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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

Law & Justice Sector

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

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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

Infastructure Sector, news-update

Mugil Bridge in Madang replaced.

Friday 30th October, 2026 The Department of Works and Highways in partnership with Australia has replaced Mugil Bridge, a critical transport link connecting communities across Madang, Sumkar, Bogia and Middle

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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

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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)

Infastructure Sector, news-update

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

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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

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Neville Choi takes over as PINA President

Friday 25th September, 2026 PAPUA New Guinea Media Council president Neville Choi has been appointed president of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA). Choi takes over the regional media body

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Driving Ground-Level Accountability

Thursday 10th September, 2026 ​ Prime Minister James Marape and the National Leadership Team have taken their regional oversight tour to the Western Highlands after the PMs maiden trip from

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