Magnitude: 6.4 SR Location: 81 km northeast of Angoram, East Sepik province Time: 1:06 AM local, May 21 Tsunami alert: No Notes: No immediate reports…
Japan is calling on the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government to address long-standing trade and investment issues that are discouraging Japanese businesses and tourists from…
Japan is calling on the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government to address long-standing trade and investment issues that are discouraging Japanese businesses and tourists from…
Overseas visitor spending in Papua New Guinea rose sharply in the first half of 2024, signaling a strong rebound in the country’s tourism sector, according…
The National Court on May 19 dismissed a legal challenge by former PNG Power Limited chairman McRonald Nale regarding his removal from the position. Nale…
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) has refuted a report published by the local newspaper Post Courier on May 16, alleging unauthorized backdated payments made to…
Three Chinese nationals on May 19 were arrested and charged in connection with the alleged assault of a woman and her teenage daughter at Yaho…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Papua New Guinea (PNG) free of trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in…
Nawaeb district in Morobe province on May 19 began the rollout of solar power stations aimed at enhancing rural electrification. This initiative, led by local…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) on May 19 acquired the Misima gold and silver project from PanAust Limited, marking a significant expansion of its mining…
Cocoa exporters in East Sepik province are requesting access to 9 million kina per day for the next 72 days to pay farmers and clear…
Motor Vehicles Insurance Limited (MVIL) chief executive officer Michael Kakap announced on May 19 that the company will insure taxis under the business operators’ names.…
Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) chief executive officer Steven Tumae on May 19 stated that coffee from Papua New Guinea is in high demand globally. Tumae…
Tourism operators in Southern Highlands province expressed concerns over a significant decline in both domestic and international tourist arrivals, local media reported on May 20.…
Prime Minister James Marape has called on farmers across Papua New Guinea (PNG) to take advantage of the high global prices for cocoa and coffee…
The financial sector dominated trading activity on Papua New Guinea’s Stock Exchange (PNGX), accounting for nearly 79% of all transactions, according to the latest market…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) issued a public notice announcing the exemption of Good and Services Tax (GST) for 13 essential goods, effective from June…
The Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF), in collaboration with the Australian Defense Force (ADF), officially opened the upgraded Jackson access road at the Defense…
Continuous rainfall in Middle Fly district, Western province, has led to a worsening flood crisis in the district, severely impacting local communities. Obo station, located…
Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM) official Koney Samuel on May 19 stated that the government is focusing on enhancing service delivery and infrastructure…
Prime Minister James Marape reaffirmed his commitment to expedite reforms in health, education, and child protection in Papua New Guinea (PNG) during a meeting with…
