Former two-term MP and State Minister, Jimmy Miringtoro, has made a triumphant return to national politics, reclaiming the Central Bougainville Open Seat as an Independent candidate. Miringtoro’s victory follows a highly contested by-election held after the passing of the late Simon Dumarinu, the Social Democratic Party MP last year. Despite having several strong contenders in the by-election, Miringtoro was favored, given his past legacy as one of the top-performing MP with a strong record in service delivery during his previous terms. He was officially declared MP-elect at 10:00 am yesterday, Sunday 15th June 2025 by Returning Officer Justine Pantumari at…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
Staff from the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) and the Institute of National Affairs (INA), led by INA Executive Director Paul Barker, joined hundreds of other participants in the annual Sir Anthony Siaguru Anti-Corruption Walk early Sunday morning, 15th June 2025, at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby city. Families, friends, and representatives from government agencies, corporate organizations, and civil society groups gathered at Sir John Guise Stadium from as early as 4am to take part in the event, organized annually by Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). This year’s theme was, “Do what is right, not what…
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the National Constitution, during the recent high-level consultation held at Burnham, New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape met with the leadership of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), led by President Ishmael Toroama, in a critical dialogue that marked a significant milestone in the post-referendum process under the Bougainville Peace Agreement and Section 14 of the National Constitution. “Let us never forget that we are all peacemakers,” Prime Minister Marape said. “The 2001 Bougainville Peace Agreement enshrined a path forward for unity and peace, and the…
Simbu Province has become one of the three Highlands provinces in Papua New Guinea selected for an environmental conservation initiative to protect biodiversity and build climate resilience. The initiative is a partnership program between the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and PNG’s Environment and Conservations and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), that will be rolling out in Simbu, Jiwaka and Enga. The workshop was held recently at Mt. Whilhem Hotel in Kundiawa, Simbu Provincial, and was attended by the Simbu Provincial Administrator Mr. John Punde, along with senior officers, and community leaders from all…
The Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) completed a successful two-day workshop in Port Moresby city recently, led by the International Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), on the 11th of June 2025. The Multi-Stakeholder Group members included representatives from PNG Core, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, MRDC, KPHL, OK Tedi Mining, Santos, Newmont, Kumul Minerals, K92 Mining Inc., and government departments including Finance, Treasury, National Planning and Monitoring, Petroleum and Energy, MRA, IPA, and others. Civil society representatives included the Institute of National Affairs, CIMC, Transparency International PNG, CELCOR, and the PNG Resource Governance Coalition, who all participated in full-day sessions this week. The International EITI…
A third-year student from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) has successfully completed his three months fieldwork with the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) under the Student Placement Program yesterday. Baclay Tumbiago, 22, from Hela, is a third-year student studying Social Work and minoring in Psychology. Young Tumbiago made a presentation yesterday to the CIMC staff on what he has learned over the last three months, stated that practical experience with CIMC was a great learning opportunity, participating in the National Development Forum. “I saw how leaders discuss important issues in the country and my experience helped me…
Biskitop Biscuits, the official sponsor of Biskitop Zulu Riders, the new club on the block in the Port Moresby Rugby League Competition this year, has given the club major support with a donation of 500 Biskitop Biscuit cartons. The Club members were all smiles when they were presented 500 cartons of Bisketop biscuits in assorted flavors from the Biskitop Producer, Epac Limited yesterday afternoon at their warehouse at 9 miles. Mr. Brian Kombe who was the spokesperson for the Biskitop Biscuits when presenting the 500 biscuit cartons highlighted that these biscuits are for the club to sell and raise funds…
A total of 21 contestants from Vocal Fusion Season 12 have joined the Senisim PNG Program, kicking off their first session on 30 May 2025 with a focus on the core value of Hope. The Senisim PNG Program, an initiative by the PNG Tribal Foundation, is a unique values-based program aimed at helping individuals shift their mindset, grow personally, and take the lead in bringing positive change to their communities. Senism PNG National Coordinator Phillie Marai stated that over the course of 11 weeks, the contestants will participate in Transformation Tables, where they will meet in small groups and go…
Sorcery accusation -related violence (SARV) remains one of the biggest issues in the country, sadly SARV has increase in the Highlands region, thus more and more Non-Government Organisations, Church, Police, Health and other partners have been working together to combat the SARV issue. One of the leading NGO groups that has been in the forefront of SARV is the PNG Tribal Foundation. Tribal Foundation has a record of rescuing SARV survivors, bringing perpetrators to justice and becoming the hope for SARV Victims. Tribal Foundation highlighted in their latest report that from the year 2023 up to this date, the organisation…
Staff from the Institute of National Affairs (INA) and the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) participated in a full-day session on Tuesday 03rd May,2025, with BSP Life PNG Limited. The session was focused on exploring the Wantok Delight life insurance product, a tool designed to support life protection and long-term savings. Delivered by BSP Life Insurance Advisor Siaoa Mirou, the session emphasized the importance of financial resilience and reducing dependence on borrowing, which continues to burden many Papua New Guinean families. “Wantok Delight is a personal life insurance product created to provide life protection and help individuals build long-term…