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.
DWU Deregisters 848 Students; Rumours of Government Intervention
Divine Word University (DWU) has today deregistered 848 students enrolled in non-clinical programs due to outstanding tuition fees, including TESAS and HELP funding components.
Marape Delivers Landmark BCL Share Transfer to Bougainville People
Prime Minister James Marape today handed over the National Government’s shares in Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) to the people of Bougainville.
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.
Arrest Warrants Issued for NiuSky Executives Over K2.4 Million Police Payment Scandal
Authorities have issued arrest warrants for NiuSky Pacific Limited’s Acting Managing Director Graham Blythe and Board Chairman Robin Kawat, as police intensify investigations into a major K2.4 million scandal linked to unauthorized security payments.