Road infrastructures are vital for both service and development to reach the people, and for the residents of the city of Kokopo in East New Britain (ENB) province, they can expect just that with a new road upgrade project underway. This road project is the K221 million, 17km Tokua-Kokopo four-lane road construction which was launched by Prime Minister (PM) James Marape on Wednesday, July 10th. He said this long-awaited project is part of the ‘Connect PNG’ programme focused on building economic corridors for the benefit of the people. “By enhancing connectivity, this project can potentially boost local commerce, improve transportation…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Five new State Ministers appointed by the prime minister have been officially sworn in by the Governor General on Tuesday 9th July. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape announced the appointment of the five new ministers following recent political developments in which a number of ministers defected to the Opposition. He announced the appointments at Government House in Port Moresby after the five ministers were sworn in by Governor-General H.E Sir Bob Dadae. The newly appointed ministers are: · Tewai-Siassi MP Hon. Kobby Bomareo, reappointed as Housing Minister, · Vanimo-Green MP Hon. Belden Namah, appointed as Culture and Tourism Minister, replacing…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea has discovered a concerning pattern among Papua New Guinea’s leading mining companies that has raised a lot of red flags and questions about the performance of these mining operations. A review from 2013 to 2023 revealed that none of the five major operational mines examined have paid any Dividend Withholding Tax (DWT). Despite a significant increase of over 20% in mineral export receipts, from K9,071.2 million in 2013 to K44,216.6 million in 2022 as reported in Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Quarterly Economic Bulletin Reports, there has been no dividend paid…
The illegal squatters residing on the three portions of land belonging to superfund Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) at Bush Wara in 9 Mile in Port Moresby city, can expect some support from the government with their relocation. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape in a recent statement said his government is working on solutions for the people at 9 Mile who have been ordered to move out of the portions of land after a court order was issued for their eviction taken by Nambawan Super. PM Marape said that he has already met with the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Lands…
The Consultative Workshop for the Amendment of the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) Act 2014 is heading to the New Guinea Islands (NGI) region next after a successful workshop held for the Highlands region in Jiwaka province. According to the NYDA, the NGI leg of the Consultative Workshop will be held in the New Ireland province from the 15th of July to the 19th of July at the Kavieng Niu Lodge, Kavieng Town. All District Development Authorities (DDAs), provincial governments, and stakeholders and partners in the NGI region are advised to send in their teams to participate in the Workshop.…
Fuel consumers will see a slight increase in fuel prices for the month of July right across the country starting today, Monday 8th July 2024. The Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) announce that the Indicative Retail Prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene will increase on average throughout Papua New Guinea (PNG) due to cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), increasing demand in the United States, and the ongoing geopolitical tension in the Middle East. The domestic retail fuel prices for this month are inclusive of the Import Parity Prices (IPPs) or the imported costs for…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has joined the rest of the world leaders today to congratulate the new British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer on his election victory. “On behalf of the Government and People of Papua New Guinea, I congratulate Prime Minister-elect, Hon. Sir Keir Starmer, on his election as Prime Minister, as I congratulate Labour Party on its victory. PM Marape said Papua New Guinea remains a loyal friend of Britain and a committed member of the Commonwealth of Nations and looks forward to continuing this long partnership between the two nations with Prime Minister Starmer into the…
The 2024 Moni Plus Port Moresby AFL women’s competition is finally at its end with the grand final set for tomorrow, Saturday 06th July. Port Moresby AFL Association (POM AFL) President, Mr. Douglas Lai said the grand final tomorrow will be between the West Eagles and the Gerehu Magpies women’s team. Reflecting on the 2024 women’s AFL season, the president said things went on quite well and his was pleased with the way the women played out their matches on the weekends leading up to the grand final. “We had a great season of women’s competition and in the finals,…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape sends his congratulations the United States of America (USA) on its 248th independence anniversary celebrations on the 04th of July. He sends his well wishes to President Joe Biden and his Government and the People of United States on behalf of the Government and People of Papua New Guinea. “I convey my hearty congratulations to the United States of America and its people, and President Joe Biden and his Government on this auspicious occasion, and for your country’s long history of a strong and vibrant democracy,” said Marape. “Papua New Guinea has enjoyed a good…
PNG Power Limited (PPL) is currently carrying out its mass disconnection exercise throughout the country on its credit meter customers for unpaid electricity bills in an effort to recoup the revenue lost from it. According to PNG Power, the mass disconnection exercise is targeting only business houses and in the city of Port Moresby, several shops have had their credit meters disconnected this week with more to go. It is understood that over 10, 000 business houses in the country are on the list of disconnection for unpaid bills. Initially PNG Power sent out a warning to all credit meter…