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NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR PNG WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY
Australia Awards Papua New Guinea has introduced a new scholarship to support women pursuing careers in cybersecurity and was officially launched today at the Australian High Commission in Papua New Guinea. The Georgina Kiele Scholarship for Women in Cybersecurity is...
ICT Minister Opens New Learning Centre Under NICTA’s Connect the Schools Program for Tubuseria Junior High School
Friday, 7th March 2025 As part of the Universal Access & Service (UAS) Connect the Schools Program, led by the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), ICT Minister Hon. Timothy Masiu launched the new ICT Learning Centre for the...
PM Marape Orders Police and DICT to Investigate Recent Social Media Attack on Miss PNG, May Hasola
Friday 14 February, 2025 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed the Police and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) to immediately investigate the cyber-attacks on Miss Papua New Guinea, May Hasola, and ensure that those responsible...
ICT Minister Welcomes Setting Up of The Media Independent Complaints Tribunal, DICT to Work with PNG Media Council on Implementation of Media Development Policy
Thursday 30 January, 2025 The Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu has welcomed the setting up of the Independent Complaints Tribunal by the PNG Media Council. He said it is a welcoming initiative by the Media Council of PNG, and...
Papua New Guinea Attends 31st Plenary Meeting of the Cybercrime Convention Committee as Observer
Thursday, 12th December 2024, Strasbourg, France (l-r) Chief Censor Mr Jim Abani and DICT Secreatry Mr Steven Matainaho at the 31st Plenary Meeting of the Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY) Papua New Guinea is the latest Pacific Islands Forum country to be invited...
Draft National Digital ID Policy 2024, calls for Public Consultation
Friday 6 December, 2023 Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, MP, has officially released the draft National Digital Identity Policy 2024 for public consultation. This important policy is aimed at improving citizen, business and...