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26/05/2026

Jacob Yafai returned to the Supreme Court today and ask the court to suspend the remaining sentence.

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11/05/2026

; OMBUDSMAN COMMISSION FURTHER REFERS CHIEF JUSTICE TO NEC

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The Ombudsman Commission has escalated its pursuit of Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika by referring the matter directly to the National Executive Council despite the Acting Public Prosecutor dismissing all allegations against him for lack of evidence.

Chief Ombudsman Richard Pagen confirmed the move after the Commission invoked constitutional powers allowing it to proceed independently where it believes a matter has not been properly referred for prosecution.

The latest development follows Acting Public Prosecutor Helen Roalakona’s decision to drop all 50 misconduct allegations against Sir Gibbs after finding insufficient evidence to refer him to a leadership tribunal.

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11/05/2026

; GOVERNMENT ORDERS INTERNET CRACKDOWN ON P**N SITES
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‎The Government has given internet regulators 30 days to block all pornographic and harmful websites in a major push to strengthen online safety and protect children across Papua New Guinea.
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‎Acting ICT Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr has directed the National Information and Communications Technology Authority to immediately enforce a long delayed National Executive Council decision made in September 2023.
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‎The directive requires the National Information and Communications Technology Authority, working alongside the Office of Censorship, to ensure all identified pornographic, violent and unsuitable online content is blocked through licensed internet service providers nationwide.
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‎Mr Tsiamalili expressed frustration that the NEC decision had remained largely unimplemented for more than two years, saying the Government could no longer afford delays while harmful content remained easily accessible online.
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‎“This is not about arbitrary censorship. This is about protecting children, vulnerable groups, and strengthening cyber safety in our country,” the Minister said.
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‎The crackdown is expected to place pressure on internet providers to quickly introduce filtering systems capable of restricting access to banned websites and online services.
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‎The Minister also stressed that the process must remain transparent and accountable in order to maintain public confidence and avoid concerns over misuse of censorship powers.
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‎The move signals a tougher stance by the Government on cyber safety as concerns continue to grow over children accessing explicit material and violent online content.
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‎“The Government’s directive is clear. After more than two years, full implementation must now be delivered,” Mr Tsiamalili said.

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11/05/2026

; SIMBU TO PARTAKE IN MINING PROSPECT

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There is gold mining prospect in the remote Salt Nomane Karamui district of Simbu province.

‎This is good news for a province known for its rugged terrain and rocky mountains where extraction of natural resources seem non existent and impossible.

‎The Keri Landowners Association in the Salt Nomane Karamui district has finally obtained a Alluvial Mining License from the State through MRA and ready to attract investors and kick start operations.

Chairman of the Association, John Keri, now calls on the Simbu Provincial Government to assist the association to move the project forward as it would benefit the entire province.

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09/05/2026

; COURT REFUSES BID TO UNFREEZE K224 MILION OK TEDI TRUST FUNDS

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The National Court has refused an application by the Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Limited to revoke restraining orders freezing more than K214 million held in three bank accounts amid allegations of misappropriation and dealings involving suspected criminal property.

In a recent decision delivered in Waigani, Justice Theresa Berrigan ruled there were reasonable grounds to suspect the funds were linked to offences under the Criminal Code, including misappropriation and dealing with property reasonably suspected of being criminal property.

The case arose from an application by the Acting Public Prosecutor under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2022 seeking to preserve funds held in Credit Bank and Westpac accounts operated by the foundation. The restrained sums included K8.8 million, K15.5 million and nearly K190 million.

The court heard that the funds originated from the Western Province Community Mine Continuation Agreement dividend trust account established to hold Ok Tedi Mining dividends for the benefit of Western Province communities.

Justice Berrigan said investigations revealed large sums were transferred between various accounts without evidence of ministerial approval or compliance with trust conditions requiring the money to fund development projects.

“At the time of the application I was satisfied that there were reasonable grounds to suspect that the monies held in each of the three bank accounts identified above were instruments of the offence of misappropriation,” Justice Berrigan said.

The foundation argued the money lawfully belonged to it following National Court orders in 2018 appointing its trustee of the funds. It also relied on a 2024 criminal case in which several defendants were acquitted over related allegations.

However, Justice Berrigan ruled the earlier criminal decision was not binding in the proceeds of crime proceedings.

