East Sepik Governor gave a brief report of the East Sepik Provincial Government Tertiary Education Subsidy for 2024 and announced the opening date for online applications this year. Governor Bird announced on his social media page, a total of 1,297 students from various DHERST approved institutions qualified through the online process last year. “Each student enjoyed a subsidy of K3,500 for a total cost of K4.54m. Our budget was K6.0m for this program.” Of the total allocated funds, K66,000 was used for programme management. Divine Word University’s Kaindi Teacher’s College in Wewak was paid K445,500 for outstanding subsidies owed to…
Author: Edson KUSO
The 9th Annual Public Service Dedication Service held today at the Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor Complex holds a significant place in the nation’s history for more than one reason. On this day, exactly a year ago, chaos reigned in the city of Port Moresby and later spread to other parts of the country. Shops were looted and and burned; people lost their lives in the event, while Prime Minister James Marape was briefly placed under arrest by rogue cops in office. Reflecting on the terror that January 10th 2024, or Black Wednesday, as it is called, brought on the…
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa, in a strong public statement, pointed out that in order for the economy of this country to grow, more emphasis, support, and assistance should go to rural farmers. He said farmers are the primary money-making people. They make money and generate the income of this country. Mr. Pariwa was speaking at the Bates oval in the heart of Madang town yesterday in front of several thousands of people, mostly cocoa farmers from the rural districts of Madang and the town residents who gathered to witness the governor presenting a K1 million cheque to the Chief Executive…
A female detainee in Madang is on the run after escaping from Beon prison last Friday. The escapee, 34-year-old Philomena Tisivua of mixed East Sepik and New Ireland was locked up four months ago for stealing and is awaiting court when she made her escape. Beon Prison Commander Jackson Gubag said in his 40 years of service, this is the first time a female has escaped from his prison. “At around 8am, the escapee was cleaning their prison compound and went over to dispose the rubbish at the prison dumpsite with three other female inmates, only the three female inmates…
Madang Provincial Finance Manager George Memke has come out publicly to call on the Provincial Administrator for Madang, Mr. Frank Tonges Lau, to release public funds marked for development but have been sitting in the bank for the last two years. Memke, who is also the chairman of the Provincial Procurement Committee, raised this concern in the centre of Madang town last Friday during the ground-breaking ceremony for the Madang town central business district road upgrading and sealing project. He challenged the administrator to release the funds for development earmarked for projects in Madang province and districts that are yet…
Prime Minister James Marape has extended invitations to Papua New Guinea’s bilateral partners to join the country in celebrating its 50th Independence anniversary this year. The invitations acknowledge the long-established ties and contributions these countries have made to PNG’s development over the years. During a meeting held yesterday with high commissioners and ambassadors from Australia, China, South Korea, the United States of America, France, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the Philippines, Fiji, Solomon Islands, the Vatican, and the European Union, Prime Minister Marape extended verbal invitations to the heads of governments of these countries through their representative heads of missions. “I…
The suspect behind the murder of a police officer in Tari last month has been arrested and flown into Port Moresby city yesterday. Acting Commissioner of Police Donald Yamasombi said he was flown into Port Moresby for his own safety and will face the court here once he is charged. “I commend community leaders in Hela Province for their relentless efforts which led to the suspect voluntarily surrendering himself to PPC Hela Senior Inspector Robin Bore who also took the initiative of escorting the suspect into the capital,” said Acting Commissioner Yamasombi. The murder weapon, a pistol, was also brought…
Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkachenko MP has congratulated long-serving diplomat, Her Excellency Ms. Winnie Kiap CBE, on the official announcement of her appointment as Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation. “Congratulations are in order for Her Excellency Ms. Winnie Kiap on this international appointment to office.” “Her Excellency Ms. Kiap is a long-serving diplomat as Papua New Guinea’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom with accreditation to Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, South Africa, and Zimbabwe from 2011 to 2022, and rightfully so, we are proud of this recognition and appointment by the Commonwealth.” “With her wealth of experience in the public service…
Work on the Boram Airport extension in East Sepik Province will begin this year as the East Sepik Provincial Government (ESPG) Tenders Board has awarded the contract for creek diversion to enable runway extension work to proceed. This was announced by East Sepik Governor Allan Bird on his social media page. The Weraru Creek runs beside the Eastern end of the taxiway, hence the need for the diversion in order to extend it. Governor Bird said for the new terminal, it is now up to National Airport Corporation (NAC) to proceed with the tender in the next few months. The…
As Papua New Guinea (PNG) approaches its 50th independence anniversary, the nation reflects on its journey and looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities. The Minister for Labour and Employment and Member for Rai Coast District, Kessy Sawang, emphasized the importance of nation-building as a collective responsibility, urging every citizen to contribute to the country’s progress. “Each of us have a task to play. Each of us has a responsibility. We love our great country Papua New Guinea and it is only together we can fashion a better Papua New Guinea for all,” said Minister Sawang. Highlighting the nation’s unique…