The article from Radio New Zealand reports that a ban on the satellite internet provider Starlink has been overturned by the National Court in Papua New Guinea (PNG), allowing the service to resume operations in the country. Here is a summary of the key developments: 1. The Court Ruling The National Court of PNG quashed the previous ban, which had been implemented by the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA). The court ruled that the decision to block Starlink...

The article "PNG missing out on the Pacific remittances boom," published on May 6, 2026, by the Devpolicy Blog, details why Papua New Guinea (PNG) is lagging behind its Pacific neighbors in benefiting from regional labor mobility schemes. Here is a summary of the key findings: 1. The Remittance Gap While countries like Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, and Timor-Leste are experiencing a "remittance boom" due to labor schemes in Australia (PALM) and New Zealand (RSE), PNG remains a significant outlier....

Digital poverty in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is characterized by a significant connectivity gap compared to its Asia-Pacific neighbors, driven largely by the country's difficult geography and economic monopolies. Current Connectivity Landscape Access vs. Usage: While internet access was introduced in 1997, true internet penetration remains at about 32% (3.3 million users). Although roughly 60% of adults have used the internet at least once, only 36% have a consistent mobile connection....