Mining Minister Wake Goi on November 26 approved 44 mining permit applications, including exploration licenses, in Port Moresby. The 44 licenses include 18 extension licenses,…
National Capital District governor Powes Parkop on November 26 said about 1.4 million women and girls in the country are subject to violence every year.…
The parliament on November 26 appointed Freddie Reu Kumai, a lawmaker from Talasea, as the new chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. Kumai received support…
The Teaching Service Commission on November 26 said it has agreed to implement a 15% wage increase for teachers across Papua New Guinea. “While public…
Works and Highways Minister Solan Mirisim told parliament on November 26 that the construction of the Wau-Bulolo Highway will be completed in September 2025 due…
The Morobe provincial government on November 25 signed a memorandum of understanding with Morobe Resources Holdings Limited and state-run electricity operator PNG Power Limited for…
The Livestock Development Corporation (LDC) on November 24 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australia-based exporter Bondstock Rural Exports (BRE) to boost live cattle…
A project to install street lighting in Kiunga, North Fly district, Western province has reached the final phase, local media reports on November 26 said.…
The parliament resumed its session on November 26 with a focus on the deliberation and approval of the 2025 state budget. The budget will outline…
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…
The central government is initiating a recruitment drive to increase the number of police personnel in Papua New Guinea, Police and Internal Security Minister Peter…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has a three-year program tailored to support Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) 2025 National Money Plan, IMF PNG office head Sohrab…
A clash occurred at a graduation ceremony at the Pacific Adventist University in Port Moresby on November 24. According to university officials, the incident involved…
Kina Bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on the…
Over 1,000 marijuana plants worth at least 50,000 kina were destroyed during a raid in Rugusit village, Gazelle district, East New Britain on November 25.…
A land dispute between the Puriai and Kauptup clans in Waria local level government in Wau, Morobe was resolved with help from the police on…
Tragedies and crimes in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are often followed by accusations of sorcery and unspeakable acts of violence, a cycle that has become…
Three members of the Kandep tribe were killed and 21 others were injured in communal violence near the Kagamuga Airport in Mount Hagen district, Wester…
Finance Minister Miki Kaeok on November 24 said claims totaling 254 million kina halted by the Ombudsman have yet to be verified. The Ombudsman on…
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) said it is facing fuel shortages following Puma Energy’s announcement that it will cease fuel deliveries for aviation in Papua New…
The president of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Ismael Toroama, has called the central government to address the Bougainville independence issue directly. Toroama told a…
The Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) warned consumers of an increase in vegetable cooking oil in the next few months. The commission said the…
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,…
Government public services will stop for the year-end period from December 25 to January 1, 2025, Department of Personnel Management secretary Taies Sansan said. Operations…
Two men were arrested for their alleged links to an alleged investment fraud ring at the Holiday Inn Hotel in National Capital District, Port Moresby…
