Eight men, including a police officer, were apprehended in Kerowagi district of Enga province after an attempted illegal purchase of firearms and ammunition. The suspects,…
Kerowagi lawmaker Francis Siune on September 3 condemned an attack on civil servants and property in Druamgl, Simbu province. The violence, which targeted police officers…
Simbu Police chief Manzuc Rubiang urged residents to celebrate the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary responsibly. Rubiang stated that this is a historic milestone for their…
Two clans from the PNG LNG project site at Hides in Hela province have officially signed a ceasefire agreement on September 1, concluding years of…
Two rival tribes in the Hagen Central Electorate signed a ceasefire on August 29, following a gun battle the previous week that left five people…
Thomas Amaiu, a representative from Kompiam tribe, called for the immediate arrest for clan leaders who are involved in tribal clashes after a state of…
Members of six clans in Okapa district, Eastern Highlands on August 22 signed a peace agreement to end a conflict that has lasted for more…
Police in Chuave district of Simbu province on August 25 launched an investigation into the murder of a Seventh-day Adventist pastor following accusations of sorcery…
The Enga Provincial Peace and Good Order Committee has officially designated all districts of Enga province, except Wabag, as “fighting zones” in response to escalating…
Enga province is reeling after deadly tribal violence between the Yakuman and Yangakuni tribes in Wapenamanda left four people dead and eight injured, prompting urgent…
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) on August 21 announced the temporary closure of Wapeanamanda Airport in Enga province. The decision was made due to escalating…
Correctional Services (CIS) Minister and Anglimp-South lawmaker Joe Kuli on August 13 emphasized that law and order in the district in Jiwaka province will be…
The family of Exon Kiru, a prominent Hela community leader, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the central government, Enga provincial government, and Porgera Development…
Western Highlands governor Wai Rapa announced a temporary alcoholic beverages ban to be enforced during the Mt. Hagen Cultural Show and continuing through the 50th…
Western Highlands governor Wai Rapa announced a budget allocation of 300,000 kina for the provincial police for the upcoming Mt. Hagen Cultural Show and the…
Authorities have launched an investigation into the destruction of two bridges in the Maip Mulitaka local-level government (LLG) of the Porgera-Paiela electorate during the recent…
Residents in Jiwaka province are still waiting for the delivery of its Correctional Services (CS) following a groundbreaking ceremony held in late 2024. They are…
One suspect was arrested, and five others were detained for investigation over the murder of a University of Goroka student during a brawl in Goroka,…
A lawmaker from Simbu province is under investigation over allegations he extorted more than 200,000 from a local company contracted to supply six vehicles to…
A primary school teacher from Hoiebia village in Tebi local-level government (LLG), Tari-Pori district, Hela province has been arrested for allegedly spreading false information. The…
A gunman linked to recent violence in Porgera district of Enga province was shot dead by security forces earlier this week as polling in the…
Students and teachers at Karamui High School in the remote Salt-Nomane Karamui district have formally petitioned Simbu Police chief Supt. Mazuc Rubiang to address the…
Jiwaka Police chief Laimo Aisi praised the Onbi tribe’s actions to combat illegal activities in the Kindeng local level government (LLG). Aisi reported that tribal…
National Police chief David Manning has ordered an immediate intervention in Hela province following a surge in brutal violence against women and children, condemning the…
Authorities in Simbu province have launched a major crackdown on cheap, high-alcohol-content spirits, targeting imported products linked to rising youth alcohol abuse and public disorder.…
