The Opposition is expected to submit the notice for the Vote of No Confidence (VONC) this morning at 10am when parliament resumes sitting in Port Moresby today. The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Job Pomat, on Tuesday afternoon urged the Opposition to present the notice today, stating that it is important that this goes through the process with no more delays because parliament will sit for only two weeks. The Speaker also said the previous matters relating to the VONC from the previous parliament session have been settled in court and now it’s time to move on as the people of…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Parliament’s September sitting started this afternoon not with the normal opening session, but with the Lie- In- State ceremony of the late MP for Central Bougainville as a mark of respect for a leader who strived for his people and for peace. The casket of late Fr. Simon Dumarinu was taken in by pole bearers comprising of Correctional Services officers, onto the parliament chamber floor where the casket was placed for the ceremony. Opening the tributes was Prime Minister James Marape who described late Fr Dumarinu as a truly committed leader, who wants what is best for his people, the…
Over 20 new intakes of Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) under its Graduate Development Scheme (GDS) Program for 2024 have been urged to make the most of the opportunity given to them under this program. The cohort consisting of 29 intakes, were welcomed by the OTML Executive Leadership Team in Tabubil led by Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Kedi Ilimbit. As a product of the GDS program, Mr. Ilimbit said to the intakes that the program will set them on a successful career path if they make the most of the opportunity. “Congratulations on reaching this exciting…
Parliament resumes today for the September session with much to attend to on the agenda including another Vote of No Confidence motion; however, before all that can take place, the body of the late Member (MP) for Central Bougainville will Lie- In- State at the Parliament House. The body of the late MP, Fr. Simon Dumarinu will Lie- In- State this afternoon at parliament in Port Moresby from 2pm to 3pm for his Member colleges and dignitaries to pay their final respects to the leader. As per the program for today, the body of the late MP will arrive at…
Paradise Boutique is the newest addition of the Har Hurum Group of Companies that was just opened in Port Moresby city, marking yet another milestone achievement for a Papua New Guinean business. Speaking at the small but significant opening ceremony on the evening of Saturday 31st August, the Group General Manager Mr. Joseph Tupiri said the opening of the boutique is a significant milestone in the journey of a small PNG success story. Giving a brief history of the Group, Mr. Tupiri said the company started fifteen years ago when the Founder, Mr. Firman Joseph left his job as a…
Access to affordable connectivity plays a huge role in an emerging market like in Papua New Guinea (PNG), leading to improved access to services provided to the people. The Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Tomothy Masiu stressed this when launching Vodafone’s independence special promotion in Port Moresby city this week. “As a champion of technology change, I believe connectivity is one of the biggest equalizers. Access to affordable connectivity plays a huge role in improving people’s lives and contributing to the country’s growth,” said Minister Masiu. The Minister said affordable connectivity means that rural school students can access…
Access to affordable connectivity goes a long way to improving the lives of people, especially in the rural parts of the country to have access to basic services through communication infrastructures, but for that to happen, there must be low cost of connectivity. Now, this can happen when there are initiatives or players in the communication market who can introduce innovations that can lower the costs in communication and internet. At the start of this year, United States (US) company Starlink was introduced to the country’s communication market with the potential of significantly lowering internet cost. Starlink is a satellite…
Mobile telecommunication provider Vodafone since commencing operating in Papua New Guinea (PNG) not so long ago has expanded its network coverage to almost covering the whole country within a short period of time. This was revealed by Vodafone PNG Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Pradeep Lal when launching Vodafone’s Independence special promotion yesterday, Thursday 29th August at the Vodafone Haus in Port Moresby city. He said in short span of two years Vodafone has built four new Data Centers at key locations and over 800 towers covering all 22 provinces. “We have over a million subscribers on our network…
The Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has launched Vodafone’s special promotions and cash prizes just in time to mark the country’s 49th Independence celebrations coming up next month. Minister Tomothy Masiu when launching the Independence promotion at the Vodafone Haus in Port Moresby this morning, said he was honoured and excited to launch this promotion for Vodafone that embodies the spirit of the cultures of Papua New Guinea (PNG) that brings everyone together. “This promotion is not just about celebrating our independence, but also about looking forward to the future with optimism and hope,” said Minister Masiu. “It…
The quick efforts to restore traffic along the Yalu Bridge outside Lae city after it had been damaged by flood waters caused by torrential rain last week, has drawn commendations from the prime minister. Prime Minister James Marape in a statement issued while attending the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Tonga, extended his commendation to all those involved in the successful restoration of traffic along the Yalu Bridge on the Highlands Highway, located just outside Lae. “I commend everyone involved in restoring the flow of traffic over the Yalu Bridge after three days,” Prime Minister Marape stated. He acknowledged…