Jason Peter, the minister for community development, youth, and religion, on July 3 announced the launch of a 1.5-million-kina grant program for civil society organizations…
The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress is calling for government action to raise the national minimum wage, which it says has remained stagnant for…
Prime Minister James Marape on July 1 reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming the alcohol and tobacco sectors. Marape made the statement during the launch…
A World Bank report on Papua New Guinea (PNG), released on July 1, highlights economic growth but emphasizes that reforms in the agriculture sector are…
The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) has announced plans to establish shelters for homeless and abandoned children, alongside a centralized Child Protection Center in Port…
Bougainville’s push for independence has gained more clarity following the signing of the Melanesian Agreement in Port Moresby on June 26. Prime Minister James Marape…
Six Police officers under the Simbu provincial command on June 24 were suspended following a breakout from the Kundiawa Police detention facility in Kundiawa local…
A total of 155 police reservists have officially joined the National Capital District and Central Police, with Saraga in Port Moresby now serving as their…
Three police vehicles from the National Capital District (NCD) of Port Moresby and Central province were damaged in two separate incidents allegedly involving groups of…
Sorcery-related violence continues to afflict communities in Simbu Province, driven largely by limited access to healthcare and a lack of scientific understanding. In remote areas…
Public motor vehicle (PMV) operators from the Mekeo villages in Kairuku district of Central province have accused members of the National Capital District (NCD) Police…
Multiple clashes reported across Port Moresby following screenings of the State of Origin rubgy match at around 11:30 PM local time on June 18. The…
Negotiations between Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) central government and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ABG) on June 13 concluded without a signed agreement. Bougainville Attorney…
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to support Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) aviation and maritime sectors, announcing funding worth 1.8 billion kina over the next 10…
The government has established its first elite police tactical unit, KUMUL23, to confront organized crime and domestic terrorism threats, marking a major step in national…
A significant rift has emerged between opposition leaders following the recent appointment of Douglas Tomuriesa as the leader of People’s Progress Party (PPP), local newspaper…
Reports said the governments of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have agreed to table the 2019 independence referendum results in parliament. While discussions are…
The National Police is seeking to review its internal management and vetting systems following revelations that a convicted rapist was employed as a police officer…
Prime Minister James Marape on June 6 announced that the government will introduce legislation in 2026 to prohibit discussions or actions toward independence by any…
State Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey on June 5 announced that the government may need to introduce a supplementary state budget in August, following an unexpected decline…
The National Court has ordered Bomana Correctional Institution to update the detention records of inmate Donald Steven by June 13, local media reported on June…
Vanimo-Green lawmaker and Culture and Tourism Minister Belden Namah has raised serious concerns over weak security measures at the Papua New Guinea–Indonesia border, warning of…
Two senior officials from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) have been referred to the police for investigation for alleged financial misconduct. National Police chief…
Tensions have been growing along the Western-Hela provincial border following a violent kidnapping on May 12 that has forced the shutdown of schools and health…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) electoral process has deteriorated over the decades due to poor administration, lack of independence, and widespread abuse, Institute of National Affairs…
