Eighteen separatists killed in Papua region, Indonesian military says
Indonesia's military has killed 18 Papuan separatists during an operation in its easternmost region of Papua, an official said on Thursday, and three civilians also
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PNG Opposition MP Bird slams media crackdown
Papua New Guinea Opposition MP and East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird Allan Bird has issued a scathing rebuke of recent actions taken by government-linked entities against journalists, calling for a nationwide boycott of
PNG Customs and EastWest Transport sign MOI for the trial implementation of the Trusted Trader Program (TTP)
The PNG Customs Service and EastWest Transport (EWT) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) for the trial implementation of the Trusted Trader Program (TTP) marking a significant step towards securing, streamlining
Foreigners in PNG nabbed for attempted smuggling gold bars
Papua New Guinea Police in Port Moresby are investigating the alleged attempt to smuggle homemade undeclared gold bars out of Port Moresby via Jackson International
BSP launch new Business Banking Unit
Bank South Pacific (BSP) celebrated a significant milestone Wednesday, with the launch of its new Business Bank.
Pope Francis’s unfulfilled wish: declaring PNG’s first saint
In one of his final acts, Pope Francis cleared the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint -- an anti-polygamy preacher who died in prison during Japan's World War II
North Pacific joins in paying tributes to Pope Francis, who has died at 88
The Northern Marianas has joined the Catholic world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The pope has died at Casa Santa Marta, a guesthouse near St. Peter's Basilica where he has lived since his election in 2013,
Bougainville stands firm on independence
Vice President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Patrick Nisira says that the Moderation process must remain consultative and focused solely on the referendum result for
President Toroama Condemns AI Video
Bougainville President condemns fake AI video showing altercation with PNG Prime
PNGDF will never set foot on Bougainville again, says PM Marape
Members of the PNG Defence Force and police will never set foot on Bougainville again, says Prime Minister James
Milestone PNG conviction puts sorcery accusers on notice over inciting lynchings
A landmark court conviction in Papua New Guinea related to the murder of a mother-of-five accused of sorcery is being hailed as a major victory in the fight to stop such attacks and murders. For the first time, a court
Counter Terrorism Act: Facebook shutdown exposes Trojan horse for authoritarianism in PNG
Legal immunity for security forces, vague use-of-force provisions, spying on citizens all add up to legal overreach. Commentary by Michael Kabuni When Facebook was shut down by Papua New Guinea’s
‘One of the greatest’: PNG trailblazer Olam retires
Wests Tigers centre Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement after struggling with a long-term knee injury. The decision means the premiership-winning centre won’t be available to play for the Papua
Media Council warns against rising tide of SLAPP lawsuits in PNG
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) convened its latest Press Club event focusing on the alarming increase of Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPP) lawsuits. Held in Port Moresby,
PNG needs to end “Horrifying Violence”
A staggering 3.414 million Papua New Guinea women may experience intimate partner violence this year, according to statistics provided by the country’s National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Secretariat this month. They
Jiwaka MP apologises to women of PNG for grandson’s role in Jenelyn Kennedy’s murder
Jiwaka Provincial Member Simon Kaiwi has publicly apologised in Parliament today to the women of Papua New Guinea for the actions of his grandson, Bhosip Kaiwi, who was convicted for the 2020 murder of Jenelyn Kennedy.
PNG PM apologises to women, girls
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has made an emotional apology on the floor of Parliament to the women, girls, and mothers of Papua New Guinea, expressing deep regret for the pain inflicted by the
Fiji mission to PNG targets $100m trade opportunities
Fiji aims to secure 20 qualified investment and trade opportunities with a projected combined value of at least $100million (US$50 million) by engaging with key stakeholders in Papua New Guinea (PNG). A delegation of
PM Marape to table 2019 Bougainville referendum results
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his commitment to tabling the 2019 post-referendum results in Parliament, allowing for a final decision on Bougainville’s political future. Speaking at the
Sprint King Pais Wisil breaks 30-year 100m record at Queensland Championships
Papua New Guinean sprint sensation Pais Wisil has etched his name in the history books by breaking the country’s 30-year-old 100m record, previously held by former fastest man Peter Pulu. Wisil achieved this feat at
Approaching 50 Years: the challenge of building a national identity in PNG
Papua New Guinea will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary as an independent nation in September 2025. This momentous milestone will undoubtedly be marked by jubilant celebrations. However, it also prompts reflection on
18-month grace period on motion of no confidence passed in PNG Parliament
Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a law requiring an 18-month grace period after a motion of no confidence fails in Parliament before a subsequent motion can be moved. This followed the passing of an amendment to
Offshore firm to develop seafloor minerals: PNG Mining Department
Papua New Guinea will licence an offshore mining company to develop the mineral resources found on the seafloor, according to the Mining Department. It said offshore (deep-sea) mining was never considered possible due