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Papua New Guinea's Leading Daily Newspaper Since 1969 The Post-Courier takes pride in being the voice of the people of PNG. We witnessed the country as it embarked on its journey to independence and have consistently documented its development since then. The Post-Courier is dedicated to upholding the constitutional rights of Papua New Guineans and will tirelessly advocate for them with unyielding commitment.

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Corruption commission boss faces arrest

4 days ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

PNG’s anti-corruption commission ICAC is in serious strife as its three expatriate commissioners have fallen out against each other over allegations of abuse of office, official corruption, misappropriation and manipulation of a legal document into ICACs Regulations. This has resulted in an arrest warrant currently in play for the arrest of Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner Andrew Forbes, an Australian lawyer who was appointed as head of the Commission.
Pass out Parade to be held today

5 days ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

AFTER six months of intensive training, both physical and theory, 225 police recruits will pass out in a parade today at 2pm at the National Center of Excellence, Bomana, Port Moresby. As it is formalities, the new Commandant Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (training) Silva Sika will receive Commissioner of Police David Manning who will watch on as the 225 recruits march pass to signify their completion of training.
Indonesia supports PNG desire to join ASEAN

5 days ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto supports Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea’s desire to join ASEAN as member states. He believes ASEAN’s strength will improve its bargaining position with major powers, as it is on par with the European Union in terms of population and economic growth.
Home brew consumption leads to murder

6 days ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

Homebrew is becoming a social problem for family and relatives of youths in Kagua-Erave, Southern Highlands. Police and reservists attended to a home after two men fought and one killed another. According to local police, home brew has led to a rise in murders which is concerning everyone in the district. This morning, a young man was killed by his own brother in law at Rogoma village. When police arrived, the body of the young man was still where he allegedly fell after he was killed.
Police investigate ICAC

1 week ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

THE Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is being investigated by authorities. Today, Commissioner of Police David Manning affirmed receipt of a formal referral from the ICAC Commissioner, Mr. Andrew Forbes, on the behavior of senior ICAC officials. The referral contains accusations of financial misconduct as well as spending of public funds not authorised by an officer designated under the Public Finance (Management) Act 1995.
PNGDF in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue

1 week ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

The Minister for Defence Dr Billy Joseph is attending the 22nd edition of the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore. The conference, held annually, aims to promote discussions on regional security trends and engage in bilateral meetings. Minister Joseph met with counterparts from New Zealand, Chile, and Singapore to discuss shared security challenges and opportunities for closer defence cooperation.
Baisu prison was attacked from within

1 week ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

It has been confirmed one warder, and five prisoners have been killed and injured in the shootout and the attempted break out by prisoners assisted by armed men on Thursday May 29, 2025. The reason of such a brazen attack was because the armed men were trying to remove certain high-risk prisoners from within the camp. Of the six people killed and injured, one is a Seargent who was only trying to open up the prison door for the prisoners, when he was attacked.
China calls on PNG to reflect for the next 50 years on both country’s partnership

1 week ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

PAPUA New Guinea’s Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko has met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.Their meeting was on May 29, during the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers Meeting in Xiamen. The meeting highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between China and PNG, emphasizing their historical rapport built on mutual trust and cooperation.
Woman assisted out of Baisu prison female wing

1 week ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

Three weeks ago a woman was allegedly escorted out of the Baisu women’s prison in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands province. It is alleged the woman was inside the prison, when she was helped by men outside and she left the prison. The incident was confirmed by the Correctional Services officers. The report was “that at 3 am in the morning, a female prisoner was removed from the female wing by outside criminal elements”CS headquarters however could not confirm the incident.
Baisu Prison targeted in attempt to remove a prisoner

1 week ago | postcourier.com.pg | Miriam Zarriga

Three dead as men shoot at guards in Mt Hagen, WHPA mass breakout and shootout at Baisu prison in Western Highlands province on Thursday, May 29, has resulted in the deaths of a correctional services warder and two prisoners. Assistant Commissioner of Police Clement Dalla, responsible for the Western End Police, confirmed that Mobile Squads from the Kimininga Police Barracks have been deployed to Baisu to maintain order and monitor the unfolding situation.