Two Asian nationals were injured in an armed robbery at their shop in Kokoda, Northern province at around 1:00 AM on April 15. Eight robbers…
The US is reaffirming its commitment to strengthening ties with Papua New Guinea (PNG) in energy and critical minerals, as a senior US State Department…
The Supreme Court has ruled that local level government (LLG) elections will proceed as scheduled, rejecting a bid to delay the polls. A three-judge panel…
Major upgrades are planned for Port Moresby International Airport, also known as Jacksons International Airport, as newly appointed Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi aims to…
The Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) has dismissed claims of food shortages and operational difficulties stemming from outstanding debts. PNGDF Commander Rear Adm. Philip…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) is developing significant tax reforms to reduce financial burdens on workers and businesses in anticipation of the nation's 50th Independence…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) announced a forecast of positive economic upturn for the country in 2025 on April 10, driven by robust…
Papua New Guinea will 'immediately' lift a ban on forest carbon credit schemes, the Pacific nation's climate minister said, opening up its vast wilderness to…
A new partnership between the City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) Foundation and the Sir Brian Bell Foundation has made early detection of cervical cancer more accessible,…
Prime Minister James Marape unveiled a major national agricultural credit scheme on April 7, aimed at bolstering Papua New Guinean farmers, agribusinesses, and provincial governments…
House Speaker Job Pomat adjourned parliament until 10:00 AM on April 15, when lawmakers reconvened on April 8 following a Supreme Court ruling on a…
Prime Minister James Marape has accepted a 10% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) exports to the US, signaling…
House Speaker Job Pomat has summoned all members of parliament for an urgent session on April 8, following a Supreme Court ruling on a disallowed…
The Catholic Church on March 25 publicly opposed a recently passed bill that officially designates Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a Christian state through constitutional…
The central government conducted a test on March 24 that temporarily blocked access to social media platforms, notably Facebook, for much of the day. Police…
Business owners in Lae, Morobe province on March 23 requested clarity from the central government regarding the planned goods and services tax (GST) exemptions for…
The National Statistical Office (NSO) is set to present the results of the 2024 National Population Census to the central government in July. NSO chairman…
Foreign exchange remains the foremost concern for Papua New Guinea’s business community in 2025, according to Pacific Senior Economist Justin Smirk on March 19. Smirk…
The central government introduced a new income tax bill on March 20, aiming to overhaul the 1959 Income Tax Act as part of its ongoing…
Parliament deputy speaker and Middle Ramu lawmaker Kansol Kamdaru urged the central government on March 18 to ban gambling as part of efforts to curb…
A man from Kumul No. 1 village in Morobe province was sentenced to five years in prison on March 12 over violence related to accusation…
Prime Minister James Marape on March 17 asserted that Bougainville is not yet prepared for political independence, stressing the necessity of achieving economic independence and…
The central government is grappling with an outstanding balance of over 1.7 billion kina from its 27 billion kina 2024 state budget, which is intended…
The Madang electoral office is facing a debt of over 1.5 million kina owed to service providers and temporary electoral workers (TEWs) involved in the…
The parliament successfully passed a significant amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution on March 12, establishing an 18-month grace period following a failed vote…
