Community advocacy organization ACT NOW, in collaboration with Australian watchdog Jubilee Australia, released a report titled "The FCA Logging Scandal," highlighting abuses of a Papua…
Australia will spend $5 million to support vaccination efforts in Papua New Guinea (PNG) following the detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus in the country. The funding,…
Local landowners and affected residents on Misima Island in Milne Bay province on May 21 stated their opposition to the extension of an expired tenement…
Mt. Hagen city in the Western Highlands and five other urban centers in the Highlands region have been left without electricity for a month, according…
Ela Motors officially broke ground on a new boat manufacturing facility at 11-Mile, Lae city in Morobe province, aiming to significantly boost production and support…
Japan is calling on the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government to address long-standing trade and investment issues that are discouraging Japanese businesses and tourists from…
Overseas visitor spending in Papua New Guinea rose sharply in the first half of 2024, signaling a strong rebound in the country’s tourism sector, according…
National Police chief David Manning said on May 16 the police force has rejected thousands of police recruitment applications due to fraud, poor documentation, and…
Five people were killed in a communal clash between members of the Enga and Goilala clans near the Waigani Market, National Capital District, Port Moresby.…
The government broke ground on a new 12 million kina national courthouse in Daru, Western Province, on May 16. This modern judicial facility is designed…
Papua New Guinea trails most Pacific nations in digital and financial literacy, according to a newly released report from the UN Development Program (UNDP) and…
Several prominent Papua New Guineans have expressed concerns over the introduction of China Southern Airlines' new route connecting Guangzhou, Port Moresby, and Port Vila, capital…
The central government is ramping up efforts to complete its agenda before the 2027 parliamentary elections, local media reported on May 14. Prime Minister James…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore on May 13 confirmed that environmental testing of wastewater has revealed the presence of poliovirus type 2 in Port Moresby and…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has officially launched the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Monitoring System (GMS) Project, marking a significant milestone in Papua New…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore is urging an overhaul of the nation’s disaster preparedness systems, citing major gaps in coordination, manpower, and technical capacity. Speaking at…
A magistrate at a Committal Court has raised serious concerns regarding the increasing number of drug-related cases, despite the imposition of severe penalties, local media…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has collected nearly 30% of its 19 billion kina revenue target for 2025 as of April, Prime Minister James Marape…
The Morobe provincial government has launched eight major development projects in Markham district, aimed at improving connectivity, energy access, as well as economic growth. Key…
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has voiced concern over the absence of official complaints regarding potential corruption involving high-ranking government officials despite recent public…
Modilon Hospital in Madang province on May 7 has suspended outpatient services for both adults and children due to a prolonged water shortage affecting the…
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika on May 5 ordered Justice Derek Hartshorn to appoint a seven-member Supreme Court bench to hear a reference filed by…
The 10% base tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Papua New Guinea (PNG) exports is expected to have minimal direct impact on local…
Rising safety concerns have gripped the community following a series of violent incidents at the Taurama Aquatic & Indoor Center (TAIC), a popular sports and…
Finance Minister Thomas Opa announced that the central government will cover the 95-million-kina funding shortfall for the 2025 local-level government (LLG) elections, local media reported…
