Madang provincial Police acting chief Robert Baim on May 2 announced that officers will increase their presence along high-risk areas, particularly the Nauru section 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…
An unexploded ordnance, believed to be a remnant from World War II, has been discovered in Pangaripma village, Ward 26 of Wewak District in East…
The Jiwaka Provincial Police on April 21 launched an operation called ‘Choose My Own Leader’ in preparation for the upcoming local level government (LLG) elections.…
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…
Four clans in Kerowagi district of Simbu province have ended a two-decade tribal conflict stemming from sorcery-related violence. The conflict, which began in 2006, claimed…
Officials issued a warning on April 12 regarding potential roadblocks along the Highlands Highway in Chuave, scheduled for April 14, in connection with a protest…
Residents of an informal settlement in Port Moresby, demolished after the gang rape and murder of a woman by 20 men, claim they are being…
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…
Wewak Police apprehended Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) member Pvt. Mileng Kapli on March 23 for the alleged abuse and murder of his wife…
Six men were arrested in connection with the kidnapping, rape, mutilation, and murder of Margaret Gamaru Gabriel, which occurred on February 15, 2025, in Port…
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…
A man was arrested by Madang Police on March 18 for making death threats against Governor Ramsey Pariwa and acting provincial administrator Daniel Aloi through…
Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa on March 17 expressed significant concerns regarding the detrimental effects of betting centers and bookmakers in the province. The governor…
Two women were arrested and charged under the Counter-Terrorism Law on March 13, following violent clashes in the Gampo area of Lae district, Morobe Province.…
Lae Metropolitan Police in Morobe province are investigating an increasing number of card cloning incidents, with authorities recently uncovering a cloning machine at a local…
Business leaders in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Highlands region are sounding the alarm over increasing crime rates that are severely affecting local commerce. Maso Mangape,…
The National Police Chief, David Manning, has pledged to enhance public safety through upcoming counter-terrorism operations as the country faces escalating law and order challenges,…
Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr. announced on March 10 that he will direct a task force to investigate the damage caused by the lack of…
Bank South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group on March 10 denied claims circulating online regarding the arrest of the company’s chief risk officer Mike Hallinan. Reports…
Prime Minister James Marape has reiterated the government's strong commitment to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and the broader challenges faced by women in Papua New…
Allegations have emerged regarding rogue police officers are involved in the smuggling of goods in Hela Province, media reports said on March 7. Cowboy Pawa,…
