The copper- and gold-rich Bougainville region is set to declare independence by 2027, eight years after a landslide vote to secede, its leader said on…
Prime Minister James Marape on December 10 pledged to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight…
International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru on December 6 unveiled an ambitious vision for the economic future of Papua New Guinea (PNG), emphasizing the…
Prime Minister James Marape on December 5 said the bid to join the National Rugby League (NRL) doesn't hinge upon a security pact. Marape made…
Size: Dozens of bus drivers Location: Near the Gordons Market on Geauta Drive, National Capital District, Port Moresby Time: Ongoing Issue: Rejecting bus stop relocation…
A lawmaker from Southern Highlands province, William Powi, on December 2 alleged that politicians and bureaucrats are arming warlords and holding the nation's progress and…
Magnitude: 4.4 SR Location: 99 km north of Kundiawa, Simbu province Time: 10:49 AM local Tsunami alert: No Notes: No casualties, damage reported (8:19 AM)…
Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the goods and services tax (GST) exemptions for 13 staple…
Defense and National Emergency Services Minister Billy Joseph on December 2 welcomed the ratification of the counter-terrorism bill by the parliament last week, calling it…
UNICEF on December 1 said the mother-to-child HIV transmission rate in Papua New Guinea (PNG) remained very high at 30% at the end of 2023.…
After several delays, State Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey on November 29 revealed to parliament that the 2025 state budget is set at 28.4 billion kina. The…
The parliament on November 27 agreed to amend a section of the Constitution which stipulates the imposition of no confidence motions against the prime minister.…
Another vote of no confidence was filed against Prime Minister James Marape by the political opposition on November 27. The motion was lodged by Abau…
Police and Internal Security Minister Peter Tsiamalili on November 26 said the new counter-terrorism bill will equip the National Police with the necessary tools and…
Around 150 trained wardens from correctional facilities were deployed on November 26 to hotspot areas in Boroko and Gordon, National Capital District of Port Moresby,…
Prime Minister James Marape on November 21 dismissed claims by the political opposition that his government is withholding funds to districts and provinces represented by…
Magnitude: 5.2 SR Location: 200 km southwest of Lorengau, Manus province Time: 8:47 PM local Tsunami alert: No Notes: No casualties, damage reported (6:12 PM)…
Bougainville Police are investigating the killings of six members of the same family over sorcery allegations, local media reported on November 21. The six victims…
Prime Minister James Marape on November 19 said his government is implementing major reforms and needs strong voting numbers from his coalition to pass major…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) parliamentary democracy system is frail partly due to political parties failing to hold their members of parliament accountable, political party registrar…
The central government continues to operate with a budget deficit as the country approaches the 2025 budget session at parliament. Bank of PNG insiders said…
The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) and the China Geological Survey signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in geological exploration in Papua New Guinea…
Magnitude: 4.8 SR Location: 107 km northeast of Lae, Morobe province Time: 5:29 PM local Tsunami alert: No Notes: No casualties, damage reported (2:47 PM)…
Magnitude: 6.6 SR Location: 123 km southeast of Kokopo, East New Britain province Time: 3:28 PM local Tsunami alert: No Notes: No casualties, damage reported…
The central government is facing a significant dilemma as it plans to issue the 2025 state budget, according to reports. The budget is currently expected…
