The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) announced it will no longer offer Western Union money transfer services across its branch network, effective May 5. In…
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) on May 1 has called on Prime Minister James Marape to prioritize anti-corruption measures and governance reforms following his…
Kukipi and Miaru primary schools in Gulf province opened two double classrooms, funded by the Kerema district development authority (DDA), local media reported on May…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is facing a growing crisis marked by rising crime and entrenched corruption, prompting calls from civil society leaders and anti-corruption groups…
The East New Britain provincial government has created the Provincial Project Implementation Management Unit (ENBP-PIMU) to oversee infrastructure and development projects. The unit, housed within…
Peter Isoaimo, a lawmaker for Kairuku, was inaugurated as the new energy minister, replacing Thomas Opa, who now assumes the role of finance minister previously…
The US government has allocated 61 million kina ($16 million) to support the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) through the construction of two key…
Immigration officers, in collaboration with the National Police, detained 13 foreigners in Morobe province’s Wau-Bulolo area for violating visa and work permit conditions, Deputy Prime…
The US government has allocated $16 million or 61 million kina to support the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) through the construction of two…
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) and stakeholders launched the asphalt overlay, terminal building refurbishment, and associated works project to upgrade Hoskins Airport in Kimbe, West…
A new program establishing safe community spaces for children, known as the Child-Friendly Spaces Toolkit, has been launched by NGOs in Papua New Guinea (PNG),…
A newly rehabilitated airstrip in the Blackwara area of Karawari local level government (LLG) on April 28 was inaugurated, enhancing connectivity for over 20,000 residents.…
Australia has reiterated its commitment to supporting Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) agricultural development, emphasizing investment, research, and community engagement. Australian Consul General Brenton Kanowski on…
Kagua-Erave lawmaker Maina Pano was severely injured after his vehicle plunged into a river along the Highlands Highway at Togoba, in Western Highlands province on…
More than 400 residents living near the border of Dei in Western Highlands province and Anglimp South Waghi, Jiwaka province, were affected by a significant…
The National Court in Waigani, Port Moresby on May 1 has ordered a new by-election for the Lagaip seat in Enga province after finding lawmaker…
Nominations for the local level government (LLG) elections in East New Britain province are ongoing, with preparations advancing despite funding constraints, local media said on…
Nominations for ward councilors in Western Highlands province are off to a sluggish start, with election manager Philip Telape attributing to the delay to late…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) anticipates improved tax administration and revenue growth following its first quarterly meeting of 2025 with the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC),…
The Center for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) and the University of Technology (Unitech) on April 29 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish…
The Papua New Guinea Customs Service has partnered with EastWest Transport (EWT) to pilot the Trusted Trader Program (TTP), a key initiative to streamline border…
Bank South Pacific (BSP) launched its new business bank on April 30 at the BSP Gordons Commercial Center in Port Moresby. The service targets small…
Morobe Governor Luther Wenge on April 28 held a public forum to address rumors circulating on social media regarding the alleged misuse of 250 million…
Her Health Hub, a new cervical cancer screening clinic, opened on April 30 at Stop & Shop Badili in National Capital District, Port Moresby, marking…
