Three Dead in Daulo Pass Crash: Chinese Gas Project Director and PNGDF Cadet Among Victims
Daulo Pass, Eastern Highlands – A tragic motor vehicle accident at the treacherous Daulo Pass near Kangu Kona has claimed the lives of three individuals, including a Chinese national reported to be the Managing Director of a major gas power project in Papua New Guinea, another Chinese associate, and a young Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) cadet.
PNG Electoral Commission Postpones 2025 LLG Elections Citing Operational and Financial Challenges
The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) has confirmed that the Local-level Government (LLG) elections initially scheduled to commence on 12 July 2025 will now be delayed until late September 2025.
PNG Set to Transform Economy with First Ever Air Freight Hub at Nadzab
Papua New Guinea has signed a landmark 40-year deal to build its first air freight cargo terminal at Nadzab, unlocking export opportunities for rural farmers and marking a major step toward economic transformation.
Awareness: Kumul‑23 Deployed Across Papua New Guinea Under the New Terrorism Act
This unit operates under powers granted by the newly passed Terrorism Act, and their orders are clear — “shoot to kill.” Their actions, including the use of deadly force, will not be processed through the normal court system, as these are now officially sanctioned by the State.
A response to Village Court Magistrates not on payroll
The Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) has oversight over the Village Court Magistrates and Land Mediators. There are currently 19,000 Village Court officials and Land Mediators covering 1870 Village Court areas in the country.
PNG Correctional Services and Education Department Launch Prison Skills Program
A powerful new partnership is set to transform Papua New Guinea’s prison system, as the PNG Correctional Services (CS) and the Department of Education signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Port Moresby.
Airport Tipp-off Leads to Arrest of Three for Drug Possession
woman and two men from Tari, Hela Province, were arrested last week for drug possession after being caught transporting marijuana in a taxi from Jacksons International Airport.
Fled NCD, Caught in WHP, Now Back to Face Justice
A man accused of a heinous attack on his wife has finally been captured and is en route back to NCD to face charges.
