National Energy Authority Managing Director Ronald Meketa on September 3 stated that they have identified significant potential for wind energy production in the country alongside…
A joint solar energy project by the Rai Coast District Development Authority and the Australian government has brought electricity to more than 60,000 people in…
State-Owned Enterprise Minister William Duma has refuted reports alleging that power operator PNG Power is bankrupt. Duma noted that reforms are being implemented within the…
Mining Minister Rainbo Paita on September 3 emphasized the importance of not only discussing the country's resource potential but also ensuring the security of investors…
A recently released report from the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) revealed that the country has shown notable improvement on its GDP growth and…
The Finance Department and Bank of South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) have signed a partnership agreement to launch and expand a new payment system…
Polling for the Autonomous Bougainville Government elections was held on September 5 in Port Moresby. Polling also commenced simultaneously in Eastern Highlands to serve the…
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville has rejoined the PNG Fire Service for the first time in more than 20 years, marking a major milestone ahead…
Residents in Kundiawa-Gembogl district, Simbu province, criticized the government for withholding funds meant to be used for the country’s 50th Independence celebrations. The community is…
A clash occurred between a group of residents and security personnel on September 3 at Aitape Town Market in West Sepik province. Authorities reported that…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has strongly condemned the unauthorized landing of a New Zealand Air Force C-130 aircraft at Buka Airport on September 4.…
Location: Igam Barracks, Lae, Morobe province Time of incident: 6:30 AM local Notes: A PNG Defense Force member was fatally stabbed near Kids Kona in…
Magnitude: 5.2 SR Location: 99 km south of Ambitle Island of New Ireland province Time: 7:38 PM local Tsunami alert: No (4:57 PM) Concord
The National Capital District Commission announced a road closure in the downtown area of Port Moresby, from the Waterfront to the APEC Haus areas, today…
Security is being ramped up across Papua New Guinea ahead of the country’s 50th Independence Day celebrations on September 16, with authorities focusing on both…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is intensifying efforts to strengthen governance on corruption and financial crimes ahead of a crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) review…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has launched the Bilum Digital Platform to improve transparency, accountability, and service delivery across all levels of government. The platform, now…
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on September 3 emphasized Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s potential to offer valuable insights into contemporary global issues such as geopolitics,…
The Ramu-Madang highway continues to deteriorate amid insufficient attention and funding despite being a critical economic corridor in the country. The highway connects Madang province…
The Bougainville Electoral Commission has rescheduled polling for the 2025 Bougainville elections to September 5, to allow for the full delivery of ballot papers across…
Labor Minister Kessy Sawang announced that Papua New Guinea will soon implement a new national minimum wage for the first time in 11 years, following…
The Internal Revenue Commission’s (IRC) Commissioner General Sam Koim stated that the commission is set to undergo significant reforms as the government seeks to modernize…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) produces only five coconut-based products, compared to more than 100 in other countries, according to Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK) Managing Director…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) holds some of the largest gold and copper mineral deposits in the world, according to Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Managing Director…
More than 80,000 children in Western province remain unvaccinated following the first phase of a polio immunization campaign that struggled to reach remote communities. The…
