The Prime Minister is expected to make an announcement at noon today on the official funeral program of the Late Sir Julius Chan. The Prime Minister, James Marape and the Speaker of Parliament, Job Pomat will be making this announcement in a press conference at the National Parliament. The Late Sir Julius Chan, who was also the sitting Governor for New Ireland province, peacefully passed away at 12:30pm on Thursday afternoon at his home at Manmantinut, Huris. He was 85 years old. Last evening at the official launching of the 50th Independence Anniversary Logo and Theme, the prime minister announced…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
The 50th Independence Anniversary Logo along with the Theme was officially launched this evening, marking the start of preparations for the big celebration coming up in September. Prime Minister James Marape who officiated at the launch said it is a time to also remember the forefathers who sacrificed so much to ensure Papua New Guinea (PNG) eventually gain independence in 1975, one of whom just passed away earlier during the day- the Late Sir Julius Chan. The PM used the occasion to pay tribute to the man dubbed “The Last Man Standing”, saying it was through the efforts of such…
The official launching of the 50th Independence Anniversary Logo and Theme this evening at the National Parliament in Port Moresby city will instead be now focused on paying tribute to the Late Sir Julius Chan. New Ireland Governor Sir Julius passed away this afternoon at his home in his province. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape made the announcement this afternoon of his passing and sent condolences to the immediate family of Late Sir Julius, his people of Namatanai, the Leaders and the people of New Ireland province. There will be no fireworks, and no music as initially planned for the…
The new CreditBank PNG has partnered with Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) to fight corruption, reaffirming its commitment with a generous funding support of K20, 000 for the cause. This partnership is a testament to CreditBank PNG’s continued efforts to support initiatives that foster integrity, accountability, and good governance in the country. The sponsorship will directly contribute to TIPNG’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and advocate for anticorruption measures across Papua New Guinea (PNG). Through programs such as the Anti-Corruption Help Desk, advocacy campaigns, and community engagement, TIPNG works relentlessly to encourage transparency and accountability within both the public…
Two Members of Parliament (MP) from the Morobe province have been bestowed with Ministerial Portfolios as the Marape- Rosso Government moves to make more new ministerial appointments. Prime Minister James Marape on Tuesday afternoon announced the appointment of Finschhafen MP Rainbo Paita as Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Menyamya MP Solen Loifa as Vice Minister Assisting the Prime Minister. The announcement follows their swearing-in by Governor-General H.E. Sir Bob Dadae at Government House in Port Moresby city. Minister Paita’s appointment brings the number of Cabinet ministers to 39, marking a pivotal moment for the government’s stability and unity following…
The recent decision by the United States (US) President to withdraw from climate efforts, has been viewed as an irresponsible act by Prime Minister James Marape. Prime Minister Marape who spoke at the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting on Thursday at Davos in Switzerland, asked that President Donald Trump reconsider his decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and current global climate efforts. Prime Minister Marape said he was greatly concerned for Papua New Guinea and the smaller Pacific Island countries who have been unjustly subjected to the effects of Climate Change in rising sea levels and…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has achieved another outstanding year of performance, achieving excellent results for the 2024 financial year. OTML announced this is a statement saying that it achieved outstanding strong, safe and reliable production results, surpassing set targets for copper, gold, and silver. The company actually produced 103,246 tonnes of Copper metal, 265,830 ounces of Gold and 993,274 ounces of Silver, showing and reinforcing its turnaround of the business in the last 18 months. Despite some operational challenges, this success is attributed to the dedication of OTML workforce, optimized operational efficiency from the pit to the port, and…
In light of the high cost of living experienced by Papua New Guineans, the Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) has come out to call on the government to do something about it now. The consumer watchdog is concerned about this rising cost of living and is calling for concerted efforts from all relevant government agencies to work together to mitigate this issue. The ICCC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Paulus Ain, said the increase is felt all over the world including PNG as a result of global supply disruptions caused by the COVID- 19 pandemic and aggravated…
The Remington Group, comprising Remington Technology, BizPrint, FX Business Centre, and OFC, held its first-ever Kick-Off 2025 event at the APEC Haus on Saturday 18th January at Port Moresby city. Theme “One Team, One Vision, One Tribe,” the event marked the beginning of an exciting year, bringing together staff and business units nationwide to align with the company’s renewed vision, mission, and strategy for 2025. It provided a platform to inspire unity, strengthen shared objectives, and energize the workforce for the year ahead. A key highlight of the event was the recognition of outstanding employees who exceeded their 2024 targets,…
The Kairuku district in Central province aims to become a top tourism destination in the country, and with a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed, it could just help them achieve that. That MoU signing was between the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNG TPA) and the Kairuku District Development Authority (DDA) on Friday 17th January in Port Moresby city, all to strengthen the district’s tourism potential through sustainable development, cultural preservation, and strategic marketing initiatives. Member (MP) for Kairuku, Peter Isoaimo, expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership, calling it a significant step toward positioning Kairuku as a key…