The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology and Sports, Don Polye wants to see greater cooperation and partnership between the governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG)to further excel education at the tertiary level in the country. Minister Polye, who welcomed Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese to the University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences on Thursday 12th January, told Albanese that he looks forward to working with Australia in the area of excellence in education. “Excellence is very important in this contemporary time, we see Papua New Guinea and Australia and…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapped up his two days visit with a trip to Wewak in East Sepik Province as a mark of significance of the relationship Papua New Guinea and Australia have before and after independence. Speaking at the Moem Barracks when making his visit to inspect the guard, he told the people, soldiers and local leaders, including Governor Allan Bird that his trip to Wewak, apart from other engagements, was to pay tribute to the man who got PNG’s independence from Australia in a peaceful way and then continued to maintain that relationship onwards. “We have flown…
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Wewak town for his second day of visit to PNG. PM Albanese first visited the Somare family in his first engagement. There he was traditionally welcomed by the elders of Kreer Village before he visited the tomb of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare at Kreer Hights where he and Prime Minister James Marape laid wreaths at the tomb. While there, he also joined the Japanese Ambassador to lay wreaths at the Japanese war memorial. Albanese’s visit will end after the ground parade at the Moem Barracks.
The outcome of the 04th Annual Bilateral Dialogue between the prime ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia saw a lot of trade and investment, and regional security matters discussed and consensus made. Speaking after the dialogue at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese told the media that the meeting also served to strengthen this bond between the two countries as we go into an age of new technologies, environmental and security issues. “Today’s 4th annual bilateral leaders dialogue strengthens the incredible partnership these two countries have, a comprehensive partnership of equals. Its based…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicated some important issues that he and his Papua New Guinea (PNG) counterpart, Prime Minister James Marape, will be discussing during the bilateral dialogue on his first day of visit. Albanese, while addressing the PNG National Parliament this morning, said issues such as health, education, infrastructure, regional security,Visa arrangements between the two countries, trade and investment, and climate change are if vital interested for both countries and the region which should see assistance provided by our closest neighbour. Touching on health, Albanese said Australia will continue to provide support for the health sector as it…
The Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese has arrived in the capital Port Moresby to start his official two days visit of the country. He was met and received by the Deputy Prime Minister John Roso and delegates at the APEC Terminal. After a guard of honor by the Papua New Guinea Defense Force the PM left for a courtesy visit to the Governor General. Meanwhile, the members of parliament are now awaiting his arrival to the National Parliament for his official address.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) can expect a boost in surveillance and monitoring of illegal activities on its waters now that the Ship- Rider agreement between the country and the United States (US) Government, is in the process of being ratified. The Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko announced this in parliament today when responding to questions from the member for Hiri Koiari on the update on regional security agreements PNG had signed with partner countries. The Ship- Rider agreement will enable security of PNG waters in partnership of with the United States Coast Guards, whereby PNG personnel will be working…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has given his assurance that the issue whereby top students missing out on placings in tertiary institutions, is being addressed for the interest of the parents, guardians, and students. The PM made this known during parliament sitting today when answering questions from the Deputy Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa on the matter. The deputy opposition leader was concerned about the matter continuing to pop up whereby some students with top marks were given placings in their second or third choices or even missing out completely from getting into universities and colleges. Tomuriesa said there have been…
The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will start his first official visit as prime minister to Papua New Guinea (PNG) when he touches down at the APEC Terminal at Jackson International Airport, Port Moresby this Thursday 12th January. The PNG Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko announced in the briefing of Albanese’s visit today that a historical event will happen during his first day of visit to the country. “A historical event will happen at the National Parliament where for the first time an Australian Prime Minister will address the National Parliament and all our members, and we look forward to…
The review of the Superannuation and Life Insurance Act of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been completed with recommendation put forth to the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) for deliberation on the proposed changes to the Act that would benefit companies and their customers going forward when it comes to life insurance and general insurance. The Bank’s Acting Governor Mr. Benny Popoitai said the review was to ensure that going forward, these insurances will come under just one regulator- the BPNG. He said currently there are two regulators for each of the insurances provided to clients of financial institutions.…