The new President of Indonesia is arriving to Papua New Guinea (PNG) today, touching down at the Jackson International Airport at noon (12pm) along with his delegation on his first visit to the country. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has offered a very warm welcome to Indonesia’s new president, President Prabowo Subianto, as he awaits the arrival of the Indonesian leader in Port Moresby city. “It is a high honour for him to dedicate his first national visit as the President-elect to Papua New Guinea,” said PM Marape. “We share land border with Indonesia. Our people from this side of…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
The two- day 2024 PNG Update has commenced today at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in Port Moresby city with much to talk about on an array of topics on pressing issues impacting the country and its people. Dr. Laurence Sause from the UPNG School of Business and Public Policy- programs and research, said the PNG Update is a platform whereby research based on credible data are presented to engage the views of participants and creating dialogue on topics of concern to the development of Papua New Guinea. “Much of what you will hear will be ideas that…
The Global Chair of Transparency International will be arriving in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for a two-day visit in a move to strengthen efforts in the fight against corruption in the country. Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) in a statement released on Monday 19th August, announced that the Global Chair of Transparency International, Mr. Francois Valerian, will be in country on this week. The visit, scheduled for Thursday 22nd of August to Friday 23rd of August, marks a significant milestone for TIPNG as the leading internationally accredited Civil Society Organization locally mandated to empower people and organizations in PNG…
The National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) in partnership with the local Member for Sinesine- Yongomugl, Kerenga Kua, recently presented 15 brand new sewing machines to the District Youth Development Council (DYDC) for the upskilling of youths in sewing. The new sewing machines were presented to support and enhance the Sewing and Screen-Printing Training Program conducted by the NYDA in collaboration with Nivan Tailoring for the youths in the district. During the presentation ceremony, the Member expressed his commitment to supporting the youth of his district through his representative and commended NYDA for their efforts in empowering the youths in the…
The prime minister has said that the country’s economic outlook is looking promising with further improvements to the county’s economy expected going forward. This might come as some good news for the people especially when things have been quite tough with the increases in price of goods and services. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape announced that Papua New Guinea’s economic outlook is showing significant improvement, driven by stronger growth, low and stable inflation, and a substantial easing of foreign exchange (FX) shortages. In addition to this, Marape said the country is also ranked amongst the fastest growing economies in the…
The Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) will now be reviewing the 2024 Prices Order for the Stevedoring and Handling services provided at Lae and Port Moresby international ports after it recently revoked it, following a direction issue by the National Court. According to a statement released by the ICCC, a comprehensive review undertaking by the ICCC in 2023, determined that the ICCC will apply price controls on stevedoring and handling services provided at the Motukea International Container Terminal Limited in Port Moresby city, and the South Pacific International Container Terminal Limited in Lae city. Based on that pricing review…
The result for the first ever grand final match for the Gerehu Magpies in the Port Moresby Moni Plus 2024 AFL season was perhaps something they did not expect, with the boys from the Moresby North- West suburb drew with the Gereka Bombers and will share the Premiership. The Senior Men’s grand final match commenced after 3pm with both teams taking the field. The opening goal of the match came from the Bombers, securing their 6 points. The first- quarter saw the Magpies take the lead with 2- goals and 2- behinds, securing a total of 14 points, while the…
The Port Moresby Moni Plus 2024 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final matches are all set for tomorrow, and for the Gerehu Magpies senior men’s team, this is their maiden showdown in the competition. PNG HAUSBUNG had a chat with the Head Coach of the Gerehu Magpies, Mr. Rodney Wasman this week where he shared with us the story of their journey to this level in the city competition. Mr. Wasman said the Gerehu Magpies AFL Club was established in 2012 in the Port Moresby Premier AFL competition with both the men’s and women’s teams. Since then, they have had…
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will now better manage and support beche- de- mer fishery farmers and investors in the country with the newly revised National Beche- de- mer Fishery Management plan that was ratified just recently. NFA Managing Director, Mr. Justin Ilakini said the decision to close the beche-de- mer fishery is intended to allow stocks to fully recover and to provide sufficient time to review and update the National Beche-de-mer Fishery Management Plan, so to ensure it reflects the evolving dynamics of the fishery and the ecosystems that support its viability. “The revised management plan will continue to…
Financial literacy continues to be delivered to the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG) with the aim to empower people with the financial knowledge capacity to handle their money better, and financial institutions are very much in the forefront of this in partnership to deliver it. Just recently, one such financial institution is ANZ where it went into partnership with Santos to help more Papua New Guineans improve their money skills, knowledge and confidence, through its MoneyMinded training program. ANZ PNG Country Head, Lachlan Halstead, said: “We are pleased to deliver MoneyMinded training, ANZ’s flagship adult financial education program, to…