Papua New Guinea

Nadzab could be turned into a city after the completion of the new terminal in a new project by the government, which has promised to work closely with landowners to make it an industrial hub for the country

The government has secured 60% of the Wafi-Golpu mine project; Prime Minister said the total benefit sharing includes taxes, capital, royalties and also an additional social share for the environment around the project area

Drugs, firearms and ammunition seized last year and long due for destruction were safely disposed of in a bonfire (drugs) and at sea (arms and ammunition); the action was taken now to underline the commitment to curb criminal activities

The multiple entry short-term business visa, believed to be a way to support trade and investment in the country, has been reactivated

The National Research Institute of Papua New Guinea is considering collaborating with DataCo in cybersecurity research and awareness

The president of ABG issued a warning to those who seek to destabilise the Panguna Legacy Impact Assessment, which is underway in the areas near the former Panguna mine, with many seeking legal action against Rio Tinto for its responsibilities

Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae has joined nation leaders in paying tribute to former PM and member of Kokopo, Sir Rabbie Namaliu, who passed away on Friday 31 March in East New Britain, his home province

PNG Electoral Commissioner will consult with relevant authorities like Department of Justice and Attorney General to review the cost of legal fees charged by private firms on elections petitions and other matters

Students from the National Polytechnic Institute of PNG will get on-the-job training within National Airport Corporation following an agreement which also will address the longstanding issue of NAC’s shortage in human resources

The country plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem, as Foreign Minister Justin Tkachenko confirmed to his Israeli counterpart

A mission is underway to rescue an Australian professor and three local researchers held hostage by an armed group in Papua New Guinea; he was captured while he was on a field study trip in the remote highlands at an unspecified date

Papua New Guinea's Department of Information and Communication Technology has released a first draft of the National Media Development Policy for consultation to use the media as a development tool

The country's public schools are starting the 2023 academic year on credit because of delays in government disbursement of funds