Minister Calls for more Environmental Impact Reporting: Announces New Media Development Policy Nearing Cabinet Endorsement

Monday 6 May, 2023 Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon Timothy Masiu, emphasized the influential role of media in addressing the pressing environmental challenges facing the globe, during the World Press Freedom Day celebration at the University of PNG, on Friday 3 May 2024. Highlighting the theme “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in … Read more

ICT Minister proposes signing of   MoU with UPNG Journalism School

Monday 6 May  2024 ICT Minister Hon. Timothy Masiu with students and lecturers of the Journalism and Public Relations Strand, UPNG during the World Press Freedom Day on Friday 3 May 2024. Minister  for Information and Communications Technology Hon. Timothy Masiu, lauded the Journalism and  Public Relations strand of the University of Papua New Guinea, … Read more

Paita Calls For Stakeholder Consultation on Proposed Gold Refinery Project and Legislative Bill

Friday 3 May 2024 Minister for Finance, Hon. Rainbo Paita has proposed a wider stakeholder consultation on the proposed Gold Refinery Project and its legislative Bill. This  is in light of the growing concerns  expressed by the general public, including the members of the Law Society, Mining industry and other professional bodies. “ As a … Read more

PNG Signs Port State Measures Agreement

Thursday 2 May 2024 Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Hon. Jelta Wong  and Mr. Maurizo Martina, Deputy Director-General of FAO in Rome. (photo: Fisheries Ministry). Papua New Guinea has taken a momentous step in its commitment to the global fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing through its recent accession to the Food … Read more

ICT Minister Leads Delegation to Indonesia for Bilateral Meeting

Monday 22 April, 2024 Years of discussions between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia culminated in a historic visit to Jakarta, led by the Minister for Information Communication and Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu. Masiu is joined by a high-level delegation that includes the Chief Executive Officer for NICTA, Mr. Kila Gulo-Vui, Deputy Secretary for Policy and … Read more

PNG Delegation Visits Indonesia’s State of the Art Telco Equipment Testing Lab

Friday 26 April 2024 ICT Minister Timothy Masiu inside   Indonesia’s Telecommunications Equipment Testing Laboratory. Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, led his   delegation  on   a site visit to Indonesia’s state-of-the-art Telecommunications Equipment Testing Laboratory yesterday (Thursday 25 April). The site visit was  on an invitation by the Minister for … Read more

Papua New Guinea, Indonesia Pledge Closer Collaboration in ICT

Thursday 25 April, 2024 ICT Minister Hon Timothy Masiu presenting the Draft MoU for ICT Corporation & Development to counterpart, His Excellency Mr Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister for Communication and Informatics of Indonesia. The Minister for Information and Communications Technology Hon. Timothy Masiu, in a landmark bilateral meeting with the Minister for Communication and Informatics … Read more

PNG ICT Delegation Receives Warm Welcome at Indonesian Border

Thursday 25 April 2024 Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information Communications Technology (ICT), Hon Timothy Masiu, and his delegation were  warmly  welcomed at the Wutung/Skouw Border upon entering Indonesia earlier this week. Minister Masiu’s visit to Jakarta signifies a significant step in bilateral relations between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. He is leading his delegation … Read more

Prime Minister  Marape Announces Potential Recruitment Opportunities for Papua New Guineans in the Australian Army

Isurava, Northern  Province,  Thursday April 25, 2024 Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape  , disclosed promising discussions regarding the recruitment of Papua New Guineans into the Australian army, during a historic trek along the Kokoda Trail with his counterpart, Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese.  These discussions took place during bilateral meetings with Australian ministers in … Read more