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NICTA Grants Operator Licence to Starlink
Wednesday 29th April, 2026 The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has officially granted an operator licence to Starlink to provide services in Papua New Guinea. NICTA Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lume Polume, described the move as āa...
ICT Ministry welcomes Court Ruling for Satellite BroadbandĀ Licensing inĀ PNG, Pathway Opens for Starlink Services, digital connectivity agenda back on trackĀ
Monday 27th July, 2026 Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jr., welcomed the outcome of the recent regulatory matter concerning the licensing of satellite broadband services, including those proposed by...
Tsiamalili: Open MiBank account, Send and Recieve Money, and Topup Mobile Credit through the SevisWallet App
Friday 10 April, 2026 "I am pleased to announce that Papua New Guineans can now open a MiBank account, send and receive money, and top up mobile credit within the MiBank ecosystem, all from a smartphone using...
MinisterĀ Tsiamalili: Digital ID to Become Mandatory for All Government ProcurementĀ
PORT MORESBY, April 8, 2026Ā Minister for Works and Highways and Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology,Ā Hon. PeterĀ TsiamaliliĀ Jnr, speaking at the Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) Contractors ConferenceĀ at APEC Haus Acting Minister for...
DICT Releases Draft National Sovereign Digital Transformation and AI Strategy for Public ConsultationĀ
Port Moresby, 22 March 2026Ā Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology Hon. peter Tsiamalili Jr has announced the release of its Draft National Sovereign Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, marking a major step toward...
Government Sets High Expectations as Polume Assumes CEO Role at NICTA – Service Quality, Connectivity, Consumer Protection, Digital Safety, and Accountability
The Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jr., has outlined strengthened Government expectations for newly appointed NICTA Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lume Polume, calling for decisive leadership and measurable...