Papua New Guinea is fundamentally changing how it engages on the world stage, moving away from simple participation in international forums to actively extracting economic value for its citizens. Concluding an intensive APEC capacity-building workshop, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) revealed a multi-year strategy to build a “battalion of policy strike teams” […]
Tuesday 11 August, 2026 Staff of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have begun a three-day Certificate I Training on APEC as the department starts preparing officers for PNG’s future regional commitments. The Certificate I Training: Induction and Introduction to APEC runs from Tuesday, August 11 to Thursday, August 13. The training is being facilitated by Mr Lahui…
Thursday 6th August, 2026 Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Robert Naguri, has announced the start of nationwide public consultation on three priority Bills under the Government’s digital legislative reform agenda. The Bills include the Data Governance and Protection Bill, the Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Bill, and the Verifiable Credentials Bill. “In line…
Cybersecurity professionals and partners from across the Pacific have gathered in Port Moresby for the 2026 Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) Annual General Meeting. The meeting, held at the AP brings together the PaCSON Secretariat, heads of delegations, CERT and CSIRT representatives, cybersecurity professionals, partners and other participants from across the region. Papua New…
The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) has been asked to work with regional partners to address the negative impacts of social media in the Pacific. Minister for Information and Communications Technology Robert Naguri made the call during the opening of the 2026 PaCSON Annual General Meeting in Port Moresby. Mr Naguri said Pacific ICT […]
Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Steven Matainaho has called for greater trust and cooperation among cybersecurity professionals across the Pacific. Mr Matainaho made the statement while welcoming delegates and participants to the 2026 Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) Annual General Meeting in Port Moresby. He acknowledged Minister for…
Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its support for Pacific countries to work together to address growing cybersecurity threats. Minister for Information and Communications Technology Robert Naguri made the statement when he officially opened the 2026 Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) Annual General Meeting in Port Moresby. The Minister welcomed the PaCSON Secretariat, heads of […]
Monday 27 July, 2026 The Department of Information and Communications Technology together with the National ICT Authority and the National Broadcasting Corporation gathered at the NBC Headquarters at 5 Mile, to bid farewell to outgoing Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, and to welcome incoming Minister Hon. Robert Naguri. NBC Managing Director […]
Monday 28th July, 2026 Following the handover of duties by outgoing Acting ICT Minister Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jr. to incoming Minister Hon. Robert Naguri earlier this month, outgoing Minister Hon. Timothy Masiu today officially handed over the ICT Ministry keys to Minister Naguri at the Department of Information and Communications Technology. The transition marks the […]
PORT MORESBY, 20 July 2026 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea must continue investing in digital technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. Speaking at the opening of the Digital Transformation Summit 2026, the Prime Minister said technology is changing every part of modern life and […]
