PNG Prepares for Rollout of National Digital ID, SevisPass

Thursday 1 May 2025 Following the success of the pilot SevisPass launch in 2024, Secretary for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Mr Steven Matainaho has announced that […]
Minister Masiu Shares PNG’s Digital Government Progress at PITA AGM in Solomon Islands

PNG ICT Minister shares PNG’s progress on SevisPass, Government Cloud, and digital transformation journey HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – 29 APRIL, 2025 Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, […]
Masiu Echoes Pacific ICT Leaders Call for Regional ITU Office to Boost ICT

Next Pacific ICT Ministers Dialogue announced for August in Suva, Fiji HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – 29 APRIL 2025 Pacific ICT Ministers are building momentum in their regional campaign to establish […]
Building a Digital Future for Public Services with Digital ID

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize public services in Papua New Guinea through the implementation of […]
DICT and Kumulsoft Partner to Address Government Asset Management Gaps

Port Moresby, Tuesday 15 April 2025 The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kumulsoft Limited today, 15 April 2025, to allow […]
What’s the Difference Between NID and Digital ID (SevisPass)? And How Can They Work Together?

As the Department of Information and Communications Technology plans to introduce a key Digital Service – SevisPass, one important question technologists, policymakers, and the public alike are asking is, What […]
ICT Minister Highlights Progress in Digital Govt, Urges Investment in Digital ID as Core National Infrastructure

Monday 7th April, 2025 Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing Papua New Guinea’s digital transformation agenda at the Artificial Intelligence Summit […]
PNG Hosts First-Ever AI Summit, ICT Minister Calls for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

Monday 7th April 2025 The Artificial Intelligence Summit 2025 was held today Monday 7th April, at the Crown Hotel in Port Moresby, organized by the International Training Institute and the […]
Digital ID and Social Media Policy Identifies as Key to Properly Regulate Facebook, Parliamentary Committee Calls on Treasury to support with funding

Thursday, 27th March, 2025 The Parliamentary Committee on Communications has identified the Digital ID project and the Social Media Policy as critical tools for effectively regulating Facebook and other online […]
Parliamentary Committee on the summons of Police Commissioner, DICT Secretary and NICTA CEO regarding Temporary Block on Facebook

Thursday 28th March, 2025 Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Communications, Hon. Marsh Narewec has assured the country that democracy remains vibrant and strong. This was after the Committee issued […]