Minister for ICT

PNG to host Pacific ICT Ministerial Summit

This was announced by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Timothy Masiu, during the Korea and Pacific Islands Digital Ministerial Conference with Pacific ICT delegates in Seoul, Republic of Korea earlier this week.

Minister Masiu was with the other Ministers that joined the Prime Minister’s delegation to attend the Korea-Pacific Islands Summit as well as bilateral meetings.

PNG to launch first Digital ID Wallet

“With the implementation of the PNG Digital Transformation Policy 2020, the Digital Government Act 2022, and the establishment of the National Cyber Security Centre, we have laid a strong foundation for embracing the opportunities presented by the digital age,” said Masiu.

Masiu added, “In the last six months of implementation, I advise that the piloted Government Cloud Infrastructure is hosting 27 government agencies critical services, in additions, the National Cyber Security Centres monitors an additional 15 government agencies networks and endpoint devices.

Dialogue on ARoB radio frequencies

This is to improve the dissemination of information through the Island.

Basil said if need be, funding will be requested from the NEC towards the projects.

Bougainville Regional MP, Joe Lera, asked Minister Basil in parliament what plans are in place to improve radio coverage in Bougainville, with the current FM frequency only servicing a small segment of the population.

He said with the referendum preparations, many Bougainvilleans need to be informed.