Minister James Marape survived a motion of no confidence to remove him from his post in a parliamentary meeting on April 15. House Speaker…
The parliament voted 89-16 in support of Prime Minister James Marape in the no-confidence vote. The prime minister will continue to perform his duties. (8:30…
The Supreme Court has ruled that local level government (LLG) elections will proceed as scheduled, rejecting a bid to delay the polls. A three-judge panel…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) on April 10 announced a forecast of positive economic upturn for the country in 2025, driven by robust…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa announced that Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas and Chimbu Governor Noah Kool joined the opposition ranks on April 8, boosting their…
House Speaker Job Pomat adjourned parliament until 10:00 AM on April 15, when lawmakers reconvened on April 8 following a Supreme Court ruling on a…
House Speaker Job Pomat summoned all members of parliament for an urgent session on April 8, following a Supreme Court ruling on a disallowed vote…
Magnitude: 6.9 SR Location: 194 km southeast of Kimbe, West New Britain provice Time: 6:04 AM local Notes: Tsunami alert was issued by US Geological…
Location: A wholesale market area in Gerehu Stage 4, National Capital District, Port Moresby Time: Ongoing Details: Reports said two groups of residents attacked each…
Sources said disruptions are expected near the Papua New Guinea Parliament House in Magani Cres, National Capital District, Port Moresby due to a planned protest…
The Catholic Church on March 25 publicly opposed a recently passed bill that officially designates Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a Christian state through constitutional…
Sources said police in National Capital District (NCD), Port Moresby are increasing patrols and personnel amid reports of planned protests calling for the ouster of…
The central government conducted a test on March 24 that temporarily blocked access to social media platforms, notably Facebook, for much of the day. Police…
Prime Minister James Marape announced a cabinet reshuffle prior to his departure for bilateral talks in New Zealand this morning. Finschaffen lawmaker and assistant to…
Business owners in Lae, Morobe province on March 23 requested clarity from the central government regarding the planned goods and services tax (GST) exemptions for…
The National Statistical Office (NSO) is set to present the results of the 2024 National Population Census to the government in July. NSO chairman John…
Reports said roadblocks have been cleared and the Highlands Highway is reopened in Kundiawa, Simbu province. Police are maintaining patrols to prevent further roadblocks and…
