Residents in Kundiawa-Gembogl district, Simbu province, criticized the government for withholding funds meant to be used for the country’s 50th Independence celebrations. The community is…
A clash occurred between a group of residents and security personnel on September 3 at Aitape Town Market in West Sepik province. Authorities reported that…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has strongly condemned the unauthorized landing of a New Zealand Air Force C-130 aircraft at Buka Airport on September 4.…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is intensifying efforts to strengthen governance on corruption and financial crimes ahead of a crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) review…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has launched the Bilum Digital Platform to improve transparency, accountability, and service delivery across all levels of government. The platform, now…
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on September 3 emphasized Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s potential to offer valuable insights into contemporary global issues such as geopolitics,…
The Ramu-Madang highway continues to deteriorate amid insufficient attention and funding despite being a critical economic corridor in the country. The highway connects Madang province…
The Bougainville Electoral Commission has rescheduled polling for the 2025 Bougainville elections to September 5, to allow for the full delivery of ballot papers across…
Labor Minister Kessy Sawang announced that Papua New Guinea will soon implement a new national minimum wage for the first time in 11 years, following…
The Internal Revenue Commission’s (IRC) Commissioner General Sam Koim stated that the commission is set to undergo significant reforms as the government seeks to modernize…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) produces only five coconut-based products, compared to more than 100 in other countries, according to Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK) Managing Director…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) holds some of the largest gold and copper mineral deposits in the world, according to Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Managing Director…
More than 80,000 children in Western province remain unvaccinated following the first phase of a polio immunization campaign that struggled to reach remote communities. The…
Markham lawmaker Konie Iguan supported the district’s approach in handling the medicine shortage faced by the country by building a laboratory dedicated to researching herbal…
Security is being ramped up across Papua New Guinea ahead of the country’s 50th Independence Day celebrations on September 16, with authorities focusing on both…
A woman was murdered in Tabale local-level government, Kamtai, Sinasina-Yonggomugi district in Simbu province on September 1. The victim’s body was found near Kawikane River,…
Military personnel from 10 partner nations have joined the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) to mark the country’s 50th Independence anniversary. Rear Adm. Philip…
Prime Minister James Marape on September 1 reaffirmed the government’s plan to establish a second district for Alotau in Milne Bay province by 2027 as…
Prime Minister James Marape on September 1 urged health professionals and administrators in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to enhance the delivery of both basic and…
The Department of Works and Highways opened a new office complex in Lae city, Morobe province, as part of an initiative to standardize works offices…
Schools in remote areas of Madang province are grappling with serious issues, such as isolation, lack of resources, and difficulties in providing quality education to…
A team from the University of Newcastle in Australia will lead a new emergency response training program in Papua New Guinea (PNG), backed by a…
Yakuman tribal leader Danny Katie has urged Wapenamandalawmaker and Transport Minister Miki Kaeok to support a ceasefire and help end tribal fighting in the district.…
The Central provincial government has approved 27 million kina to start the long-awaited Central City project, marking a major milestone in establishing a distinct identity…
Six schools on Karkar Island in Madang province have received a total of 190,000 kina in infrastructure grants from the Sumkar District Development Authority (SDDA),…
