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For many young Papua New Guineans, the dream of studying overseas often begins with a single conversation. At the Study Australia Education Roadshow in Port Moresby this week, students, scholarship candidates and recent graduates moved from booth to booth seeking information on courses, scholarships and student life in Australia. For many, it was their first opportunity to speak directly with representatives from Australian universities and explore educational pathways that c

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

Work is underway on Volume 2 of the Papua New Guinea Dictionary of Biography, a project aimed at preserving the stories and contributions of Papua New Guineans for future generations. Academics, researchers and writers from across the country recently gathered in Port Moresby to help shape the next volume following the launch of Volume 1 in September 2025. The new publication will document the lives and achievements of more Papua New Guineans who have contributed to the natio

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

The Papua New Guinea Boxing Union has raised serious concerns over the lack of financial support for the national boxing team to the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games. PNG Boxing Union President Dr. Gideon Kendino said the team has been put at a disadvantage. Dr. Kendino said athletes are being asked to contribute to the travel, while officials travel without paying. “It is very unfair that our athletes have to pay to represent their country while 12 general team officials

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

The Rabaul District Development Authority has begun delivering tuition fee subsidy cheques to tertiary institutions across the country under its 2025 District Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy Program. This week, the District TTFS Team visited 19 institutions in the National Capital District, including the University of Papua New Guinea and Pacific Adventist University, to present subsidy cheques and official receipts. The subsidies have been paid directly into the institutions' b

The Johnna Ambane Oval in Minj will be buzzing again this weekend as local fans brace for a blockbuster double header. The action kicks off at 1pm when a third-placed, fast-improving Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles host traditional arch-rivals East New Britain Agmark Gurias. The Eagles will be eager for avenge their narrow loss to the Gurias in Rabaul, in Round 3. In the main event at 3pm, new competition leaders and 2025 grand final runners-up PRK Mendi Muruks will lock horns with

Four participants received a brand-new PMV each from Mama Bank under the Rigo Credit Guarantee Scheme in Port Moresby today. The handover took place outside the Mama Bank office in Port Moresby. The recipients are Nama Yagula, Maraga Genuka, Vealea Geno, and Raymond Lega. The Rigo Credit Guarantee Scheme is a joint initiative between the Rigo District Development Authority and Mama Bank, established in 2022. The program aims to improve the economic wellbeing and living standa

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

Port Moresby | 17 July 2026 Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, MP, today received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Mr. Okto Dorinus Manik. Minister Tkatchenko congratulated Ambassador Manik on his appointment and welcomed him to Papua New Guinea, reaffirming the strong and enduring relationship between the two neighbouring nations. During the meeting, both leaders discussed

Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development during the 2026 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), currently underway at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. A key highlight of the forum is the Ministerial Segment (13–15 July 2026), where ministers from around the world present their countries' progress, priorities and commitments towards the Sustainable Development Goals