Prime Minister (PM) James Marape is expected to present in the upcoming parliament session details of his government’s performance and achievements over the past five years and strategies going forward in achieving his government’s objects. The prime minister recently announced that he will present a comprehensive scorecard detailing his government’s achievements over the past five years. This report, scheduled for presentation to Parliament on May 30th, 2024, will outline the progress made since his term began on May 30th, 2019. Reflecting on his government’s term, PM Marape highlighted the initial challenges faced upon taking office. “When I assumed the role…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
The President of the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), Mr. Anthony Smaré continues to be vocal about the government’s proposed National Gold Corporation Bill 2022 (Gold Bill), stating that it will have extreme negative impacts on the country’s economy should it be passed in parliament. Speaking during the National Gold Corporation Bill Information Session in Port Moresby yesterday at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) New Lecture Theatre, Mr. Smaré warned that the provisions of the Gold Bill, which restrict the independence of the Bank of PNG (BPNG) in issuing national currency, will be…
The people of the Gulf have been urged to get into viable business activities in preparation for the eventual commencement of upcoming resource projects in the province, so to tap into the spin off benefits that the projects will offer. Prime Minister (PM), James Marape, who was in the Gulf province recently for the opening of the Kerema District SME and Women’s Micro bank branch, called on the people in the province to prepare to supply goods and services to the forthcoming Papua LNG and the Wildebeest LNG Projects. He stated that the focus should be on local agriculture and…
The women folk in Kerema district of the Gulf province who wish to go into small businesses can now have access to financial services required for start- ups or support existing business operations, now that there are new facilities opened to cater for that. Just recently the Kerema district saw the opening of the District SME facility and the Women’s Micro Bank branch in the provincial capital. These new facilities came about from the efforts of the local Member for Kerema, Mr. Thomas Opa, who wanted to improve the lives of women and their households in his district. Prime Minister…
Fuel consumers will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets this month to pay for fuel. The fuel prices have increased as of today for the month of May after slightly dropping last month by just a few Toea per liter for all three petroleum products right across the country. This month’s fuel price increases will see a slightly bigger increase for petrol compared to the diesel and kerosene. For the city of Port Moresby, the residents will find at the fuel stations that petrol has gone up to K4.84 per liter, diesel increased to K4.45 per liter…
Despite numerous awareness campaigns carried out on the roles and functions of the Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC), there is still confusion about its functions, especially with matters of price control in light of increases in prices of goods and services in the country. It is for this reason that the ICCC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Paulus Ain is once again urging the public to understand that the ICCC does not control the prices of all goods and services. “Many people think that ICCC controls prices of all food items and services including shoes, clothes, and…
The Panthers have made it three wins on the trot with a 42-12 victory over an injury riddled Rabbitohs side. Losing his starting halfback and fullback in the first half and two forwards to the sin bin, it was a tough night out for South Sydney interim coach Ben Hornby in his first night in the hot seat. The Rabbitohs showed some early positive signs, leading 12-0 17 minutes into the match however the struggling South Sydney side face another tough week in the spotlight after allowing the premiers to run in four tries in the second half. It wasn’t…
Jeremiah Manele has been elected prime minister of Solomon Islands polling 31 votes to 18 over rival candidate and former opposition leader Mathew Wale with no abstentions. The final result of the election by secret ballot was annouced by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi on the steps of Parliament a short time ago in Honiara. Going into the vote, Manele’s camp had claimed the support of 28 MPs while Wale’s camp said they had 20. Manele’s victory signals a return of the incumbent government formerly headed by Manasseh Sogavare. Manele’s administration, which calls itself the Government for National Unity…
Three representatives from the Yangoru- Saussia District of East Sepik province have joined others currently attending a Market Analysis Workshop in Alotau in preparation for the opening of the Womayen Market initiative in the district. The workshop, hosted by UN Women, will provide the opportunity for the participants to learn from each other’s experiences in supporting local markets and women entrepreneurs, allowing them to identify opportunities for growth and development within their districts, Whilst there in the Milne Bay province, the participants will also visit the Alotau Market to allow them to gain firsthand insights into successful market practices and…
The recent natural disasters that occurred left a lot of people displaced and with little food and water to go by, but with assistance from resources companies like Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML), the people can continue to progress towards getting back on their feet. Just recently, OTML donated K1 million to two provinces heavily affected by last month’s natural disasters, namely East Sepik and Chimbu Provinces with K500, 000 each to assist with relief and recovery efforts which are currently ongoing. In East Sepik, persistent heavy rainfall led to flooding and widespread destruction in communities along the Sepik River,…