Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr. in an official statement on January 5 condemned horrific claims of cannibalism swirling on social media, vowing such barbarity would…
An increase in crime was reported in Wau-Waria district, Morobe province after its indefinite ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages was lifted…
Trucking company Trans Wonderland Limited (TWL) general manager Angelo Andaija on January 3 said trucking activities have been halted in the past two weeks amid…
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…
The country’s largest prison, Bomana Correctional Institute in Port Moresby, experienced an increase in the number of inmates in 2024. Over 900 inmates were recorded…
The Pianda tribe of Porgera Paiela district in Enga province released two hostages to the police at Panadaka village on December 26 as a sign…
A peace restoration program was launched by the Enga Inter-denominational Global Mission (EIGM) at Kundis, Ambum Valley of Enga, between the warring Kor, Lama, and…
A peace agreement was signed by rival tribes in Unggai-Bena district, Easterh Highlands province, local media said on December 20. The signing put an end…
National Police chief David Manning on December 17 said transnational crimes involving foreign criminal syndicates are using Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a trade route…
The central government allocated about 13 million kina to the Department of Community Development and Religion to address gender-based violence (GBV) and sorcery accusations related…
Police officers have identified a run-down building at Four Mile in Boroko suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby being used as a hideout for criminals,…
Six workers from the Kaugia health center in Wosera Gawi district, East Sepik fled the facility last week due to tribal clashes and other law…
Police in the National Capital District (NCD) of Port Moresby and Central province on December 13 launched the Silver Christmas operation to boost security ahead…
Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko on December 9 said the US will spend more than $864 million or around 3.5 billion kina on infrastructure and military…
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on December 6 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK government to enhance regional cooperation in…
https://youtu.be/fP7jBpWjzGg?si=lKvlCvlsirYdWMFa A new family sexual violence unit (FSVU) office was opened at the Jackson international airport in Port Moresby on December 10. The new office…
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) on December 10 distributed the TAIPAN IT system to support financial intelligence unit (FIU) in Papua New…
Prime Minister James Marape on December 10 pledged to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight…
Prime Minister James Marape announced increased security ties with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese through the announcement of the Australia – Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea John Feakes on December 10 said his government will commit 500 million kina or around A$200 million to…
Train wardens recently deployed to secure hotspots in Port Moresby have called for extra logistical support to boost security in the country’s capital, operations commander…
A lawmaker from Southern Highlands province, William Powi, on December 2 said politicians and bureaucrats are arming warlords and holding the nation's progress and security…
The Community Development and Religion Department launched an initiative to curb gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with representatives from the EU and the…
Defense and National Emergency Services Minister Billy Joseph welcomed the ratification of the counter-terrorism bill by the parliament on November 28, calling it a significant…
