House Speaker Job Pomat adjourned parliament until 10:00 AM on April 15, when lawmakers reconvened on April 8 following a Supreme Court ruling on a…
House Speaker Job Pomat summoned all members of parliament for an urgent session on April 8, following a Supreme Court ruling on a disallowed vote…
The Catholic Church on March 25 publicly opposed a recently passed bill that officially designates Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a Christian state through constitutional…
The central government conducted a test on March 24 that temporarily blocked access to social media platforms, notably Facebook, for much of the day. Police…
Business owners in Lae, Morobe province on March 23 requested clarity from the central government regarding the planned goods and services tax (GST) exemptions for…
The National Statistical Office (NSO) is set to present the results of the 2024 National Population Census to the government in July. NSO chairman John…
The central government introduced a new income tax bill on March 20, aiming to overhaul the 1959 Income Tax Act as part of its ongoing…
The recent sentencing of James Mon from Kumul No. 1 village in Morobe province to five years in prison represents a crucial legal milestone in…
Prime Minister James Marape on March 17 asserted that Bougainville is not yet prepared for political independence, stressing the necessity of achieving economic independence and…
The central government is dealing with an outstanding balance of over 1.7 billion kina from its 27 billion kina 2024 state budget, which is intended…
The Madang electoral office is facing a debt of over 1.5 million kina owed to service providers and temporary electoral workers (TEWs) involved in the…
The parliament passed a significant amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution on March 12, establishing an 18-month grace period following a failed vote of…
The economic landscape in Papua New Guinea (PNG), particularly in the Highlands region, faces significant challenges due to rampant crime and violence. Business leaders, including…
National Police chief David Manning has pledged to enhance public safety through upcoming counter-terrorism operations as the country faces escalating law and order challenges, local…
The recent decision by West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou to prohibit approximately 70 job-seeking men from the Highlands from entering Vanimo has ignited a nationwide…
Allegations have emerged regarding rogue police officers involved in the smuggling of goods in Hela province, media reports said on March 7. Cowboy Pawa, chairman…
State-owned electricity operator PNG Power's acting CEO, Ivan Pekaea, announced on March 5 that electricity tariffs will increase by 5%, from 69.68 toea per kWh…
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso announced on March 4 the inclusion of the UK, Canada, and Singapore in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) visa-on-arrival (VOA) program.…
The recent violent clash at the Porgera gold mine in Enga province highlights the escalating security crisis in the region, significantly impacting both local communities…
The Ombudsman Commission has mandated all members of parliament to complete the acquittal of the 2024 Provincial Service Improvement Program (PSIP) and District Service Improvement…
Nine men were arrested on February 27 in connection with the rape and murder of Margaret Gabriel in Port Moresby. National Police chief David Manning…
The central government has signed an official agreement to launch the first formal audit of the Connect PNG program since its inception in 2020, local…
Prime Minister James Marape on February 25 called for urgent global action against illegal fishing and the exploitation of Pacific fisheries. Speaking at the Honiara…
A nutrition officer working in Hela Province on February 24 highlighted high rates of severe malnutrition within communities of people displaced by ongoing tribal conflicts.…
The deputy leader of the political opposition, James Nomane, criticized Prime Minister James Marape for prioritizing Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) National Rugby League (NRL) bid…
