31/05/2026
Morobe Sets Sights on Becoming PNG’s First Fully Digital Province by 2027
Morobe Province has embarked on an ambitious journey to become Papua New Guinea’s first fully digital province, following the signing of a landmark agreement aimed at transforming government services and expanding digital connectivity across the province.
Morobe Governor Rainbo Paita announced that a major digital transformation program is now underway after the Morobe Provincial Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PNG DataCo at Parliament House last week.
Under the agreement, PNG DataCo has been tasked with delivering critical digital infrastructure throughout Morobe by April 2027, laying the foundation for a modern digital government system that will improve access to services for communities across the province.
Governor Paita said the initiative represents a significant step toward improving service delivery, reducing costs, and ensuring residents can access government services regardless of their location.
“Morobe is determined to become the first province in Papua New Guinea to fully embrace digital government services,” he said.
PNG DataCo Chief Executive Officer Paul Komboi outlined several key projects that will be rolled out under the partnership.
These include the construction of mobile telecommunications towers in communication blackspots, the deployment of Starlink connectivity in major growth centres, and the expansion of digital infrastructure to support online government services and economic opportunities.
Once completed, residents are expected to access a range of government services online, including National Identification registration, birth certificate registration, motor vehicle registration, tax collection services, and other essential public services.
The project is also expected to revolutionise healthcare delivery in rural areas.
Komboi said Morobe is poised to become the first province in the country to implement telemedicine services on a large scale, enabling specialist medical consultations and support to reach remote communities through digital platforms.
Governor Paita described the partnership as a transformational investment that will position Morobe as Papua New Guinea’s leading economic and technological hub.
“This is about building a Greater Morobe for future generations.
We are laying the digital foundations that will unlock opportunities in health, education, business, agriculture, governance and public service delivery,” he said.
