The Department of Justice and Legal Services on June 11 completed a three-day regional consultation in the Northern region addressing the pervasive issue of sorcery…
A fatal piracy attack off the coast of Madang triggered a strong police response amid a surge in maritime crime in Papua New Guinea’s coastal…
Authorities are investigating a sophisticated syndicate suspected of smuggling hundreds of kilograms of alluvial gold out of the country via Jacksons International Airport. An estimated…
Robert Baim, acting chief of the Madang Provincial Police, on June 4 issued a stern warning to youths involved in inter-school violence, stating that those…
Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey confirmed that the Department of Treasury did not investigate the February ransomware attack on the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC). He said the…
The Community Policing Unit (CPU) in Ward 6, which includes Riwo, Nagada, and Malmal villages in Madang province, imposed a 10:00 PM curfew for school…
The central government has five months remaining to improve its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) systems or face the possibility of being placed on…
Tensions have been growing along the Western-Hela provincial border following a violent kidnapping incident on May 12 that has forced the shutdown of schools and…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Tribal Foundation on May 26 announced that it has actively intervened in 46 cases of sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) since…
Police officials on May 23 informed a parliamentary committee that recovering unlicensed firearms in the Highlands regions before the 2027 general election is unlikely, increasing…
A magistrate at a Committal Court has raised serious concerns regarding the increasing number of drug-related cases, despite the imposition of severe penalties, local media…
National Capital District Police Chief Benjamin Turi on May 9 expressed concern over the growing disrespect for law enforcement following an increase in civilians charged…
Police launched a manhunt on May 12 for a group of men who kidnapped several people, including a health worker, his wife, an elementary school…
Rising safety concerns have gripped the community following a series of violent incidents at the Taurama Aquatic & Indoor Center (TAIC), a popular sports and…
David Towe, head of the Papua New Guinea Customs Service, on April 28 raised concern about a rise in scams involving imported packages or gifts.…
The City Warden initiative launched by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) on November 25 last year is expanding its efforts across Port Moresby following…
South Fly, a crucial border post in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Western province, is facing a rise in narcotics and firearms trafficking, with only 30…
National Police acting assistant commissioner Joseph Tondop has issued a sweeping emergency order to restore law and order along the Wabag-Porgera Highway, following a surge…
Businesses in Porgera, Enga province closed on April 18, leaving residents without access to shops. This action followed the looting of two cargo trucks in…
The Waigani Court in Port Moresby on April 10 issued a warrant for the arrest of three suspects who were allegedly involved in the murder…
Police in National Capital District (NCD), Port Moresby increased patrols and deployed more personnel on March 26 amid reports of planned protests calling for the…
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso opened the 7th Joint Heads of Pacific Security Meeting in Port Moresby on March 20. The annual gathering, attended by…
Enga Police are heightening security in Porgera as tensions remain high following the killing of two illegal miners on March 2, local media reported on…
Businessman Larry Andagali on March 4 voiced serious concerns regarding the deteriorating law and order situation in the Highlands region, which he claims is adversely…
Reports on March 4 said a drone allegedly entered the country’s airspace around the same time a Chinese naval vessel crossed the border between Papua…
