The Commander for the National Capital District (NCD) and Central provinces, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Ben Turi, is making it very clear that there will be no protest whatsoever to be staged tomorrow in Port Moresby city. He made this statement today following a particular social media post going around calling for the people to get out onto the streets to protest for the resignation of Prime Minister James Marape. Mr. Turi has issued directives for his officers in the Command to be on high alert to make sure there is no protest in the capital city of Papua…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
The Chief Secretary to the Government Mr. Ivan Pomaleu officially opened the inaugural Green Finance Summit 2025 this morning with a look back on the positive growth of the Green Finance Center and its initiative, since its inception just over a year ago. Green finance refers to structured financial activities that aim to ensure better environmental outcomes. It includes loans, debt mechanisms, and investments that encourage the development of green projects or minimize the climate impact of regular projects. The goal is to direct financial resources toward sustainable development priorities. “It’s my honour to be here today to open the…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has confirmed that discussions on securing a fair and beneficial agreement for the Wafi Golpu Mine project in the Morobe province are in the final stages, with only three key issues left to resolve. The PM said this when addressing parliament and providing an update on the status of current negotiations between the State and the developer of the mine. This includes the Mine Development Contract (MDC), a crucial agreement that determines the state’s benefit share, which must be concluded before the Special Mining Lease (SML) is granted. The Prime Minister emphasized that since his…
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…
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…