Authorities announced plans to increase confidence in the judicial system during the official start of the 2025 legal year, which was marked by a dedication…
Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt on February 2 said Air Niugini and Papua New Guinea Air owe the state-owned National Airport Corporation (NAC) more than…
Southern Highlands official William Powi called for support on January 30 to address law and order issues in the province. Powi urged leaders in the…
Dozens of asylum seekers and refugees filed a lawsuit against the Immigration and Citizenship Authority, local media reported on January 30. The office was accused…
The National Court on January 20 dismissed a damages claim filed by more than 300 settlers of the Malaita Tais in Lae Tidal Basin, Morobe…
Police Prosecutions Chief Inspector Kuaip Pare expressed concerns on January 30 about the high number of court case dismissals in Port Moresby. In 2024, police…
The National Court ordered the release of two alleged gang members who were held in prison without trial since 2019. The gang members, identified as…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and the Investment Promotion Authority said they will cooperate to enable bills and legislation to draw down IPA powers in…
The Ombudsman Commission is investigating the Department of Personnel Management over the alleged revocation of a cabinet decision to implement the Public Service Health Care…
National Capital District Commission (NCDC) city manager Ravu Frank was charged with abuse of power and conspiracy over a land dispute, local media said on…
A man was arrested for manufacturing and distributing fake driver’s licenses on January 20 at a shop in Boroko suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby.…
The Supreme Court turned down an appeal for an Australian pilot serving an 18-year jail term for his connection to drug trafficking, media reports said…
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is focusing on money laundering in 2025 through its newly-launched Anti-Money Laundering Joint Taskforce (AMLJTF). The AMLJTF was launched…
A rugby league player who was charged with rape, sexual assault and two counts of assault by UK-based court fled to his home country of…
Local officials in Obura-Wonenara district, Eastern Highlands province deployed an additional vehicle and plan for more upgrades to the Bundaira Prison, local reports said on…
The government has allocated 1.4 million kina for the construction of a new prison in Jiwaka province, local repor ts said on December 22. The…
The Bougainville House of Representatives passed the Bougainville land bills into law, local media said on December 29. The new laws include the 2024 Customary…
The National Court on December 17 found State Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey guilty of violating the law when he authorized the transfer of 60 million kina…
The Constitution and Law Reform Commission (CRLC) on December 16 launched a new website to increase public participation in the legal reform process. The website…
Buimo Prison in Lae, Morobe province on December 13 opened new facilities worth 100,000 kina to address overcrowding. The facilities include a new building capable…
The District Court in Port Moresby on December 6 dismissed an interim protection order (IPO) submitted by former prime minister Peter O’Neill’s wife Lynda Babao…
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on December 5 said it received 191 complaints and investigated 168 cases of alleged graft in 2024. ICAC official…
The UN representatives in Papua New Guinea have expressed concern over the recent arrest and charges against journalist and human rights defender Hannah Joku. UN…
Waigani Police in Port Moresby on November 25 arrested three bus drivers and impounded their vehicles after they were found to be defective. Waigani Police…
Police and Internal Security Minister Peter Tsiamalili on November 26 said the new counter-terrorism bill will equip the National Police with the necessary tools and…
