Government spends over K1 billion on fuel relief since April
The Government has spent more than K1 billion on fuel subsidies since April 2026 to cushion Papua New Guineans from rising international fuel prices, with the Goods and Services Tax…
PomGen calls for district hospitals to ease pressure on emergency department
Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) has called for the urgent establishment of Level 4 hospitals in Moresby South and Moresby North East, and the upgrading of Gerehu Hospital, to ease…
Marape announces proposed three-child family planning policy
Prime Minister James Marape has linked family planning to maternal health and household economic welfare, saying the Government’s proposed national policy will seek to prevent unplanned pregnancies and encourage families…
ICCC monitors rice, flour and sugar prices as costs expected to rise
The Minister for Treasury has declared rice, flour and sugar as goods for price monitoring under the Prices Regulation Act, with the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) examining price…
Josephine Pitmur takes over as Acting Justice Secretary
Josephine Pitmur has been appointed Acting Secretary of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General following the retirement of Dr Eric Kwa, who served in the position for eight years. Justice…
Marape calls on UPNG Chancellor to resign
Prime Minister James Marape has called on University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Chancellor Sir Robert Igara to resign following the immediate departure of Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Findlay over allegations…
PNG to Discuss Pacific Cybersecurity Cooperation in Fiji
Wednesday 28 October, 2026 Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Robert Naguri, has been invited to take part in a cybersecurity discussion in Fiji, where he…
New AUS-PNG ICT MoU to Advance PNG’s Connectivity and Digital Future
Papua New Guinea and Australia have agreed to work together on the country’s long-term digital development, with plans to improve telecommunications, internet connectivity and other information and communications technology (ICT)…
Ramu Grid Transmission Upgrade Completed, Generation Remains a Challenge
Monday 12 October, 2026 Papua New Guinea needs to develop more electricity generation projects to make full use of its upgraded Ramu Grid transmission network, following the commissioning of a…
US Embassy Hosts Discussions on Internet Costs, AI and Online Safety
Thursday, October 1st, 2026 US Embassy Hosts Discussions on Internet Costs, AI and Online SafetyThe cost of internet, artificial intelligence, online safety and the growing use of digital services in…