“Papua New Guinea as the biggest Melanesian country has the biggest potential and influence to help West Papua in their quest for freedom.” This was stated by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua spokesperson Mr Raki Ap. “PNG is the biggest country in Melanesia and if we combine West Papua and PNG together, we will change the geopolitics.” Mr Ap added this in the interest of Melanesia and in the interest of the Pacific. “Therefore, we need courage, dignity and integrity from our leaders to stand together and raise one voice for a free West Papua.” Ap further added…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
This is day four now since the Yalu Bridge has gone down due to continuous rain and flood in the Morobe Province causing travellers, locals and business communities to be stuck on either side of the bridge. The Acting Secretary for Works and Highways, Mr. Gibson Holemba visited the Yalu Bridge emergency works today and assessed the extent of the damage and the repair works undertaken. Present at the site during the visit was Contractor, China Railway International Group, Acting Deputy Secretary (Network Planning, Design and Standards), Mr. Simeon Suagu, Engineer to the Lae – Nadzab 4 Lane Project, Mr.…
Papua New Guinea’s closest neighbour Indonesia is a rapidly growing economy and the largest in Southeast Asia and it is classified as a newly industrialised country, Indonesia is an upper-middle-income nation and a member of the G20. Indonesia has a nominal GDP of US$1.371 trillion in 2023, and Indonesia ranks as the 16th largest economy globally and seventh in terms of GDP (PPP). With the strong economy Indonesia has, Papua New Guinea can benefit from Indonesia’s expertise in utilizing its vast natural resources, said Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso. Rosso made this remark after leading a small PNG delegation…
Papua New Guinea will not be attending the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference – known as the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) – this year 2024. The decision not to send PNG to the COP 29 The COP29 this year in Baku, Azerbaijan in November was made by Prime Minister Hon. James Marape when he met with the managements of Climate Change Development Authority (CCDA) and Conservation and Environment Protection Agency (CEPA) on Thursday, 22 August 2024, at his office in Manasupe Haus, Waigani. Prime Minister Marape briefly explained that Papua New Guinea’s non-attendance will be in protest at the…
The first ever Santos Cup match played in Minj, Jiwaka Province between Goroka Lahanis and the Mt Hagen Eagles Womens teams over the weekend was a remarkably close game. However, the Goroka Side proved to be the best when they defeated Mt Hagen Eagles 12-10 in a close match, with tries by Egi John, Seroge Sabumei and Yolanda Taute. Eagles Head Coach Mr. Bobby Koke stated that despite his girls leading with 10points –8points, the Lahanis scored in the last 2 minutes the winning try through their second row. “The girls just let their guards down a bit too early,”…
The Mt. Hagen City Authority has officially presented its 2023 Annual Report to the Department of Provincial and Local Level Governments Affairs (DPLGA) in Port Moresby. The report was received by Deputy Secretary James Agigo, responsible for Provincial Local Level Service Monitoring Authority (PLLSMA), along with Acting Director Herman Mirio on behalf of Secretary Philip Leo. During the presentation, Mr. Agigo highlighted the ongoing reforms championed by DPLGA, especially in service delivery and the review of services delivery functions, which are being enhanced through new financing arrangements. He asked for collaborative efforts with various national agencies to implement these initiatives…
Papua New Guinea Defence Force Head Quarters Murray Barracks has handed over its gym keys to the Kickboxing Federation for Kick-Boxing Federation to use the gym for its training sessions. Papua New Guinea Kick Boxing Federation (PNGKBF) Head-hunter and President Mr Stanley Nandex stated he is grateful for PNGDF Head Quarter for having the trust in PNGKBF and for giving them the opportunity to use the Murray Barracks Gym. “This is something we always wanted, and now our fighters can have a place to lift weights and also use the gym hall for their training.” “All our best fighters will…
“The rising commodity prices present extensive opportunities across various sectors, highlighting agriculture’s potential to fortify economic stability and support national development.” BSP Group GM Corporate, Peter Beswick highlighted this while giving his insight into the BSP Quarterly Pacific Economic and Market Pulse Report Mr Beswick said that as the largest employer in PNG, the agricultural sector sustains livelihoods for numerous farmers and harvesters across the region. “The agricultural sector in PNG is pivotal to our economy, often referred to as the ‘engine room’ due to its substantial role in driving growth and generating employment opportunities.” In supporting that drive in…
The Oro Provincial Government and the Provincial Member for Oro, Mr Garry Juffa handed over 4 X Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles, three (3) ten seaters and one (1) open back land cruiser, including 3 X 75horse power Yamaha engines and 3X 24-foot dinghies to the Oro Education Division. The presentation was done at the Ela Motors Show Room, Badili, in Port Moresby on the 30th of July 2024. Governor Garry Juffa at the presentation stated that his government continues to prioritize Education, and this investment will provide the much-needed capabilities for the Education Officers to effectively deliver services. A boat…
Madang Province is the first province in the Momase Region to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) to introduce financial Inclusion activities in the province. This also makes Madang Province the sixth province to sign a MoU with CEFI, following Milne Bay, West New Britain, Western Highlands, East New Britain and New Ireland provinces. Present to sign the MoU recently was the Governor for Madang Province Mr. Ramsey Pariwa, MP, Assistant Governor, Financial System Stability Group (FSSG), Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) and Alternate Chair CEFI Board, Mr. George Awap…