Two (2) fellow Melanesian countries are expected to visit Papua New Guinea (PNG) this year on a mission to explore different investment opportunities. The Investment Promotion Authority in a statement says it is preparing to receive business delegations from Fiji and Solomon Islands in two separate planned investment missions. The Fiji business delegation will be in the country from March 23rd to 26thto explore investment opportunities in various sectors including tourism, financing, real estate, communications and others. The delegation’s visit is being organized by Invest Fiji which is IPA’s equivalent in Fiji. The Fiji Delegation will be led by the…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Prime Minister James Marape came out at the First Joint Consultation Meeting yesterday stating that his government continues to be committed to the Bougainville peace process. Speaking at the opening of the First Joint Consultation Meeting with Bougainville Moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae, Bougainville President Ismael Toroama, United Nations representatives, international stakeholders, and other distinguished leaders, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the historical journey that has led to the current stage of the peace process. Emphasizing the significance of the 2001 Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) and the necessity for continued dialogue between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville, Marape highlighted the necessity for…
The Opposition team has announced this afternoon that they will be challenging the recently passed amendments to the section 145 of the constitution, which now gives 18 months period for a Prime Minister following an unsuccessful Vote of No Confidence (VONC), for another one to be moved. Deputy Opposition Leader, James Nomane, in a press conference at parliament this afternoon said what happened is a threat to PNG and they will seek the court’s advice on this matter next week to challenge it. The change to the section of the constitution was passed into law on Wednesday on the floor…
Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru says the Pacific Maritime Industrial Zone (PMIZ) in Madang is expected to see work on its first cannery very soon. Minister Maru said the initial work is expected to start next month pending a clearance. “I’m happy to report that we are waiting for the clearance from the State Solicitor for the State and RD Tuna to enter into the Joint Venture for the project,” said Maru. Minister Maru, who was responding to the MP for Bogia during question time in parliament this morning, apologized also for the 15 years of delay…
PM JM is satisfied with the outcome of parliament sitting yesterday with the passing of three laws which he said was symbolic of the types of laws the Marape/ Rosso Pangu led coalition government wants to pass for the betterment of the country. One is the passing of the constitutional amendments to finally recognize PNG as a Christian country, second being the amendment bill for the establishment of a National Petroleum Authority, and the third was the constitutional amendment to section 145 that inserts part that gives 18 months grace period to the government if a Vote of No Confidence…
The first sitting of parliament for 2025, which was dedicated to the Late Sir Julius Chan, closed with a traditional ceremony held at the parliament house by the people of New Ireland to call the spirit of Sir Julius for a final farewell, leaving the parliament house and the office of which he once occupied while as New Ireland Governor. The “custom wok” began at the steps of the National Parliament at 5pm where the first part of the traditional ceremony took place. There to perform the ritual were the deputy governor for New Ireland along with the Maimais (chiefs),…
Parliament commenced the 2025 sitting this afternoon with tributes from MPs to the Late Sir Julius Chan who passed away on the 30th of January while still serving as Governor for New Ireland province. Starting off the tributes was the Prime Minister, James Marape who highlighted the contributions of Sir Julius Chan who served as PM twice, Deputy PM and holding various ministerial portfolio. A great legacy left behind and a pathway for leaders of today to follow. The late Sir Julius had a hand in building the economy of PNG and also introduced the country’s currency. Opposition Leader Douglas…
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, is adamant in establishing a Trade and Investment Agreement with Japan to boost the export of goods from Papua New Guinea (PNG) to the Japanese market. Minister Maru, when delivering his keynote speech at the recent launching of PNG’s participation in the Osaka Expo 2025 at the National Parliament in Port Moresby city, said he wants to negotiate with the Japan Government on establishing the agreement on the back of the Expo, which will commence in April. “After 50 years of relationship, we do not have a trade and investment agreement…
In light of the deteriorating law and order situation in the country, the Opposition has come out to call upon the prime minister, the police minister and the police commissioner to step- up their game and seriously address the situation. The Opposition Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa concerned over this matter, especially the incidents up in the Highlands Region, held a press conference on Monday at Parliament House to get his message across to the people on this pressing issue. He said lives of the people are at risk in those hot spot areas in the Highlands where in recent times police…
Three new countries have been added by the National Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to the existing list of countries eligible for Visa- on- Arrival (VOA). The Deputy Prime Minister, John Rosso, today officially announced the addition of the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and Singapore. “Passport holders from the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore, are now eligible to get visa-on-arrival in Papua New Guinea,” he said. Rosso, who is also responsible for the Immigration and Border Security Ministry, said that effective immediately, passport holders from the UK, Canada, and Singapore, travelling on ordinary and official passports can get visa-on-arrival…