Westpac PNG is thrilled to announce a new addition to its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) across Papua New Guinea, with the commissioning of a new ATM at the Central Government Office (CGO) in Port Moresby on Friday 08th September 2023. This comes as part of the bank’s effort in enhancing banking and customer experience in serving the local community. The CGO frequented by hundreds daily, has been carefully chosen as a site for this bank collaborated with Ministry of Public Service to bring this facility to fruition, exemplifying its steadfast commitment to the people and the spirit of cooperation with…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
Mama Polin Tau also known as Mama Pora was last seen at Morata 1 Community Hall on Saturday during a family gathering and has been missing since then. One of her son’s Pais Wiyap stated that they did not realise she was missing until later that night when she never showed up at home. “We live on Top Street and usually she goes for a walk and comes home but that evening she never did.” Pais mentioned that they have contacted all families and friends who have turned on Saturday at the family gathering but no one seem to know…
Director for INFOFISH Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy at the closing of the recent 8th Pacific Tuna Forum, highlighted in her closing remarks that the 8th Pacific Tuna Forum held over the two days from 6th -7th September was the largest gathering of delegations since the first Pacific Tuna Forum in 2007. She congratulated National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the Director Justine Ilakini for a successful hosting of the forum; and she further extended her congratulations to Fisheries Minister Jelta Wong and all delegates, sponsors and everyone who was part of the Forum. Ms. Anthonysamy stated the Asia Pacific Region is…
Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Simon Kilepa has announced that the Second National Climate Change Summit will take place next week in Port Moresby. Kilepa said this summit will bring together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds engage in substantive discussions centred on the theme “Climate Justice and Social Inclusion”. “Papua New Guinea is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, rising sea levels, more frequent and severe weather events, and changing rainfall patterns are already affecting the country’s both coastal and highlands communities, agriculture, and infrastructure.” “The injustice of climate change lies in the fact…
The recent two- day 8th Pacific Tuna Forum ended on a high note in the city of Port Moresby where the Minister for Fisheries, Jelta Wong said the Forum was an ideal platform for discussing issues relating to the sustainable Tuna Fisheries arrangement and development. Minister Wong said that the participation of the Fisheries Ministers from the Pacific Island countries and heads of regional organizations ensured great recognition was given to the Pacific Tuna Forum. “The high level of presentation witnessed during the last two days, was a testament to genuine commitment for our speakers and moderators to share their…
At the opening of the 8th Pacific Tuna Forum this week, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Mr Henry Puna addressed the 8th Pacific Tuna Forum delegates. As the keynote speaker Secretary General, Mr Puna stated that he was very pleased to be able join all the Pacific Island leaders and stakeholders from around the globe in the 8th Pacific Tuna Forum. “Indeed, it is wonderful to be back here in this great land of Papua New Guinea – a nation rich in resources and opportunities that can propel the future of our region.” “It is no secret that we, your…
The two- day Pacific Tuna Forum 2023 (PTF 2023), a paramount event in the world of marine conservation and fisheries management, is currently underway at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby. The PTF 2023 gathering is known for its profound impact on the sustainable management of tuna resources and preserving the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) as the region contributes almost 60% of the global tuna harvest. PTF 2023 has drawn international attention as stakeholders come together to address pressing challenges and chart a course for the future of the Tuna Industry. The Forum is organized by INFOFISH and the…
Fisheries and Maritime Resource Minister Jelta Wong with seven Pacific Island Fisheries Ministers and other senior officials in the Pacific arrived in Kokopo, East New Britain over the weekend to attend the Pacific Islands Ministers East New Britain Initiative Dialogue. The meeting is scheduled to take place today, Monday September 04th at the Gazelle International Hotel, and this dialogue will prepare Pacific leaders to have one voice in the 8th Pacific Tuna Forum, which is set to take place from the 6th to the 7th of September in Port Moresby. The theme of this East New Britain Initiative is, “Our…
A total of sixteen reporters and two officers from the East New Britain (ENB) Provincial Administration, we’re the proud recipients of certificates after completing a three-day workshop in preparation for the upcoming 8th Pacific Tuna Forum to be held in Port Moresby this month. Reporters were taught about the functions of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the Tuna Industry in the country, the region and globally. They received training and insights to the Blue Pacific Continent and Tuna Sustainability, Tuna Vessels, Tuna markets, the Climate Change and its effects on Tuna, the Fukushima Toxic waste and its effects on…
The Pacific is the only region in the world where the major tuna stocks are biologically healthy and much of the tuna from the pacific are sold in the European Union (EU) market, the single largest market for fish and fishery products worldwide. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is privileged to be part of that, by having access to the EU market through meeting the Health Certificate and Catch Certificate criteria. PNG supplies Skipjack Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and Albacore Tuna to the EU market. In 2019, the quantity of fisheries exports was doubled from 2014 with 196,000 tons of products exported…