The parliament successfully passed a significant amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution on March 12, establishing an 18-month grace period following a failed vote…
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard participated in briefings with senior leaders of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) as part of the March…
Five newly refurbished chambers of the National Court and Supreme Court were launched on March 12 by Australian High Commissioner John Feakes and Papua New…
The Supreme Court on March 12 dismissed an application from convicted lawyer Paul Paraka seeking release from custody to pursue medical treatment overseas. Paraka, who…
The parliament has officially recognized the nation as a Christian country following the passage of a constitutional amendment on March 12. The decision received overwhelming…
Mendi Hospital in Southern Highlands province received a dialysis machine on March 12, which will help residents access kidney treatment. Hospital staff encouraged residents to…
Secretary of the Namatanai Nudahat Association (NNA) Richmond Nongkas called for action on March 12 to improve conditions in the children’s ward at the hospital…
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) on March 12 clarified that it is no longer the economic regulator of the electricity supply industry. ICCC…
Morobe province will receive a 723.96 million kina budget for 2025, governor Luther Wenge said, with the funding approved by Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stuckey on…
The National Executive Council (NEC) approved the National Palm Oil Policy 2025-2030 during a meeting on March 10. This comprehensive policy framework aims to provide…
Karavia village in the Central Gazelle local level government (LLG) in Gazelle district, East New Britain province opened a new water supply project on March…
Morobe Governor Luther Wenge opened two new classrooms and teacher accommodation in Wampar, Huon Gulf district, on March 7. This initiative was supported by the…
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Belden Namah called for increased marketing efforts to attract Japanese tourists on March 12. He noted that only 200 Japanese…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has appointed Geraldine Paul as the new finance and treasury minister, and Patrick Koles as the Department of Primary Industry…
Leaders in Bougainville have declared that their independence from Papua New Guinea (PNG) will take effect on September 1, 2027. This announcement was made by…
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…
