Two men were injured in a clash between Hanuabada villagers and public motor vehicle (PMV) operators on July 8, prompting temporary roadblocks and heightened security…
The central government will introduce laws to prosecute not only perpetrators of so-called sorcery-related killings but also those who witness the crimes without intervening or…
Electoral Commission chairman Simon Sinai on July 7 confirmed a delay in the start of polling for the 2025 local-level government (LLG) Elections. He cited…
International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has voiced his support for the proposed 90-MW Kaugel Hydropower Project in the Southern Highlands province, calling it…
Eight suspects, including an alleged gunman, have surrendered to police in connection with the torture and murder of a woman in Hela province, following false…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has just 51 formal safe houses and 74 family support centers nationwide, far below what is needed, especially in rural and…
Rabaul town has received 756,000 kina to begin a major desilting project aimed at clearing volcanic ash from key streets, part of ongoing efforts to…
TISA Bank has opened a new branch in Wewak, East Sepik province, marking another step in its nationwide expansion aimed at improving financial access across…
Cocoa production in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Sepik region is projected to generate more than 300 million in additional revenue by the end of this…
The New Ireland provincial government will allocate 10 million kina annually for its business arm, New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC), to boost agriculture and fisheries…
National cooperatives secretariat president Reuben Yapi on July 4 emphasized that cooperatives are key to achieving the central government’s goals of employment and wealth creation…
Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) governor Elizabeth Genia announced that the central bank has paid a 48.5 million kina dividend to the government. Genia…
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on July 7 arrived in Port Moresby to meet his Papua New Guinea (PNG) counterpart Billy Joseph. The meeting between…
Alcoholic beverages worth approximately three million kina were surrendered by businesses amid the recent ban on sale and consumption in Hela province. Earlier in 2025,…
A clash occurred between two groups of residents in Kira Kira village, National Capital District, Port Moresby on July 7. The violence broke out at…
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 Lagaip Bridge in Enga Province was partially dismantled on July 2, reportedly by members of the Walin, Pain, and Wapan tribes. The alleged act…
The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea has strongly opposed a recent constitutional amendment declaring the country a Christian nation, warning that the move threatens…
Media workers and practitioners during a special parliamentary committee inquiry on July 1 collectively called for increased support and recognition within their field. Gregory Moses,…
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso on July 2 called on Papua New Guinea to support the people of Bougainville as they navigate their path toward…
Prime Minister James Marape has announced that Papua New Guinea has secured a $63.4 million grant from the Green Climate Fund, marking the country's first…
The potential impact of US tariffs on Papua New Guinea would likely be limited due to the low volume of trade between the two countries,…
Wilson Moke, a prominent resident of Mt. Hagen in Western Highlands Province, has called for a ban on betel nut trading within the city on…
Jeffery Singer, head of small-to-medium enterprises at Tisa Bank, on July 3 urged farmer cooperatives to establish strong, trust-based relationships with financial institutions to improve…
Former prime minister Peter O'Neill has sharply criticized the current government for its unprecedented borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stating that Papua New…
