The Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PNGCJE), in collaboration with the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Papua New Guinea Law Society, successfully hosted the PNG Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar on 5 September 2025 in Port Moresby. The event received significant support from the Bar Association of Queensland, the PNG-Australia Partnership, the Mineral Resources Authority, and the PNG... Read More

The Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PNGCJE) successfully conducted a comprehensive three-days Judicial Orientation Program for ten newly appointed Judges of the Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea. Held from 3rd –5th September 2025 at the Airways Hotel in Port Moresby, the intensive program aimed at equipping the new Judges with essential knowledge and skills to... Read More

Global judicial leaders unite under the theme “From Principles to Action: Advancing Judicial Well-being as the Foundation for Integrity, Resilience, and Public Trust” The Papua New Guinea Judiciary, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Commonwealth Secretariat, is proud to announce that the International Judicial Integrity and Well-Being Conference will be held in... Read More

Justice Wimalasena highlights PNG’s leadership in advancing Judicial Well-Being and Integrity at the upcoming 2025 International Conference in Port Moresby The Papua New Guinea Judiciary is taking centre stage in the international legal community as it prepares to host the International Judicial Integrity and Judicial Well-Being conference from 20–22 August 2025 in Port Moresby. This prestigious event, co-hosted by the... Read More

The Papua New Guinea Judiciary, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), will host the International Judicial Conference on Integrity and Judicial Well-being from 20 to 22 August 2025 at APEC Haus in Port Moresby. Held under the theme “From Principles to Action: Advancing Judicial Well-being as the Foundation for Integrity, Resilience, and Public Trust,”... Read More

Judges from the Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea, accompanied by their spouses, successfully participated in a two-day Judicial Wellness Program held from August 4–5, 2025, at the Loloata Island Resort in Central Province. Now in its third year, the program was funded and facilitated by the Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PNGCJE) with the aim... Read More

Judges of the Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea (PNG) observed the first International Judicial Well-Being Day last Friday July 25, 2025. On the occasion, the Chief Justice Chief Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika delivered a powerful message highlighting the importance of physical and mental wellbeing for Judges and Court staff, noting that wellness is essential for the effective... Read More

The Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PNGCJE) has conducted and facilitated training programs for the NJSS Court Officers across nine (9) provinces. The training programs were aimed at strengthening the administrative and personal productivity capacities for the National Court, District court staff and Law and Justice Sector agencies.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      These training programs commenced in February and were delivered in... Read More

The Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PNGCJE), in partnership with the University of Papua New Guinea School of Law(UPNG SOL), recently organized the latest edition of the Sir Buri Kidu Lecture Series. This initiative aims to promote national dialogue on key issues such as constitutionalism, governance, and the rule of law. Established in honor of Sir Buri Kidu,... Read More

The Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PNGCJE) and Commonwealth Secretariat held a two-day symposium on the Latimer House Principles on June 19-20, 2025. The Symposium for Judges from the National and Supreme Courts of Papua New Guinea addressed the separation of powers doctrine, independence of the Judiciary, accountability mechanisms, ethical governance and supporting the rule of law. Delivering the Welcome... Read More