ICT Ministry marks official handover of Ministerial Responsibilities

Papua New Guinea's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology marked a significant transition with an official handover ceremony between outgoing Acting Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr. and incoming Minister Robert Naguri. The event underscored the government's commitment to advancing its Digital Transformation Agenda.

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It has been a privilege to serve as Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology during a period of significant reform and transformation.

Held at Melanesian Haus in Waigani, the ceremony symbolized an orderly transfer of ministerial responsibilities. Tsiamalili presented Naguri with a detailed handover brief, outlining key policy reforms, institutional achievements, and strategic initiatives undertaken during his tenure from July 2025 to July 2026. The brief also identified critical priorities for the ministry's next phase.

Over the past year, the ministry has seen substantial reforms across its departments, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), and the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). These advancements include elevating DICT's status, expanding its workforce, developing Papua New Guinea's National Sovereign Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Strategy, and enhancing the SevisPNG Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem.

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Together with the Department, NICTA, NBC, our development partners and stakeholders, we have established strong institutional, policy and strategic foundations that will support Papua New Guinea’s digital future for many years to come.

Further achievements include major telecommunications reforms, strengthened cybersecurity measures, expanded international partnerships, and the institutionalization of the Digital Transformation Summit. NICTA also undertook significant regulatory reforms, while NBC underwent modernization, all contributing to the government's vision of a digitally connected, secure, and inclusive nation.

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I congratulate Robert Naguri on his appointment as Minister for Information and Communications Technology and extend to him my very best wishes as he assumes leadership of this important portfolio.

Tsiamalili expressed his privilege in serving during a period of significant reform and congratulated Naguri on his appointment, expressing confidence in his ability to build upon the established foundations. Naguri, in turn, thanked Tsiamalili for his leadership and the comprehensive handover, acknowledging the strong institutional, policy, and strategic groundwork laid for Papua New Guinea's digital future.

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The achievements delivered over the