Prime Minister (PM) James Marape is on another overseas trip, this time for ten (10) days to the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK), where he will meet with business leaders and later, the King. Before his departure yesterday, the PM held a press conference at the APEC Terminal in Port Moresby city where he informed the media about his trip, stating that the visit is aimed at advancing key national interests in the extractive sector, while reinforcing Papua New Guinea’s global leadership on climate and forest conservation. “This trip has dual significance — to secure…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Customers in Port Moresby city experienced a shortage in the supply of chicken in shops in the past week, but this is now a thing of the past with a shipload of frozen chickens arriving from Lae city on Tuesday. This Minister for Agriculture, John Boito had to clarify this in a media conference today at the Department of Agriculture office in Port Moresby city after a meeting with his team and a team from the National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA). He stated that the issue was not the production of the poultry product, but the shipment in…
The recent launch of the PNG NRL bid not only creates a pathway for young Papua New Guineas to develop through the sport of rugby league, but it also creates an opportunity for economic growth in general. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs and Defense Industry, Pat Conroy, underscored the significant impact in investments coming out of this deal between Papua New Guinea (PNG), the National Rugby League (Australia) and Canberra, once things start rolling by 2028. Speaking at the recent 40th Australia PNG Business Forum & Trade Expo in Port Moresby city, he said thousands of Australians will come…
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) held its Annual General Meeting yesterday where its 2024 annual report was presented to its members followed by the announcement of its new 2026 Board of Directors. A core part of the AGM business was the election of the Board of Directors and Office Bearers. Mr. Peter Aitsi was re-elected as Chairperson by TIPNG’s financial members. Mr. James Lunge was elected as Board Secretary, and Ms. Michelle Hau’ofa was re-elected as Treasurer. Additionally, eight dedicated individuals were elected to serve on the board: Mary Udu, Richard Kassman, William Koregai, Christopher Elphick, Michael McWalter, Shane…
Prime Minister James Marape and the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB), Ishmael Toroama, both signed the Melanesian Agreement on Thursday in Port Moresby city, marking yet again another significant step in the peace process and eventual independence that the people of Bougainville seek. The Melanesian Agreement provides a framework for the two governments to finalize consultations and prepare a report for submission to Parliament. Prime Minister Marape described it as a collaborative and conditional document that continues the journey, rather than ends it. Prime Minister Marape reaffirmed the National Government’s total adherence to the constitutional process, stating…
The people of Bougainville through their Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) now own 72 percent (%) of Shares in Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), a momentous step towards their economic independence as the Referendum process continues. This was made a reality when the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government through Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited along with the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB), signed the transfer of the Deed to the ABG today at the Government House in Port Moresby city. BCL is a publicly listed company in the Australian Stock Exchange and is the operator of the Panguna Mine, which…
The National Government is expected to sign the Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) Share Transfer Deed this morning at the Government House in Port Moresby city to pave the way for the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) to own much of the Share of the Panguna Mine. The transfer of the shares – worth over K140.3 million at current market value – to the ABG will now change the control of BCL, with ABG and the people of Bougainville assuming ownership of 72.9 percent of BCL’s issued capital, in two separate tranches of 19.06 and 17.39 percentages share respectively. Prime Minister Marape…
Consumers nationwide can expect to see authorities responsible for the assessing and monitoring of prices of goods on their toes doing their duty, following the June 1st imposition of the zero- rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) policy on thirteen essential items by the National Government. This is because the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) and the Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) are now working together on monitoring and enforcing it after the two state entities recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on ‘Information Sharing’. According to the IRC Commissioner General Mr. Sam Koim, from the tax perspective, the…
The launched of the Finance Department’s three new online systems, not only marks a milestone achievement, but it also focuses on addressing certain issues faced by the department and one of those issues is the leakage of confidential and sensitive information out to the public. Speaking at the launching of these new financial online system on Friday 20th June in Port Moresby city was the Department’s Deputy Secretary Operations, Mr. Stephen Nukuitu, who said the introduction of the Document Management System (DMS) aims to prevent document leaks. “With the DMS, we will strengthen accountability and streamline document workflow.” “In the…
The Governor General of Papua New Guinea (PNG) His Excellency (H.E.) Sir Bob Dadae along with the British High Commissioner, H.E. Anne Marco, presented the King’s portraits to various government departments recently. The presentation event, although small, was significant as it marks the significant role and relationship the 15 democratic nations in the Commonwealth realm have with the Crown. The British High Commissioner said the presentation of the portrait of King Charles III is part of the King’s Birthday cerebrations and it is especially more significant given that the King’s connection to PNG goes back when he was just a…