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…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
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…
Nasfund continues to recognise and reward employers who are continue their commitments towards securing their employees financial stability and future. Last night, this recognition was shown again with the Nasfund 2023 6th Annual Employer Awards hosted at the prestigious APEC Haus in Port Moresby. Nasfund Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Rajeez Sharma, this Awards goes to recognise those employees that lodge in their employees’ savings in time and ensuring that their employees financial future is secured. “These awards are more than just recognitions, they are a testament of the dedication and responsibility that each of you hold towards securing your…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is stepping up its mission to crack down on tax fraud, including that of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The IRC Commissioner General, Mr. Sam Koim in a statement revealed that they have observed some fraudulent trends in the GST declarations submitted to the IRC. He said they have discovered some of the deeply troubling patterns and will work towards fully dealing with this very serious matter in breach of the county’s tax laws. “At the outset, it is critical to understand that a tax return, whether signed by…
The 2024 Census has been extended for two more weeks following several challenges that were faced by the Census teams throughout the country that hindered the exercise from being efficiently carried out in its first two weeks. The Minister for Administrative Services, Richard Masere when announcing the extension, said this extension is necessary to address various challenges and ensure a comprehensive and accurate count. “Due to logistical issues, particularly the unavailability of domestic flights caused by fuel shortages affected Air Niugini and other aircraft operators, we experienced delays in the delivery if census materials and the mobilisation of our personnel,…