The Papua New Guinea government has officially transferred its 36.46% stake in Bougainville Copper Ltd. (BCL) to the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), a move valued…
New Ireland governor Walter D. Schnaubelt has allocated 10 million kina for infrastructure projects in Lovongai Local Level Government (LLG), including 3 million kina annually…
Election Commission (EC) chief Simon Sinai on June 26 confirmed the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) elections remains on schedule, with polling to start on…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa on June 24 criticized the government and key officials for incompetence in conducting the 2025 local level government (LLG) elections. Tomuriesa…
International Trade and Investment Minister Richrad Maru said Papua New Guinea (PNG) only has a relatively small economy compared to other countries, despite its abundant…
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) and Agriculture and Fisheries in Aviation (AFIA) on June 26 signed a 40-year lease agreement to facilitate the export of…
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa on June 25 unveiled a cocoa nursery program to all six districts in the province to assist smallholder farmers venture into…
Authorities approved a plan to allocate 1.3 million kina for the establishment of a power station in Kikori, Gulf province. Kikori district administrator Jerry Hape…
The Papua New Guinea Customs Service (PNGCS) conducted monitoring visits to three oil facilities across the country to enhance excise administration. PNGCS head David Towe…
The Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) on June 25 held an update session for the landowners of the Panguna project.…
The demand for emergency medical care in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is rising at an average rate of 33% per year, reflecting the growing reliance…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore on June 25 declared HIV as a national crisis in the country following a rise in new infections, with 30 new…
The New Ireland provincial government has committed 7 million kina to upgrade two major hospitals in the province, part of a broader plan to improve…
A clash between two groups of residents occurred near the Port Moresby Technical College in National Capital District, Port Moresby at around 6:00 PM on…
An armed robbery occurred at the Vision City bus stop on Waigani Drive, National Capital District, Port Moresby at around 11:50 AM on June 28.…
The National Court on June 26 extended the May 14 stay orders against acting Correctional Service (CS) commissioner chief inspector Bernard Nepo from interfering with…
About 600 kg of confiscated cannabis and counterfeit cigarettes were destroyed by the authorities on June 25 in a controlled burn outside Port Moresby. The…
The Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) concluded the Puk Puk joint exercise with the Australian Defense Force (ADF) on June 26. The exercise took…
State-owned electricity operator PNG Power chief executive officer Paul Bayly on June 25 outlined his key priorities in transforming the institution. Bayly’s strategy focuses on…
Wau-Waria local level government (LLG) president David Anjo on June 21 highlighted the lack of healthcare facilities in his district as several residents have lost…
Six police officers under the Simbu provincial command on June 24 have been suspended following a mass breakout from the Kundiawa Police detention facility in…
Prime Minister James Marape on June 24 launched the board of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) first National Rugby League (NRL) team. Marape described the team…
The Papua New Guinea Resource Governance Coalition (PNGRGC) is urging the government to fully implement the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) reforms to avoid potential…
Two hundred families in Womayen village, East Sepik province will each receive a 5,000-liter water tank under the Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority’s Water, Sanitation, and…
Wewak lawmaker Stanley Samban on June 24 said that the damaged Boram Bridge in East Sepik province will be rebuilt once funds are available from…
