The Commissioner of Police David Manning urged community leaders in to control community matters and prevent violence in the local communities in Enga Province. Manning addressed this directive this week following the death of five people as the aftermath of the tribal fight between Poreyalin and Kalyimb tribes of Kompiam in Enga Province over recent days. Commissioner Manning has confirmed that Police have intervened following a deadly fight and said five people were brutally murdered in fighting between the two villages that he described as a disgrace that is once again a failure of local leadership to control their tribesmen.…
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The Gas Resource Central Dabaris closed out their season on a high note, dominating the WNBPG Kimbe Cutters with a convincing 42–14 victory on Saturday 16th August. The Dabaris came alive at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby in the final round-18 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup 2025. Despite both sides entering round 18 outside of finals spectrum, with the Dabaris sitting in 10th place and the Cutters in 12th on the ladder, the contest carried pride and momentum for the offseason, and it was the Dabaris who stamped their authority in the stadium. Although the Cutter’s Dickson…
The Moni Plus NCDC Pom Vipers delivered a hard-fought 16-10 win over the Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday 16th August 2025. The Vipers demonstrated finals momentum in the last and final round-18, of the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup before heading into the elimination stages in the upcoming weekend. Sitting third on the ladder, the Vipers struck early through two tries by Francis Mandom and Gilmo Paul in 30 minutes, before Ezra Sakaia added another in the 53rd minute to cap off the home side’s attacking edge. Jamie Mavoko added one…
A confrontation this morning in Port Moresby city between a Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) bus driver and members of the G4G team at Gerehu, led to buses temporarily stop work in protest. The incident occurred at the main bus stop area at Gerehu, ignited by an argument between a Gerehu route Bus-Crew and a member of the G4G (Gerehu 4 Gerehu) neighborhood watch team at 8:30am, which then led to a stand- off which ended at around 11:00am. Apparently, it was during a routine police road- check exercise in preparation for the 50th Independence Anniversary that the incident occurred. Police officers…
A male adult from Porgera, Paiela of Mt Kare and Tari wanted for a series of crimes since 2017 was shot dead by the State Security Forces at Paiam in Enga Saturday 19th July, 2025. Acting Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Highlands West, Joseph Tondop in a statement today Friday 15th August, confirmed that the fugitive was shot on a polling day of the Paiela Hewa Local Level Government. The deceased fugitive was responsible for crimes ranging from attempted murder to willful murders and rape. According to police reports, the deceased fugitive was responsible for the murder and death of a police…
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Chief of Administration Dr Philip Mitna has announced a directive of the disposal of all existing police vehicles starting this month until December 2025. DCP Mitna addressed this in a statement this week, emphasizing the Board of Survey (BOS) Task Force under directives of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) will conduct the stock take and transparent disposals. The RPNGC BOS Task Force responsibilities will include physical inspection, assess, evaluate, and report on the conditions of all unserviceable or obsolete vehicles currently held by the RPNGC in all the provinces and regions and…
Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru, acknowledged and expressed gratitude to the New Zealand (NZ) Government for supporting the Papua New Guinea (PNG) SME sector. Minster Maru voiced this in the presence of NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxin and Significant Entrepreneurs, in his address at the New Zealand Economic Support Morning on Wednesday 6th August, 2025. The event saw Prime Minister Luxon and NZ Government supported Entrepreneurs through the Business Link Pacific (BLP) Program, providing business advisory services, concessional lending, and grants, with a particular focus on supporting women-owned businesses and those in rural areas. Minister Maru stressed…
The Gas Resource Central Dabaris produced a ruthless attacking display to defeat PRK Gulf Isou 36–18 in Pawa Meri Round 17 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. The Dabaris displayed a resilient effort taking down the Gulf Isou in a towering points defeat at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday 10th August. Dabaris got on the board early through Nathan Kora, before Elijah Kimba extended the lead in the 32nd. Kora struck again just after halftime and completed a stunning hat-trick in the 41st and 65th minute, underlining his dominance. Moreover, late tries from Willie Bire and Heni…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) SP Hunters ran through the Western Clydesdales in emphatic fashion, securing a commanding 48–12 victory in Round 20 of the Queensland Hostplus Cup. It was a ten-try showcase of attacking precision, speed, and relentless pressure from the home side at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby city today. The match sparked to life in just the 2nd minute when Judah Rimbu crossed for the Hunters, assisted by super full back Sonny Wabo. Although Clydesdale’s Emry Pere hit back in the 10th minute, the Hunters shook it off as Solo Wane and Sanny Wabo…
The Kroton Hela Wigmen delivered a commanding 40–10 victory over the West New Britain Provincial Government Kimbe Cutters in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Pawa Meri Round 17 on Saturday 9th August. The Wigmen dominated the full 80 minutes, overwhelming their opponents with a relentless eight-try performance at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby city. Wigmen wasted no time asserting dominance, with Trevor Solu opening the scoreboard in just the second minute. Douglas Tandaku followed soon after in the 16th minute, and Kaupa Sipa added a third try at the 28-minute mark. McWin Worinu extended the lead with a…