A Romanian man was arrested on January 3 for his alleged involvement in an ATM card fraud ring in National Capital District (NCD), Port Moresby.…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) managing director and chief executive officer Kedi Ilimbit on January 2 said the Ok Tedi Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA)…
The Customs Office plans to generate 4.58 billion kina or 24% of the projected tax revenue for 2025, office chief David Towe said on January…
Small and medium businesses in Papua New Guinea are struggling because they are not making enough profit to purchase imported products to provide for their…
Prime Minister James Marape on December 31 said the central government will prioritize addressing the issues of lawlessness and law enforcement in 2025. Marape said…
The government allocated 600 million kina on key projects as part of the ConnectPNG program in 2024, Department of Works and Highway acting secretary Gibson…
The Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) set several tasks to carryout in 2025, including a review of public transport fares. Rural and Economic Development…
National Police acting assistant commissioner Joseph Tondop on January 3 said anyone seen carrying firearms in public places will be met by lethal force by…
Members of the Mekamui tribal faction in South Bougainville surrendered several firearms and gas canisters to the authorities during a New Year security operation, local…
One person was killed and 25 houses were set on fire in communal violence in Morobe local level government, Huon district, Morobe province on January…
A man was murdered by a group of villagers in Salamaua rural local level government, Morobe on January 2. The man was apparently killed after…
Two foreign nationals were injured in an armed robbery at the TBT shop in Age Park Market in Rabaul, East New Britain at around 12:30…
A woman was murdered and raped by a group of suspects in Morata suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby at around 4:00 AM on January…
A man was killed during a clash between two tribes near the Porgera mine in Enga province, National Police said on January 3. Members of…
Two men were killed and several houses were set on fire in tribal violence in Laiagam, Lagaip district, Enga, National Police said on January 3.…
Four people were shot and killed in tribal violence in Wabag, Enga province, National Police said on January 3. The shooting was a retaliatory attack…
National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Police chief Silva Sika said the local police are planning to launch a neighborhood watch unit to boost security in…
Prime Minister James Marape on December 31, 2024, said the central government will work with Porgera landowners to finalize a community benefit-sharing agreement by the…
Fisheries Minister Jelta Wong said the government will prioritize maintaining and improving core infrastructure for development in Gazelle district, East New Britain in 2025. Wong,…
Prime Minister James Marape on January 2 commended the Chinese government for its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade ties by granting Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PNGCCI) president Ian Tarutia on January 1 said less than 15% of a relief package for businesses…
Retailer Brian Bell Group chairman Ian Clough on January 1 said big businesses in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are cautiously optimistic about the prospects for…
The performance of the national economy was disappointing in 2024 despite many promises made by the central government, Institute of National Affairs (INA) executive director…
Prime Minister James Marape on December 31 said the Ok Tedi Mine, one of the country’s largest gold and copper operations, will continue for another…
The Madang provincial government on December 30 presented 2.2 million kina to the National Police to procure patrol vehicles and boats to boost operations in…
