Administrative Minister Richard Masere on November 7 said more than 85% of the low-income population has yet to have access to formal financial services. Masere…
The Esa’ala District Development Authority (EDDA) and the Department of Community Development and Religion signed of an agreement for the construction of a 2.9 million…
Magistrate Albert Daniels on November 6 has urged a lawyer and a police prosecutor to prepare submissions to address methamphetamine not being listed as an…
Six passengers were rescued after their boat capsized in rough waters off Huon district, Morobe province at around noon on November 7 High waves overturned…
A woman and two men were arrested on November 5 for their involvement in alleged cult activities in Duminak village, Western province. Western Police acting…
Representatives from Australia-based mining company Harmony on November 7 signed a memorandum of understanding with Wau-Waria lawmaker Marsh Narewec to drive development, health, agriculture and…
The local government opened a new bridge in Ward One, Namanatai rural local level government (LLG), New Ireland province on November 7. The Palabong Bridge…
The National Police internal affairs directorate said 161 police officers were investigated for various crimes and 47 others were charged and convicted by the courts…
Porgera Chamber of Commerce head Nickson Pakea on November 6 called on the central government for urgent action to address illegal mining at the Porgera…
An armed robbery occurred in Tokarara suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby at around 6:30 AM on November 7. Two culprits held the victim at…
The Morobe Health Authority said it needs 400 additional personnel and additional facilities to boost services, agency head Kipas Binga said. Binga said the authority…
Conflict resolution measures were launched on November 6 to address the longstanding tribal conflicts in Porgera-Paiela district of Enga province. The mediation is led by…
State-owned power company PNG Power is planning to cut supply to 300 of its amnesty consumers in Port Moresby as they have yet to pay…
Prime Minister James Marape on November 6 congratulated president-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. Marape also expressed his gratitude to…
Cellular service operators in Papua New Guinea, Vodafone PNG, Digicel PNG and Telikom, said they are collaborating to increase mobile phone penetration to 80%, Vodafone…
A correctional service officer was arrested and charged for cyber-crime, Correctional Office acting chief Bernard Nepo said on November 6. The officer, identified as Richard…
The Independent Consumer and Competitions Commissions (ICCC) announced on November 6 that prices for gasoline, diesel and kerosene will be increased starting from November 8.…
The National Police on November 6 denied claims of organ smuggling operations amid increasing crimes targeting business and exporters. The claims surfaced following the arrest…
More than 20,000 people who have been evicted across Port Moresby since 2020 are still waiting to be resettled, according to reports by the Post…
A violent robbery occurred at a facility belonging to ExxonMobil near Saraga suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby on November 7. Five youths reportedly threatened…
A man was murdered allegedly by members of the Tari tribe in Gordons suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby on November 7. Police said the…
A car was stolen in an armed robbery near the Tisa Haus office building in Waigani suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby at around 9:54…
Prime Minister James Marape said Papua New Guinea (PNG) lacks a skilled workforce needed to further propel economic growth and national development. Marape said by…
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas on November 5 said the province’s government is capable of addressing security issues in the region, including tribal conflicts. He…
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning has recorded about 500 million kina in outstanding leases and rentals, Deputy Prime Minister and Lands Minister John…
