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 is urging an overhaul of the nation’s disaster preparedness systems, citing major gaps in coordination, manpower, and technical capacity. Speaking at…
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 government is advancing its national digital identity initiative with the launch of a data integration exercise involving key institutions such as the Civil Registry…
Central province governor Rufina Peter on April 17 maintained her concerns about the potential negative security impacts of the Connect PNG road infrastructure program, local…
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to advancing major resource and infrastructure projects, following the defeat of a recent no-confidence motion in…
Experts have issued a warning that Lae, a major and rapidly expanding city in Papua New Guinea, is at a considerably greater risk of experiencing…
A month after the central government shut down Facebook and Messenger nationwide, concerns are growing over the legality and motivations behind the unprecedented move. The…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 action taken by the West Sepik governor Tony Wouwou to ban the entry of about 70 job-seeking men from Papua New Guinea's Highlands into…
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso announced on March 4 the inclusion of the UK, Canada, and Singapore in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) visa-on-arrival (VOA) program.…
Former Army general Jerry Singirok raised questions about the defense treaty discussions between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia, local media reported on March 4.…
The central government signed an official agreement to launch the first formal audit of the Connect PNG program since its inception in 2020, local media…
Prime Minister James Marape on February 25 called for urgent global action against illegal fishing and the exploitation of Pacific fisheries. Speaking at the Honiara…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNvH4rF9aEY The political opposition deputy leader, James Nomane, criticized Prime Minister James Marape for prioritizing Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) National Rugby League (NRL) bid over…
The central government and its Australian counterpart initiated negotiations for a new defense treaty on February 20, a move that could have significant implications for…
Aid agencies operating in the Pacific are scrambling to assess the impact of US President Donald Trump's executive order to freeze billions of dollars in…
Prime Minister James Marape on January 26 urged US President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement,…
Prime Minister James Marape on January 21 expressed congratulations to Donald Trump following his inauguration as the new president of the US. Marape emphasized the…
Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko said on January 14 that Papua New Guinea (PNG) is expecting to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia in 2025. The…
