Papua New Guinea (PNG) has seen a surge in marine tourism with more than 24, 000 cruise ship tourists visiting the country this year alone. According to a report released by the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), using data provided by Inchcape Shipping, a total of 24, 407 visitors have arrived in PNG so far this year on 12 different international cruise ship liners. The cruise industry is playing a significant role in boosting the country’s tourism numbers, with several more vessels scheduled to arrive before the end of the year. Between October and December, four more cruise ships are…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape on Monday announced that the 2025 National Budget will provide significant support for both the Judiciary and the Magisterial Services. The PM made this announcement after receiving the Judiciary’s budget estimates for 2025 from Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika and Chief Magistrate Mr. Mark Pupaka on Monday 23rd September in Port Moresby city. Prime Minister Marape underscored that law- and- order is now the central focus of the Marape- Rosso Government, a stance that reflects the Government’s recognition of its critical importance to national stability as Papua New Guinea (PNG) prepares to celebrate 50 years…
A church and government partnership will see the construction of a new health center to serve the people of Yangoru- Saussia district of East Sepik province in the near future. This was seen recently when the Yangoru- Saussia District Development Authority (DDA) made a commitment to partner with the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church to build a new health center at the cost of K1.5 million in Nagum. The Minister for International Trade and Investment & Yangoru-Saussia MP, Richard Maru made this commitment at the 22nd Grade 10 and 4th Grade 12 Graduation of Nagum Adventist Secondary School. “We will…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) will now be able to audit companies in the fisheries industry to ensure they comply with the country’s tax laws. This was made possible through a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the IRC, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and National ICT Authority (NICTA), on information sharing. From a tax perspective, the fisheries sector has been challenging to administer and manage resulting in the IRC unable to correctly audit players in the PNG fisheries industry. The consequences of this have been a reduction and loss in the overall tax…
A delegation of Australian businesses is embarking on an important journey to Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week on a mission to further strengthen business ties between the two countries. The trip, which commences today Monday 23rd September to Friday 27th September, aims at fostering stronger economic ties and increasing trade and investment opportunities between PNG and Australia, through the Australia- Papua New Guinea Business Exchange. This Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Exchange will take place in Lae and Port Moresby cities, featuring a series of targeted events designed to facilitate dialogue, collaboration, and partnership between Australian and Papua New Guinean…
A prominent company in the country’s health sector is currently being investigated by the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) for tax evasion. The IRC Commissioner General, Mr. Sam Koim, issued a statement confirming that an audit conducted by the IRC, revealed a serious level of tax evasion by this particular company, whose name is withheld due to the ongoing investigation. “The IRC strongly warns that tax evasion through fraudulent means is illegal and that it (IRC) employs rigorous systems to identify and penalize such practices,” said Mr. Koim in that statement released. The IRC has initiated…
The inaugural AFL (Australian Football League) Pacific Cup is coming up in November in Australia, and the AFL PNG team is not wasting any time in preparing for it. ALF PNG Senior Football Manager, Mr. Rex Leka confirmed with PNG HAUSBUNG that the Papua New Guinea (PNG) AFL Commission has endorsed the train on teams for the men’s and women’s national teams- the PNG Mozzies and Flames, to prepare for the 2024 AFL Pacific Cup. He said that after the rigorous training that the train on squads will be going through, the selections will then be finalized. “This is the…
Prime Minister James Marape survived a Vote of No Confidence (VONC) moved by the Opposition this morning, relieved to have the support of his coalition Members. PM Marape in his speech after the VONC motion was entertained, expressed his gratitude for the MPs who voted for him to remain as Prime Minister, adding that now this is over and done with, it is time to get back to work on running the country. Marape also thanked the Opposition for moving the VONC motion, stating that they exercised their duty and enacted a constitutional process to elect a new government, which…
This news just in! The Speaker of Parliament announced the results of the Vote of No Confidence (VONC) motion. Those for PM James Marape 75, those for a new government, 32. Marape remains in power as PNG’s Prime Minister, therefore defeating the VONC motion moved by the Opposition this morning. No MP moved across the floor this morning to join either side. Keep following PNG HAUSBUNG for more updates and listen in to the NAU FM NEWS, YUMI FM NEWS and LEGEND FM NEWS for more on this story.
The Vote of No Confidence (VONC) will be on the National Parliament agenda paper tomorrow and is expected to be moved by the Opposition to vote against incumbent Prime Minister, James Marape. Parliament today confirmed that the resumption of the sitting will be at 10am in the morning. What is expected when parliament resumes, is for the Opposition to move a motion for the vote to take place, which should commence the proceedings for the VONC to take place on the floor of parliament. Apart from this, it should be another normal parliament day with other agendas to be dealt…