From across Papua New Guinea
The Director General of the World Trade Organization [WTO], Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will be visiting Papua New Guinea [PNG] in May 2026 at the invitation of the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru. Minister Maru extended the invitation to Dr. Okonjo-Iweala during their bilateral meeting today on the margins of the APEC Ministerial […]
Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the Government will introduce major changes to improve how elections are run before the 2027 National General Election. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mr. Marape said the reforms will make future elections fair, transparent, and credible. The reforms will include biometric and ID-based voting, the appointment of a […]
Western Province is taking steps to strengthen its response to climate change following a consultation meeting in Daru between the Climate Change and Development Authority [CCDA], the provincial administration, and key stakeholders. Acting CCDA Managing Director Debra Sungi said the meeting aimed to set up a Provincial Climate Change Committee, which will align with local […]
Bank South Pacific Financial Group recorded a 15 percent rise in its revenue earnings for this quarter compared to the same period last year. BSP CEO Mark Robinson says the bank had another strong quarter, earning K860 million in revenue for the third quarter, a 15% increase from the same period last year. He said […]
The Private Business Committee has rejected the latest motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape, saying it cannot be accepted under the country’s Constitution. The motion was filed by Sir Puka Temu, the Member for Abau, and was seconded by James Nomane, the Member for Chuave. The two had nominated Peter O’Neill, Member […]
Coffee grown in Marawaka, Eastern Highlands is gaining international attention, earning the role of official coffee sponsor for APEC 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. The coffee is marketed under the Imunika Wellness Specialized Coffee brand and is now available in Korean markets. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, who attended the APEC meetings, thanked Imunika for […]
Grade 12 students from rural areas are deprived of a fair shot into tertiary institutions by the new selection system, leaving teachers deeply concerned. Two school administrators from West Sepik’s St. Ignatius Secondary School were very critical of the Grade12 Selection Process. School Principal Ronald Raintangen and Founder Frank Evans described the new system as […]
Public Servants will soon have a 3 percent general salary increase starting January 2026. This following a memorandum of Agreement 2026–2028 Pay Fixation Agreement, signed between the Department of Personnel Management and Public Employees Association in Port Moresby, today. This will take effect on January 1st next year. Department of Personnel Management Secretary Tais Sansan […]
The Secretary for the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government has responded to a petition presented by Anglimp LLG President Nicholas Koruwa, saying the matter will be addressed after the current LLG elections. The petition and protest stem from disputes over the legality of newly created wards within the Kuna-Komun and Anglimp LLGs, which […]
Captain James Pima, Chief Executive Officer of national aviation company Heli Solutions, has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Authority [TPA]. Captain Pima brings decades of experience in aviation and in reaching some of Papua New Guinea’s most remote areas. He joins other board members representing key parts of the tourism sector, including […]