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President Toroama and delegation arrives in East New Britain for Melanesian Framework talks
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (87+ words) Post Courier President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, today led a Bougainville delegation to East New Britain Province for discussions with the National Government Technical Team on the Melanesian Framework. Upon arrival at Tokua Airport, President Toroama…...
Solomon Islands Police Chief suspended over meth evidence scandal, just weeks after appointment
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (495+ words) Recently appointed police chief Ian Vaevaso has been suspended after less than two months on the job over his past handling of drug evidence. The decision to suspend Vaevaso was made by Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu on Wednesday on…...
Law and Order issues plague Wantoat locals
1+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) The absence of law enforcers in the Leron-Wantoat LLG of Markham district has seen an increase in law-and-order issues in the area. Despite there being police houses and a police base in the station, there hasn't been any police presence…...
Opposition raises alarm over water crisis as Water PNG rejects shutdown claims
1+ week, 1+ day ago (110+ words) Post Courier The Opposition has accused the Government of failing to prevent a looming water supply crisis in Port Moresby, while Water PNG has strongly rejected claims that the capital faces a complete water shutdown next week. During a news…...
Bougainville leaders urge calm, dialogue and confidence in the Constitutional Process
1+ week, 2+ day ago (96+ words) Post Courier The Bougainville National Members of Parliament acknowledge the differing views and public commentary that have emerged following Parliament's consideration of the Sessional Order concerning the Bougainville Referendum Result. While discussion has largely focused on questions surrounding voting thresholds…...
Wau-Waria MP defends Northern Highway rehabilitation work
1+ week, 3+ day ago (85+ words) Post Courier The Member for Wau-Waria, Marsh Narewec, has defended rehabilitation work on the Northern Highway corridor after criticism from an unnamed engineer over the quality of construction between Warabung and River Kawar. Mr Narewec said he respected the technical…...
One Tap Struggles To Serve Thousands
2+ week, 2+ day ago (63+ words) Post Courier MORE than 12, 000 residents living in several communities in Tokarara are struggling to access clean drinking water, with only one functioning tap serving thousands of people in an area facing a growing water crisis. Choose from one of the…...
Water PNG races to prevent "Catastrophic Failure" of Port Moresby"s main water supply
2+ week, 1+ day ago (94+ words) Post Courier Emergency stabilization and repair work is officially underway on the main pipeline feeding the Mt Eriama Water Treatment Plant near the nation's capital following the detection of several serious leaks. Water PNG Limited Chief Executive Officer, James Young,…...
NAQIA inspector faces court over alleged extortion case in Madang
2+ week, 4+ day ago (86+ words) Post Courier The case involves a 45-year-old Max Makui, from Manuwara village in Wewak, East Sepik Province, who has been charged and is now before the courts. Police alleged that the matter began on May 22, 2026, when the suspect Makui accused…...
Markham MP demands acquittals for K100 million Morobe PHA funds
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (92+ words) Post Courier Markham MP and Deputy Speaker, Koni Iguan has raised concerns in Parliament over the K100 million allocated to the Morobe Provincial Health Authority (MPHA), calling for full acquittals and transparency on how the funds have been used. He reminded…...