“The POCA specifically empowers the Public Prosecutor to bring proceedings seeking confiscation of tainted property both related to and separate from any criminal proceedings,” she said.

The judge also criticised the way millions of kina were moved through multiple accounts and withdrawn through cash transactions, directors’ fees, consultancy payments and allowances.

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08/05/2026

; PUBLIC PROSECUTOR REJECTS ALL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE CHIEF JUSTICE

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Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has been cleared of 50 misconduct allegations after the Office of the Public Prosecutor declared there was insufficient evidence to refer him to a Leadership Tribunal.

Acting Public Prosecutor Helen Roalakona announced the decision at a press conference this afternoon, bringing an end to months of scrutiny following a referral by the Ombudsman Commission.

Ms Roalakona said investigators closely examined the allegations, including claims relating to money received by the Chief Justice, but found the funds were derived from legitimate income sources that had already been declared in his annual statements.

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07/05/2026

; COMMISSIONERS UNITE TO COMBAT REGIONAL CRIME THREATS

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The Commissioner of Police, David Manning, yesterday welcomed New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers to Police Headquarters in Port Moresby, marking the first official visit by a New Zealand Police Commissioner to PHQ — a milestone moment in the policing partnership between the two nations.

Commissioner Manning said the visit reflects the deep and longstanding cooperation between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, particularly in support of the Bougainville Police Service, where both countries continue to work together to strengthen policing capability, leadership, and community safety.

During the meeting, the two Commissioners held highlevel discussions on some of the most pressing security challenges facing the Pacific region, including organised crime, illegal drugs, and online child sexual abuse. Both Commissioners acknowledged that these threats are increasingly sophisticated, transnational, and harmful to vulnerable communities across the region.

Commissioner Manning said the Constabulary and its regional partners must move decisively and collaboratively.

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07/05/2026

; FRAUD SQUAD CRACKS K2.1 MILLION CORPORATE SCAM — KEY SUSPECT ARRESTED

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Police have arrested and charged a former employee of a finance company over a coordinated internal fraud scheme that is alleged to have stolen close to K2.1 million through forged invoices, inflated quotations and collusion with accomplices.

“The National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate investigated and charged a 36-year-old former Assistant Property Manager,” Police Commissioner David Manning said.

“Police allege that he conspired with co-workers between January 2025 and January 2026 to create fake supplier invoices and redirect corporate payments into bank accounts controlled by the group.

“A major component of the fraud involved a separate company, which had submitted genuine invoices. Investigators established that the suspect and his accomplices generated inflated payments being paid into accounts they nominated.”

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06/05/2026

; MORESBY NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT OFFICERS SWORN IN.

The swearing in was witnessed by Moresby North East MP John Kaupa at the National Procurement Office in Waigani this afternoon.

This will now enable the district officers to procure district development funds from K1 million to K5 million.

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04/05/2026

; UNCLE JAILED FOR ABUSING NIECE

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The National Court has sentenced a man to more then 11 years for sexually abusing his 15-year-old own niece.

The 37-year-old uncle identified as Taha Moses is married and had three daughters of his own when he committed the offence.

But in a shocking move, the victim personally asked the court not to jail the perpetrator but impose a lesser penalty.

Despite the personal plea from the victim for a non-custodial sentence, presiding judge, Justice John Numapo sentenced the Moses to 11 years and three months in prison for the offence.

The victim, who had reconciled with her uncle, asked the court for leniency out of concern for his family’s welfare, as he was their sole breadwinner. However, Justice Numapo rejected this request, emphasizing the gravity of the crime.

Moses was convicted of three counts of sexual pe*******on. The court heard that on May 16, 2023, he used threats of violence and ignored the girl’s cries to stop. Justice Numapo highlighted the 22-year age gap and the "serious breach of trust" involved, as the victim was living under Moses' care at the time.

“The breach of an existing relationship of trust, authority and dependency makes it an aggravated sexual pe*******on,” the judge stated.

While acknowledging Moses was a first-time offender who showed remorse, the judge ruled that these factors could not outweigh the need for a strong deterrent. He noted that Parliament intended for severe penalties to protect children from such violations.

“By incarcerating sexual offenders like the prisoner, the community, especially vulnerable young girls and women can feel safe and protected... it is not too difficult to see why a custodial sentence is warranted in this case,” Justice Numapo said and sentenced the man to jail with hard labour.

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