The Wardstrip primary school in Port Moresby was forced to suspend classes on March 19, following an altercation between a teacher and student. Wardstrip principal…
Authorities opened two new aid posts in Ward 11, Nimamar local level government (LLG), New Ireland province on March 15. The aid posts in Zuen…
Prime Minister James Marape on March 18 stated that talks regarding the 18 billion kina Wafi-Golpu project in Morobe province are expected to be completed…
Foreign exchange remains the foremost concern for Papua New Guinea’s business community in 2025, according to Pacific Senior Economist Justin Smirk on March 19. Smirk…
The central government introduced a new income tax bill on March 20, aiming to overhaul the 1959 Income Tax Act as part of its ongoing…
An International Visitor Survey in 2024 revealed that international tourists contributed 1.2 billion kina to Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) economy in 2024, marking a 9%…
The Australian government announced that big banks operating in the Pacific region will receive a decade-long loan guarantee of more than A$2 billion to maintain…
The Westpac Business Advantage PNG 2025 CEO100 Survey, released on March 20, signals growing optimism among business leaders with notable improvements compared to findings in…
Parliament deputy speaker and Middle Ramu lawmaker Kansol Kamdaru urged the central government on March 18 to ban gambling as part of efforts to curb…
Parliament Speaker Job Pomat on March 20 condemned the actions of officials who take unauthorized photos of others and circulate them online, leading to public…
The CPL Foundation launched its water harvesting project at the CPL distribution center in Gerehu suburb, National Capital District, Port Moresby, on March 19. The…
Construction of a new district administration building and public servants’ housing complex, valued at 25 million kina, will begin at the Nomad government station in…
Visa applications for Papua New Guinea will now be processed more quickly with the introduction of new technology, enhancing both efficiency and border security, Deputy…
Negotiators from the central government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) will hold multiple meetings before a June deadline to resolve a deadlock over Bougainville’s…
Location: Barola, Kainantu district, Eastern Highland Time: Ongoing Details: Reports said two tribal groups are attacking each other. Some tribe members reportedly armed with firearms.…
The recent sentencing of James Mon from Kumul No. 1 village in Morobe province to five years in prison represents a crucial legal milestone in…
A man from Kumul No. 1 village in Morobe province was sentenced to five years in prison on March 12 over violence related to accusation…
Two men were sentenced to 30 years and 25 years in prison on March 18 for raping a pregnant woman. The incident occurred between September…
A man was arrested by Madang Police on March 18 for making death threats against Governor Ramsey Pariwa and acting provincial administrator Daniel Aloi through…
International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru announced on March 18 that residents in East New Britain will receive support to recover the underpayments from…
Governor General Sir Bob Dadae has signed two significant project contracts for the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC), aimed at enhancing tax administration and collection through…
The Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) is preparing to host business delegations from Fiji and the Solomon Islands, marking a strategic effort to enhance regional economic…
The National Cultural Commission (NCC) donated a vehicle and electronic devices to the National Film Institute (NFI) on March 17 to support the institute’s role…
Ten people, including an infant, were rescued off Bilbil Island in Madang province on March 16. The boat capsized near Basamuk at Tabalig point. The…
PNG Air announced on March 18 that flights to Mendi in Southern Highlands province will resume on March 24. Flights to Mendi were suspended on…
