With recent social media outburst regarding the burning down of a warehouse operated by Post PNG that contained Census Material, the National Statistical Office (NSO) wishes to clarify and correct this misinformation. NSO clarifies that they have a binding Storage & Logistics Services Agreement with Post PNG, who has been a major partner in providing storage and logistics services since it was contracted by NSO to provide storage and logistics services since 2019. With having a Storage & Logistics Services Agreement, Post PNG has the prerogative to supply NSO with the above services in its entirety at a location deemed…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has successfully launched its groundbreaking Fisheries Automated Resources Information System (FARIS), a comprehensive Single Window Software Solution designed to revolutionize fisheries management in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The National Fisheries is proud of this significant achievement that emanated from the MTDP IV (2023 – 2027) in strategic priority area 8 on Government’s policy directive to become a digital Government, and more so aligning with the Digital Government Act of 2022, paving the way for government to use information and communication technologies. This new technology is aimed to enhance accessibility, reliability, and affordability of government digital…
A commemoration ceremony was held on Saturday 8th of March, 2025, at Yule Island in Central Province where a French navy vessel based in New Caledonia, the Frigate “Vendemiaire”, anchored at Yule Island and carried out memorial action. This was through the cleaning and restoration of the grave of Lieutenant Léon Bourjade, a French flying ace in the First World War who later became a missionary and died in 1924 on the island. Famous for his “acrobatic” landings, his name is still associated with aviation through the expression “landing like Bourjade”. Captain Guillaumat, the officers and sailors of the “Vendemiaire”…
With a recent article in one of the Dailys stating concerns over the historic Constitutional House at Motupore Island, the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) is currently in discussions with the University of Papua New Guinea regarding a potential restoration and redevelopment of the Constitutional House. Secretary of CLRC Dr Mange Matui highlighted that discussions are still in the infant stages, and no final decisions, or agreements have been made at this time and has stated that CLRC has agreed that something needs to be done about the building. “CLRC’s negotiation with UPNG as the caretaker and owner of…
The National Weather Services is now issuing warnings that almost most parts of the country will continue to experience heavy rain with potential flood. A trough line or low air pressure (T1) extends south eastward from southern PNG/Indonesia border at about (9.0°S,141.0°E), into a clockwise circulation south of Daru at about (10.0°S, 143.5°E), then further extends ESE over coast of Hood point to southwestern coast of Milne Bay. Another trough line (T2) extends south eastwards from Vitiaz/Dampier Straits to West New Britain and across Solomon Sea to about (11.0°S, 157.0°E). Areas of convergence exist over the Highlands Region, Owen Stanley…
Following the recent media report regarding the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-related benchmarks and the strong stand that the PNG Government was taking to strengthen the fight against money laundering and corruption, including the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as a fully independent body ICAC acknowledges the report and wishes to clarify its position. ICAC as an independent constitutional body operates without direction from external entities in establishing its priorities, they recognise the importance of governance benchmarks, however ICAC did not agree to the benchmarks placed upon the agency. ICAC clarifies that it is important to note that…
The Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) Bank has recently announced that Mr Kilepak Kitemong is the new Head of Technology for ANZ-PNG. Mr Kitemong’s appointment highlights ANZ’s commitment to promoting local talent to key leadership roles within the bank. Over the past seven years, Mr Kitemong has been a senior member of the ANZ PNG Technology team, sharing best practice with global teams across the Asia Pacific region and supporting the IT infrastructure of ANZ’s world class technology platforms. Commenting on his appointment, ANZ PNG Country Head, Lachlan Halstead, stated that Kilepak’s appointment reflects ANZ’s commitment to attracting, developing and promoting Papua…
Air Niugini encourages customers to take advantage of the “NambaWan Fares” as well as other frequently discounted airfares. With the current “Nambawan fares” it provide up to 60 percent off standard ticket fare and is designed to make travel more affordable and encourage more people to fly, whether for business, tourism, medical or simply visiting family and friends within the country. The nambawan fares present an excellent opportunity for those looking to explore new destinations without having to dig deeper into their pockets. With five price points available, customers can purchase tickets now for travel in as little as three…
PNG KUMUL #166 will be the new Coach Development Manager for Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League The announcement of his appointment was made by the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) in a statement this week. PNGRFL is proud to announce that they have secured the services of Mr Stanley Gene to continue the development of rugby league in Papua New Guinea. Gene’s outstanding playing career includes playing for Goroka Lahanis in 1993-94 and the former Lae Bombers the following year. He then played over 350 games in the English Super League and First Division competition in a…
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Category 1 has now moved away from Papua New Guinea and is now lying on the Eastern seaboard of Queensland. However, with the Tropical Cyclone season still in active in the Southern Hemisphere and rainy season in the country, the National Weather Service has reissued heavy rains and flash flood warnings. Warning areas that will possibly be affected are Western Province, Gulf Province, Central Province, Southern Highlands, Western Highlands and Jiwaka Province. Everyone who lives within these areas are urged to take necessary precautions during this period. All are warned to move away from water ways, river…