News

PNG to Host 2033 APEC Leaders’ Summit

Papua New Guinea has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2033 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation [APEC] Leaders’ Summit.

Read full story →

Roy Daggy takes helm of ICCC, promises bold consumer-focused reforms

Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has entered a new era of leadership with the appointment of Roy Daggy as Commissioner, succeeding long-serving Commissioner and chief executive officer Paulus Ain.

Read full story →

Chilly and rainy day in store for the Melbourne Cup

Tricky conditions will face jockeys and punters alike at Flemington for the Melbourne Cup today.

Read full story →

PNG to spend K2 million on COP30 delegation, majority funded by development partners

Papua New Guinea’s participation in the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil from 10th to 21st November will cost the government around K2 million, covering 20 percent of the delegation’s expenses.

Read full story →

Business confidence maintained as Hagen Central polling nears completion

Business owners and investors in Mt Hagen have been assured that the city remains calm and fully operational amid polling for Hagen Central, with police maintaining order since last Friday.

Read full story →

Milne Bay businesses take the lead in protecting coral reefs through blue economy initiative

Four small businesses in Milne Bay Province have become the latest champions of marine conservation under the Gutpla Solwara, Gutpla Bisnis Programme, a United Nations-backed initiative turning local entrepreneurship into a force for protecting coral reefs.

Read full story →

Police report peaceful and orderly LLG polling in Western Highlands

The Local Level Government [LLG] elections in Western Highlands Province are progressing smoothly into their sixth day today.

Read full story →

Bird commits K20,000 to boost local cocoa cooperative in East Sepik


The Yekere Cooperative Society has received a major boost from East Sepik governor Allan Bird with a K20,000 funding commitment.

Read full story →

Body of missing American missionary found off Gavuvu coast

Police and provincial authorities have confirmed the recovery of an 18-year-old American missionary who drowned while swimming off Gavuvu Village in West New Britain Province.

Read full story →

3% pay rise confirmed for public servants, RSAs to seek approval

Over 145,000 public servants captured in the Alesco Payroll System will see a 3% increase in their pay starting January 26, 2026.

Read full story →