A child was injured during an armed robbery at a store in Lae, Morobe Province, on January 29. At least 10 perpetrators, armed with firearms…
International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru launched a security operation, “Ston Brukim Ston,” on January 31 to curb crime in the Yangoru-Saussia district of…
Warring tribes in the Porgera Paiela district of Enga Province signed emergency peace agreements on January 31 in a landmark moment to bring an end…
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…
Negotiations for the Community Development Agreement (CDA) for the Cement and Lime Project in Central province commenced on January 30 for all parties involved. The…
Enga Governor Peter Ipatas stated that his provincial government is planning to provide reliable electricity supply through hydropower for its six districts. Most areas in…
The National Energy Authority (NEA) announced on January 31 that it is seeking bilateral partnerships with international stakeholders to enhance Papua New Guinea’s energy sector,…
The National Energy Authority (NEA) officially launched four new technical guidelines on January 31, aimed at strengthening the regulation and implementation of solar energy and…
The Bank of South Pacific Financial Group (BSP) appointed four new executives, local media reported on January 30. The new executives are Ben Wavell-Smith as…
TotalEnergies Marketing Director Daniel Domine reiterated the company’s commitment to working with and employing citizens in Papua New Guinea on January 30. Domine emphasized the…
Air Niugini has made continuous efforts to ensure that jet fuel remains available for flights in the Western Province, local officials said on January 31.…
Prime Minister James Marape met with United Nations (UN) Women Asia-Pacific Regional Director Christine Arab on January 30 to discuss gender-based violence and sorcery-related accusations…
One of Papua New Guinea's founding fathers, 85-year-old Sir Julius Chan, passed away in his home province of New Ireland on January 30. Papua New…
Two people were killed, and eight others were injured in a car accident at Koikin along the Sepik Highway in East Sepik province on January…
Political opposition deputy leader James Nomane on January 30 criticized Prime Minister James Marape’s decision to expand the cabinet to 39 ministers, calling it “clumsy,…
Five police trainees at the National Center of Excellence in National Capital District, Port Moresby were dismissed for drunk and disorderly behavior. National Police chief…
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…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is on the verge of an electricity crisis due to its low accessibility, unreliable supply, uncompetitive tariffs, and a lack of…
Prime Minister James Marape on January 28 welcomed a high-level delegation from TotalEnergies to discuss the progress of key liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in…
Prime Minister James Marape on January 29 urged farmers to take advantage of opportunities to export fresh produce to China. Marape encouraged the agricultural sector…
The Pinai Angai community urged the central government on January 29 to deliver services to rural people that are spread across four provinces. There are…
The Menyamya district office in Morobe and the National Civil and Identity Registration (NID) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on January 29 to start…
