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Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers from the 2nd Royal Pacific Islands Regiment conduct live-fire sneaker lanes alongside Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment during Exercise Wantok Warrior in Townsville, Queensland. SOLDIERS from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) Royal Pacific Islands Regiment (RPIR) have completed the Australia-based component of Exercise Wantok Warrior 2026, strengthening military skills and reinfo

(Left to Right) Leka Pitoi (executive manager strategic planning economic and international fisheries), Leban Gisawa (deputy managing director corporate services), Dr Saangalofa Clark (outgoing CEO PNA), Justin Ilakini (NFA managing director) and Aketa Taanga (PNA Vessel Days scheme manager) met in Port Moresby yesterday (July 8) reaffirming the longstanding partnership on fisheries initiatives between PNG and PNA. THE chief executive officer of the Parties to the Nauru Agree

AUSTRALIA is helping grow rugby league across the Pacific, committing $250 million over 10 years to the Pacific Rugby League Partnership. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday joined Prime Minister James Marape and leaders from Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane to launch the new partnership, which aims to strengthen the link between sport and opportunities in education, leadership and employment. The leaders were joined by the Chairman of the Australian Rugby League

PRIME Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, have yesterday announced the entry into force of the Pukpuk Treaty. Australia and Papua New Guinea are now formally allies. This is Papua New Guinea’s first alliance with any country, and Australia’s first in more than 70 years. The Pukpuk Treaty is underpinned by a mutual defence commitment, recognising that an armed attack on either country is a threat to both nations, and t

Participants and instructors from Papua New Guinea Defence Force who completed the specialised communications course, along with support staff from the Australian Defence Force, in Port Moresby NON-COMMISSIONED officers from across the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) successfully completed a communications course last month. The course aimed to help them improve their ability to communicate clearly and securely during operations. It was held at the Signal Wing, Goldie

IMAGE 1: U.S. Army Soldiers from the 844th Engineer Battalion and Papua New Guinea Defense Forces during Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 at Igam Barracks, Lae, Papua New Guinea, July 7, 2026. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mason Tran. THE United States Army Pacific and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) will conduct Exercise Tamiok Strike 2026 from July 13-24, 2026, at locations including Port Moresby, Wewak, and Lae. This sixth iteration of the bilateral exercise brings

Operation Render Safe leadership hosted a delegation of dignitaries including international partner representatives from Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States, France, Japan, and India, in East New Britain, Wednesday, June 10. PAPUA New Guinea, Australia and international partners have come together in East New Britain Province for Operation Render Safe 2026, reaffirming a shared commitment to safety, cooperation, and lasting regional partnerships. The last ti

RPNG with the RSIPF Deputy Commissioner Operations Simpson Pogeava at the Henderson International Airport in April when they arrived. (Solomon ISlands Government/Website) Police Commissioner David Manning has confirmed that an investigation is underway into the alleged behaviour of four police members on international deployment, following an altercation with members of the public in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The investigation is under the direct oversight of Assistant Commis

The Road Traffic Authority (RTA) presented a K20 million cheque to the PNG Roads Fund Board yesterday, the first contribution of its kind since the its establishment under the Road Traffic Act 2014. RTA Chairman Dominic Kaumu presented the cheque to PNG Road Fund Board Chairman and Secretary for the Department Finance, Samuel Penias. He said the K20 million reflects the significant financial turnaround achieved by the authority over the past eighteen months in its core functi

Prime Minister James Marape has retained responsibility for the National Volunteer Services and Disaster, as well as the Sports and Correctional Services portfolios. In a major reshuffle announced yesterday, Prime Minister Marape said the Government is repositioning central agencies to concentrate on strategy, policy, economic management, and oversight, rather than being burdened by administrative processes. The changes also saw six new Members of Parliament sworn in as Minis

Digicel PNG is proud to announce its participation as a Gold Sponsor of the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 (DTS26), Papua New Guinea’s premier national platform dedicated to advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda. The summit, led by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), will be held in Port Moresby, bringing together government leaders, industry partners, development agencies, innovators, and digital stakeholders to collaborate

Health Minister Dr. Billy Joseph has welcomed the tabling of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Children and Youth Wellbeing report, describing its findings as a wake-up call for the country's health sector. Dr. Joseph commended Committee Chairman Powes Parkop and members of the committee for their extensive work in bringing critical issues affecting children and young people before Parliament. The report highlights several pressing challenges within the health sector, in

A former Australian Federal Police investigator has been appointed the Executive Director of the RPNGC Internal Affairs Directorate. Chief Superintendent Brendon Withers was sworn in as a member of the RPNGC and commissioned to the rank of Chief Superintendent on Thursday. The commissioning was witnessed by Deputy Commissioner Special Operations Donald Yamasombi, Deputy Commissioner Field Operations Samson Kua, Assistant Commissioner Internal Affairs Emil Alpha, and Commander

The government is proposing legislation aimed at formally recognising and supporting the role of the National St John Ambulance (NStJA) in delivering emergency medical services across Papua New Guinea, following an announcement by Prime Minister James Marape in Parliament on July 15. The National St John Ambulance said the proposed law would provide a legal framework for the organisation’s responsibilities as the country’s national ambulance service and support future develop

Port Moresby | 17 July 2026 Concerns have been raised over ongoing delays in the issuance of National Identity (NID) cards, with reports indicating that thousands of Papua New Guineans, particularly those living in rural communities, remain undocumented and unable to access essential services and employment opportunities. The shortage and delayed processing of NID cards have become a significant challenge for many young Papua New Guineans seeking formal employment, as the NID

Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea is entering a new era of resource development, with Government policies now securing stronger national returns while keeping the country open for world-class investment. Speaking at the opening of PNG Resources Week 2026 in Port Moresby today (13.07.2026), PM Marape said PNG’s mining and petroleum industries, with more than 40 years of experience, are now positioned for their next phase of gro

The Department of Education has officially transferred two major administrative functions to the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), marking a significant milestone in the implementation of Bougainville's autonomy arrangements. The functions transferred are: • School Registration and Compliance – granting the ABG authority to oversee the registration, monitoring, and compliance of schools operating within Bougainville. • Tuition Fee Funding – enabling the ABG to manage

15 July 2026 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has told Parliament that the reforms being implemented across Papua New Guinea’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are intended to improve their performance and strengthen service delivery to the people. Responding to a question from Opposition Leader Hon. James Nomane following the Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Marape said the Government’s ongoing restructuring and management changes within SOEs are designed to ensure greater ef

PORT MORESBY | Wednesday, 15 July 2026 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the Government will introduce legislation to formally recognise and strengthen the role of St John Ambulance as Papua New Guinea's national emergency medical service provider. The announcement was made during Question Time in Parliament today in response to questions from Abau MP and Opposition Member Hon. Sir Puka Temu regarding the organisation's operations, funding and long-term sus

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, MP, today met with the Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Omar Shehadeh, who is currently visiting Papua New Guinea to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Minister Tkatchenko welcomed His Excellency Shehadeh and acknowledged the growing partnership between Papua New Guinea and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the importance of co