Author: E'lle- Gore YASI

A Twin Otter aircraft registered as P2-AXL veered off the runway during landing at Kerema airport in the Gulf Province today. The plane came to a stop in a grassy area beside the airstrip, with its nose slightly tilted downward and its tail elevated up forming an acute angle. The Provincial Police Commander for Gulf, Jeffery Lam confirmed the incident, but no further details about what caused the accident or if there were any casualties have been released, but factors such as weather conditions, runway surface, or mechanical issues could have played a role. Local authorities and aviation personnel were…

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The 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Football will commence a 4-days Conference commencing today to improve club standard for the upcoming season in Port Moresby. The PNG National Rugby League Competition (PNG NRLC) made this announcement yesterday 5th February 2025, stating the conference will commence today, Thursday 6th February and end on Sunday, 9th February. According to the announcement, this 2025 Football Conference will be the largest ever, with up to 90 participants from various clubs gathering to prepare for the upcoming season. Following the historic decision for PNG NRL team in 2028, the focus remains on creating or building a…

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The State of Emergency (SOE) Controller, acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Highlands Western End, Mr. Joseph Tondop, has expressed deep gratitude for the key figures and organizations that facilitated the Emergency Peace Agreement (EPA) in the Porgera-Paiela District. The SOE Controller stated this during the Emergency Peace agreement ceremony on January 31st January 2025, at Porgera Station. A/ACP Tondop commended the collaborative efforts of Enga Provincial Governor Sir Peter Ipatas, law enforcement units, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), and community leaders who played crucial roles in mediating peace. He highlighted the relentless dedication of police commanders, business…

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The organizers of the Rigo Rice Cup have reinforced their commitment to maintaining discipline and upholding the tournament’s by-laws, emphasizing that lawlessness will not be tolerated. According to KCK Rigo Rice organizing committee, a penalty notice was issued to the United Finance M3 Bulldogs Rugby League Club following a successful appeal by Odesh Magarima United. The appeal revealed that Peter Pakali and Jason Kusanaik, who had already played in the first leg for City Taubadas and D8 Mosquitos, respectively, attempted to participate again in violation of tournament regulations. Despite multiple announcements and previous removals of players under similar circumstances, the…

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The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNG TPA) has secured significant developments in the month of January in Central and Jiwaka Province, striding in strengthening tourism, cultural preservation, and sustainable development across the country. Through strategic partnerships and targeted initiatives, TPA is enhancing local tourism potential, empowering communities, and celebrating the nation’s rich heritage. One notable development is TPA’s sponsorship of K10,000 towards the 3rd successful Jimi Marita Festival in Jiwaka Province on January 16, 2025. The event highlighted the traditional and nutritional significance of Pandanus Conoidetis (Marita) also educating the public on Marita’s health benefits, which include carotene…

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The State of Emergency (SOE) Controller Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) and Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Joseph Tondop has warned that any violation of the recently signed Emergency Peace Agreement (EPA) will result in severe consequences. A/ACP Tondop emphasized this warning during the EPA ceremony held at Porgera Sation Open Air grandstand on January 31, 2025. Tondop clearly warned the locals that any breaches of the EPA will have serious legal consequences, with clan leaders being held accountable if their members violate the terms of the peace deal. He stated that maintaining stability depends on strict enforcement of…

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The Pianda, Sakare Mamai, Eno, Aiyala, and Nomali clans of Porgera Valley made history by signing the Emergency Peace Agreement (EPA) recently at the Porgera Station open air grandstand on January 31, 2025. This long-awaited EPA ceremony was witnessed by more than 5,000 witnesses, marking the end of violent conflict that erupted in August 2024 over illegal mining activities. Under heavy security, leaders of the five clans were escorted into Porgera Station, where they publicly pledged to lay down arms and restore peace. Religious leaders, including the SDA Church of Porgera, played a vital role in guiding the process. The…

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Simbu Police arrested and charged a suspect for the alleged theft of two Lucas Mills. The Police Fraud Squad Members gathered all the evidence and investigated the incident and soon apprehended the suspect, where he was formally charged for stealing two Lucas Mills that were the property of the Salt Nomane Karamui District Development Authority in Simbu province. The Simbu Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang confirmed that the suspect was arrested but released on K1,500.00 police bail. PPC Rubiang stated that the incident occurred between June 30th and December 30th, 2021, at Goroka Farmset. After a police investigation,…

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The Hidimo Brothers’ Head Coach and Team Manager, Mr. Noel Aria is set on a mission to develop rugby league in the Milne Bay Province. His efforts include youth engagement and skill development in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup. The Hidimo Brothers is the only team from Milne Bay to travel to Port Moresby city to participate in the new and improved KCK Rigo Rice Cup Competition Leg-2. Aria sees rugby league as not just a sport but a pathway for youth in discipline, education, fellowship and opportunities which are created from taking part in competition, hence his current focus…

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The reopening of the refurbished NCD Police Prosecution Office not only marked an infrastructural improvement but also underscored the broader commitment of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) to strengthening law enforcement in the country. The NCD and Central Commander-Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi and Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) Officer Conrad Jensen commenced the official ribbon-cutting today at the Boroko Police Headquarters in Port Moresby. Speaking at the event, Mr. Conrad Jensen of the PNG-APP emphasized that while modern facilities are essential, the true backbone of justice lies in the dedicated police prosecutors who uphold the…

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