Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) has stepped in assist with the supply of aviation fuel (JETA1) to support the aviation industry, which is currently experiencing fuel issues and flight disruptions due to the inability of Puma Energy to supply fuel. OTML is proud to announce that this assistance is through the establishment of a robust and reliable JETA1 supply chain, crucial to resolving the ongoing fuel crisis in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This decisive action comes in response to Puma Energy’s continued inability to supply the nation due to its alleged Forex issues. OTML has recently concluded agreements with the…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has put out a statement refuting what he says are claims made by one of the daily newspapers that the country is facing a cash crisis. In that statement, Marape refuted claims in an article by Post-Courier on Tuesday 25th June 2024, which stated that the government is presently experiencing a cash crisis. He said this is not true and assures the public, business houses, stakeholders and investors that government accounts are being managed prudently by Treasury, and Finance and Planning, with revenue collection pushing 50 percent (50%). PM Marape said, “Every week, there is…
The recent Regional Consultative Workshop and Review of the NYDA Act 2014 was held in Banz, Jiwaka province from 17th June to the 21st of June where the Highlands regional participants were told of the importance of this exercise. The Minister for Community Development and Religion, Jason Peter, who spoke during opening of the recent consultation and review, said the National Government is focused on addressing the youth issues in the country such as unemployment, and looks forward to making important changes so to better deliver that, and that is why such consultations, and the review of the NYDA Act…
Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) has final secured its final portion of land at Bush Wara at 9 Mile, Port Moresby following at lengthy court proceeding that took six years. Last Friday, 14 June 2024, the National Court ruled in favour of Nambawan Super by dismissing an appeal made by an illegal squatter, challenging the summary ejectment order of the District Court for NSL’s Land Portion 2158 at 9- Mile, Bush Wara. The Court found in 2017 that the illegal squatter, whilst working at the Department of Lands, fraudulently acquired the title to Portion 2158, and ordered him to vacate the…
The public and business houses in the country will have to dig a bit deeper into their pockets to purchase Ramu Sugar following the announcement of a price increase on the locally refined sugar product. The Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) recently made this announcement just after acknowledging the increase of sugar price by Ramu Agri Industries Limited (RAIL) up by five per cent (5%). According to the ICCC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Paulus Ain, the increase was due to RAIL’s factory- gate price. Ramu Agri notified the ICCC of the increase, stating that it was…
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Air Transport Wing (ATW) on Thursday 21st June saw the opening of its refurbished Hanger at 7 Mile, Port Moresby. Refurbished with the assistance of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the facility was opened by the Australian Chief of Defence, General Angus Campbell along with the PNGDF Acting Commander Defence Force (CDF), Philip Polewara. The hanger, which was initially built in the early 1990s, got a much needed facelift and will continue to house aircraft and cater for other ATW activities in the country and the region into the future. General Campbell said…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Trade Union Congress (TUC) has made its stand very clear in a press conference today on the matter of the Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) land portions and the looming eviction of squatters at Bushwara in 9- Mile just outside Port Moresby city. In that press conference hosted by the TUC at the Hilton Hotel this morning, the Vice President of the PNG TUC and Police Association President Mr. Lowa Tambua, made it clear that they represent their members, all 228, 000 of them and want the settlers to move out of their members’ land portions…
In yet another show off support and close ties between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia, both nations today signed the Joint Statement of Intent intended to support the PNG’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The PNG caretaker Minister for Higher education, research, science and technology and sports, Lucas Dekena, following the signing at the PNG- AUSTRALIA Ministerial Forum today in Port Moresby, said the signing now means the TVET sector will be getting the attention to further boost the training of young Papua New Guineans in technical and trade skills to very high international standards. “This…
The affected communities in Enga province where the landslip destroyed homes and took lives, continue to get much needed support following the devastating natural disaster. This time its from Kumul Petroleum Holding Limited (KPHL) where the local resource company handed over a cheque for K1 million to Enga Governor, Sir Peter Ipatas on Tuesday 18th June in Port Moresby to assist with the ongoing disaster relief effort at Mulitaka. Kumul Petroleum Managing Director, Mr. Wapu Sonk when presenting the cheque said, “There has been a lot of support coming from other countries, companies and the community at large but as…
The Port Moresby Moni Plus AFL season in 2023 saw a couple of issues that popped up during the season especially towards the end of the competitions, but this has not been the case for this season so far since its commencement in early April. The President of the Port Moresby AFL Association (POM AFL) , Mr. Douglas Lai told PNG HAUSBUNG that so far, the competitions have been running smoothly with the men’s and women’s competition in play as they look forward to the Regional Championships coming up later this year. “The women’s competition will head into the finals…