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…
National Police chief David Manning said on May 16 that the police force has rejected thousands of recruitment applications due to fraud, poor documentation, and…
Papua New Guinea trails most Pacific nations in digital and financial literacy, according to a newly released report from the UN Development Program (UNDP) and…
Prime Minister James Marape recently convened a high-level meeting aimed at reviewing Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) progress over the past 50 years and establishing a…
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…
A magistrate at a Committal Court has raised serious concerns regarding the increasing number of drug-related cases, despite the imposition of severe penalties, local media…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has collected nearly 30% of its 19 billion kina revenue target for 2025 as of April, Prime Minister James Marape…
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has voiced concern over the absence of official complaints regarding potential corruption involving high-ranking government officials despite recent public…
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika on May 5 ordered Justice Derek Hartshorn to appoint a seven-member Supreme Court bench to hear a reference filed by…
Rising safety concerns have gripped the public following a series of violent incidents at the Taurama Aquatic & Indoor Center (TAIC), a popular sports and…
Prime Minister James Marape reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing the rights and long-term interests of Western province residents during the Ok Tedi Community Mine…
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…
The continued depreciation of the kina against the US dollar is fuelling inflation fears and placing a growing strain on the national economy, according to…
The New Ireland Provincial Health Authority launched its Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan 2024-2028 in Kavieng on April 25, coinciding with World Malaria Day. New Ireland…
The City Warden initiative launched by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) on November 25 last year is expanding its efforts across Port Moresby following…
Provincial and Local Level Government Minister Soroi Eoe has officially confirmed the dates for the 2025 local level government (LLG) and Motu Koita Assembly (MKA)…
Prime Minister James Marape has warned citizens to prepare for economic challenges as global fallout from US tariff hikes begins to take effect. Marape said…
University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Services doctor Glen Mola on April 21 raised concerns over degrading conditions at the maternity…
National Police acting assistant commissioner Joseph Tondop has issued a sweeping emergency order to restore law and order along the Wabag-Porgera Highway, following a surge…
Experts have issued a warning that Lae, a major and rapidly expanding city in Papua New Guinea, is at a considerably greater risk of experiencing…
The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) of Port Moresby has announced a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages for the Easter holiday period, with…
Prime Minister James Marape survived a motion of no confidence to remove him from his post in a parliamentary meeting on April 15. House Speaker…
The Supreme Court has ruled that local level government (LLG) elections will proceed as scheduled, rejecting a bid to delay the polls. A three-judge panel…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) on April 10 announced a forecast of positive economic upturn for the country in 2025, driven by robust…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa announced that Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas and Chimbu Governor Noah Kool joined the opposition ranks on April 8, boosting their…
