The economic landscape in Papua New Guinea (PNG), particularly in the Highlands region, faces significant challenges due to rampant crime and violence. Business leaders, including…
Kutubu local level government (LLG) president John Pipi Kila announced on March 12 that reserve police officers will be stationed at Pimaga in Southern Highlands…
The central government is facing criticism for its neglect of the country’s policing needs, East Sepik Province Governor Allan Bird said on March 11. He…
The National Court dismissed the judicial review proceedings initiated by former Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) commander Maj. Gen. Mark Goina on March 11.…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has rejected a proposal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to establish an "oversight board" to oversee its tax administration…
National Police Chief David Manning announced that seven men have been arrested for rape related to the violent events known as Black Wednesday, which occurred…
Business leaders in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Highlands region are sounding the alarm over increasing crime rates that are severely affecting local commerce. Maso Mangape,…
The Gerehu Hospital in Port Moresby has been temporarily closed after heavy rain on March 10 caused water to inundate the wards. Robin Oge, acting…
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the National Petroleum Authority Bill 2025, with an 84-0 vote on March 12. The legislation establishes the National…
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Bank appointed Kilepak Kitemong as Head of Technology for their Papua New Guinea (PNG) branch on March 11. Kitemong has…
Mama Bank officially inaugurated a new office on Misima Island, Samarai-Murua district of Milne Bay province, marking a significant restoration of banking services to the…
The Oil Palm Industry Corporation (OPIC) on March 11 reaffirmed the government's commitment to revitalizing Papua New Guinea's oil palm sector, aiming to double production…
Kairuku-Hiri district official Peter Isoaimo requested on March 7 that funding be increased from 500,000 kina to 1 million kina for cultural and development projects…
Port Moresby South lawmaker and Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, along with National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, announced on March 11 that residents will…
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has issued a statement clarifying its stance amid recent media reports concerning benchmarks related to the International Monetary Fund…
