The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern and says neighboring countries are at risk as it declares an outbreak of polio virus in…
Prime Minister James Marape has launched a sweeping reform of Papua New Guinea’s civil and identity registration system, unveiling a new legal framework aimed at…
External auditors on May 14 started an independent audit of the Connect PNG program in Manus province. This audit will include face-to-face interviews with key…
Prime Minister James Marape on May 14 marked the launch of Australia’s “Yumi Stap Wantaim” campaign, a year-long celebration of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) 50th…
Concerns are mounting in Australia regarding the readiness of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, which is slated to debut in the…
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) on May 15 urged the government to address the ongoing suppression of media personnel of state-owned organizations…
Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) association president Jack Waso on May 14 called on the National Capital District commission and Road Traffic Authority to regulate fares…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has officially launched the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Monitoring System (GMS), marking a significant milestone in Papua New Guinea’s…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore on May 13 confirmed that environmental testing of wastewater has revealed the presence of poliovirus type 2 in Port Moresby and…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has officially launched the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Monitoring System (GMS) Project, marking a significant milestone in Papua New…
The Water Sanitation and Hygiene Program Management Unit (WaSH PMU) and the Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM) on May 14 launched two initiatives…
The central government will disburse 9.9 million kina in final entitlements and repatriation payments to 291 retired teachers, the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) announced. TSC…
Works and Highways Minister Solan Mirisim announced that Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been admitted as the 81st member of the International Tunneling and Underground…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), in collaboration with stakeholders, has completed distributing food and non-food relief items to 2,248 families across Sector One, including Nissan,…
Prime Minister James Marape on May 12 launched two significant policies aimed at fostering sustained economic growth during an event at Apec Haus in Port…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s (BPNG) crawling-peg exchange rate policy, introduced in January 2024, is drawing growing concern from businesses across the country as…
The Western Highlands chamber of commerce and industry has urged central government to intervene in addressing ongoing power issues affecting businesses in Mt. Hagen, local…
Officials from Sri Lankan coconut-based food and beverage manufacturer Jaindi Export on May 12 met with International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru to discuss…
Pacific Industries Limited has introduced a new 300 ml PET bottle format to the Papua New Guinea (PNG) market, aiming to improve affordability and accessibility…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore on May 13 declared an immediate ban on the usage and importation of all e-cigarette products. Kapavore expressed concern over the…
The East Sepik provincial hospital in Wewak on May 13 has scaled down operations due to inconsistent power and water supply. Hospital chief executive officer…
Nawae district lawmaker Theo Plegen on May 11 announced a plan to build a maternity ward to assist residents in Aluki and surrounding communities in…
Police in West Sepik have issued a warning to individuals crossing the Papua New Guinea–Indonesia border, urging them to avoid involvement in illegal activities, particularly…
Two people were murdered in separate incidents in Simbu province on May 9. In the first incident, a 30-year-old man was detained by the Kundiawa…
Two men were arrested and charged in connection with the assault of a mother and her 13-year-old daughter at a supermarket in Madang province on…
