UNICEF on December 1 said the mother-to-child HIV transmission rate in Papua New Guinea (PNG) remained very high at 30% at the end of 2023.…
State Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey on November 29 revealed to parliament that the 2025 state budget is set at 28.4 billion kina. The 2025 budget, dubbed…
The parliament on November 27 agreed to amend a section of the Constitution which stipulates the imposition of no confidence motions against the prime minister.…
Another vote of no confidence was filed against Prime Minister James Marape by the political opposition on November 27. The motion was lodged by Abau…
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…
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,…
https://youtu.be/uJCi7CGpcik?si=p6M03G-TxYYbxUiP Prime Minister James Marape on November 21 dismissed claims by the political opposition that his government is withholding funds to districts and provinces represented…
Bougainville Police are investigating the killing of six members of the same family over sorcery allegations, local media reported on November 21. The six victims…
Prime Minister James Marape on November 19 said his government is implementing major reforms and needs strong voting numbers from his coalition to pass major…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) parliamentary democracy system is weak partly due to political parties failing to hold their members of parliament accountable, political party registrar…
The central government continues to operate with a budget deficit as the country approaches the 2025 budget session at parliament Bank of PNG insiders said…
The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) and the China Geological Survey signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in geological exploration in the country. MRA…
The central government is facing a significant dilemma as it plans to issue the 2025 state budget, according to reports. The 2025 budget is currently…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) exports continue to be dominated by the mineral sector, with almost 98.9% of the exports going to Australia, while 60% of…
The population of Lae in Morobe province has increased due to migrants fleeing violence in nearby provinces, Lae lawmaker and Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso…
The Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority (MBPHA) on November 4 signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asia-Pacific Malaria Leaders Alliance (APLMA) to increase efforts…
Leaders within the coalition government led by Prime Minister James Marape are setting security and law enforcement as top priorities in preparation for the upcoming…
Porgera Chamber of Commerce head Nickson Pakea on November 6 called on the central government for urgent action to address illegal mining at the Porgera…
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas on November 5 said the province’s government is capable of addressing security issues in the region, including tribal conflicts. He…
Foreign Affairs Minister and Moresby South lawmaker Justin Tkatchenko condemned a violent eviction in the Lower Talai area of Badili suburb, National Capital District, Port…
Work is underway in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to improve the country's election process by prioritizing use of the national identification card, Administrative Services Minister…
The Bank of China is on the brink of gaining its first full foothold in the Pacific, with an application to set up a branch…
Prime Minister James Marape has introduced a new integrated Agro Foresty Project in Western province worth 4.8 billion kina. The announcement was made following the…
A special unit of the National Police is currently undergoing training for a three-month state of emergency operation slated to start in December, Prime Minister…
Puma Energy can only supply up to 140,000 liters of fuel a month to Wewak in East Sepik province despite the province’s demand of around…
