Latest news in Papua New Guinea? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
The latest news and developments in Papua New Guinea on September 2, 2026, include:
- Debate over the 2026 Supplementary Budget: Parliament is currently focused on the national Supplementary Budget. Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso and the Finance Minister defended the K3 billion expenditure plan, arguing it shields citizens from rising living costs and fuel prices. Opposition figures, however, have questioned specific allocations, demanding transparency over unspecified items and the immediate distribution of K500 million earmarked for El Niño drought and disaster relief. TVWAN PNG News+ 1
- Bilateral Agreement with Niue: At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau, Prime Minister James Marape and Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi signed a formal framework agreement to enhance development, technical cooperation, and resource sharing between the two nations. The National
- PNGDF Fleet Modernization: The Papua New Guinea Defence Force announced that its CASA transport aircraft will return to operational flight after being grounded for a decade, bolstering domestic transport and defense logistical capacity. Post Courier
- Public Infrastructure and Law Enforcement: In Madang Province, police operations were initiated to crack down on recent local gang activity, while local authorities in East New Britain granted K200,000 and water storage infrastructure to Kerevat Prison. Concurrently, utility authorities initiated a review to expand and upgrade national hydroelectric systems. The National | Your Number One Daily!
- Bougainville Parliamentary Deliberations: Following discussions that began in late August, the National Parliament continues to navigate the formal ratification pathway concerning the 2019 Bougainville independence referendum results.