 Papua New Guinea’s Enga Province has taken a firm step toward strengthening formal law enforcement, with newly appointed Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Steve Harris announcing that customary compensation will no longer be accepted as a way of settling criminal offences.
Chief Superintendent Harris made the declaration during his official hand-over-take-over ceremony in Wabag Town, where senior officers of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, public servants and members of the community gathered to witness the leadership transition.  PNG Opposition Slams Guns Amnesty as “Cash for Criminals” Papua New Guinea’s Opposition has criticised the Government’s firearms amnesty and buyback scheme, branding it “cash for criminals” as concerns over the spread of illegal guns continue across the country.
Deputy Opposition Leader Keith Iduhu said the policy risked rewarding offenders rather than strengthening law enforcement efforts to address gun-related violence. The 21-day programme, set to be launched on Friday, will offer cash incentives to individuals who voluntarily surrender illegal firearms to police without facing prosecution.  PNG Government Rejects Claims Firearms Buy-Back Rewards Criminals Papua New Guinea’s firearms amnesty program has drawn sharp debate, with Police Minister Sir John Pundari insisting the initiative is about protecting communities rather than compensating lawbreakers.
He was reacting to statements by Deputy Opposition Leader Keith Iduhu, who publicly questioned whether taxpayer funds should be used in the National Firearms Amnesty and Buy-Back Program. Sir John said the Government’s priority was to reduce the number of illegal high-powered weapons circulating in Enga, Hela and across the Highlands region, where tribal fighting has escalated in recent years. He said residents in affected areas were demanding practical solutions, not theoretical debates.  PNG: Independent Kipa Declared Dei MP After Weeks of Intense Counting A tense finish to the Dei Open by-election in PNG saw Independent candidate Desmond Paul Kipa emerge victorious after securing a narrow lead over rival Sam Koim in the final count.
The decisive moment came during the last elimination when Tui Ekil was excluded with 22,722 votes, allowing preferences to be distributed among the remaining candidates. Kipa eventually polled 28,064 votes compared to Koim’s 27,146 votes, surpassing him by just 918 votes in one of the closest contests in the electorate.  Papua New Guinea’s Dei By-Election race has taken a dramatic turn, with former anti-corruption advocate Sam Koim moving into the lead following a decisive elimination round in the counting process.
The shift in momentum came during elimination 21 when candidate James Pini was excluded from the race after polling 14,355 votes, triggering a redistribution of preferences that reshaped the standings among the remaining candidates.  Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for an urgent performance step-up across PNG Power Ltd and relevant government agencies following a high-level briefing on the country’s electricity sector.
Speaking after a presentation by PNG Power Chief Executive Officer Paul Bayly, the Prime Minister said the nation’s ongoing electricity issues were no longer rooted in generation shortages but in coordination, leadership and execution failures within the system.  PNG’s Economy Not at Fault in Grey Listing: Parkop NCD Governor Powes Parkop has stressed that Papua New Guinea’s placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is not due to mismanagement of the economy, urging the public to remain calm and avoid being swayed by political narratives.
The country was added to the grey list on February 13 alongside Kuwait and over 24 other nations, including Angola, Cameroon, Bolivia, Monaco, and Vietnam. The move has sparked heated discussions about the state of PNG’s financial governance and regulatory frameworks.  PNG Kina Decline and Grey Listing Fears Raise Alarm : Nomane A fall of the Papua New Guinean Kina below US 20 cents is more than a financial statistic, Deputy Opposition Leader James Nomane says—it represents a tangible crisis for the economy and everyday citizens.
Nomane said families face rising costs of fuel, medicine, and imported food, while businesses struggle with higher operating expenses. “The nation expects transparent leadership and a credible plan to stabilise the economy,” he said.  PNG Reaffirms Commitment to Reforms After Accepting Grey Listing Findings /File Photo In response to its grey listing financial assessment, Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to reforms aimed at improving economic transparency and strengthening safeguards against financial crime.
Prime Minister James Marape said the PNG Government accepts the findings in full and will take decisive action to address all identified issues, stressing that the focus will remain on solutions rather than past shortcomings. He said it would be counterproductive to grow the economy while allowing systemic leakages to persist, highlighting the need for stronger compliance measures and tighter regulatory oversight.  PNG By-Election: Chan Claims New Ireland Seat PNG’s New Ireland Provincial seat has been retained by the Chan family after Byron Chan was declared the winner of the provincial by-election in Kavieng yesterday afternoon.
The former Namatanai MP, contesting under the People’s Progress Party banner, secured victory after polling 21,481 votes at the eighth elimination count. |
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