The Madang Provincial Administration has implemented a moratorium on the use of rental vehicles by public servants. This decision was announced by acting provincial administrator…
Staff members at the National Department of Health (NDOH) went on strike on March 18, protesting the prolonged delay in appointing a permanent secretary for…
The economic impact of gender-based violence (GBV) in Papua New Guinea has reached approximately 18.64 billion kina, National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop said…
Prime Minister James Marape on March 17 asserted that Bougainville is not yet prepared for political independence, stressing the necessity of achieving economic independence and…
Justice Minister and Attorney General Pila Niningi affirmed on March 17 the legality of the recent appointments of King’s Counsels in Papua New Guinea (PNG).…
Three police officers were assaulted by residents in Hinenga village, Kerema district, Gulf province on March 13. The incident occurred when the police officers were…
Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa on March 17 expressed significant concerns regarding the detrimental effects of betting centers and bookmakers in the province. The governor…
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA) on March 18 became the first PHA in the country to operate a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) oxygen…
The Gerehu Hospital in National Capital District, Port Moresby resumed services on March 18 after temporarily shutting down due to severe weather. The hospital was…
Agriculture operator New Guinea Islands Produce (NGIP) announced on March 17 a post-tax profit of 31 million kina for 2024, according to finance director Warwick…
City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) announced on March 18 a 12.7% decline in revenue to 501.7 million kina due to looting and fires related to riots…
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has launched the Fisheries Automated Registration and Information System (FARIS), a digital platform aimed at improving traceability, governance, and marketing…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has mandated that all reserved business activities in Bougainville be owned 100% by indigenous Bougainville residents, local media reported on…
The Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the Kina Facility Rate (KFR) at 4% while lowering the cash reserve requirement (CRR) to 11% during…
Prime Minister James Marape on March 17 asserted that Bougainville is not yet prepared for political independence, stressing the necessity of achieving economic independence and…
Maprik district official Libert Kapris on March 17 questioned Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stuckey regarding the delayed release of the 87 million kina allocated for the…
Kainantu district official William Hagahuno, on March 14, pressed Works and Highways Minister Solan Mirisim for answers regarding the delay in the release of 187…
The central government is dealing with an outstanding balance of over 1.7 billion kina from its 27 billion kina 2024 state budget, which is intended…
Defense Minister Billy Joseph proposed the transformation of the Joint Forces Command (JFC) at Igam Barracks in Lae, Morobe province, into a regional educational institution,…
A new eye clinic was launched at the Metoreia Health Center in Port Moresby on March 16. The new facility was established through a partnership…
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has successfully distributed critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 22 Provincial Health Authority (PHA) hospitals, local media reported on…
The Western Highlands provincial government has resolved to construct a solar power station aimed at alleviating ongoing power disruptions in the region, local media reported…
Exploration company Niuminco Group completed 14 diamond drill holes (DDH) under the 2012 resource drilling program at the Edie Creek Mine in Wau, Morobe province,…
The central government is grappling with an outstanding balance of over 1.7 billion kina from its 27 billion kina 2024 state budget, which is intended…
Paul Barker, director of the Institute of National Affairs (INA), stated on March 17 that the current level of business activity across Papua New Guinea…
