LATEST ICT NEWS
Keep up to date with the ICT news in Papua New Guinea
DISINFORMATION and AI Misuse Threaten Effective Governance
Friday 29 May, 2026 Rampant disinformation and the misuse of artificial intelligence are driving a severe national trust crisis, forcing the state to reclassify public communication as a critical national security and economic capability. This was revealed today by...
Telcos and ISPs Begin Blocking Harmful Online Content in PNG
Port Moresby, 28 May 2026 Telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across Papua New Guinea have officially commenced filtering inappropriate and unlawful websites, including pornography, following the Government’s directive. Acting Minister...
PNG Joins Global 50-in-5 Campaign to Accelerate Digital Public Infrastructure TransformationÂ
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Friday 29 May 2026 The Government of Papua New Guinea, through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and its SevisPNG Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Program, has...
USA Commits US$30 Million for Satellite Internet Connectivity in PNGÂ
Thursday 28 May, 2026 The Ministry for Information and Communications Technology has welcomed a major commitment from the United States Government to provide US$30 million for satellite internet connectivity, aimed at bridging the digital divide...
Tsiamalili Announces Drafting Verifiable Credentials Bill, All Relying Partners to Align Systems for Rollout by JulyÂ
Friday 22nd May, 2026 Following the endorsement of the National Digital ID Policy, the Ministry of ICT has commenced the drafting instructions and proposed Bill for the Digital Identity and Verifiable Credentials legislation. ICT...
ICT Minister Tsiamalili Jr Calls for Immediate Refresh of PNG-AUS Cyber CooperationÂ
Thursday 21st May, 2026 Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jr with Australia’s Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technologies, Mrs Jessica Hunter Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Peter...





