Two new Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)were signed on Wednesday 23rd July 2025, by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the Japan’s Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation (OFCF). This was a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea’s fisheries sector as the MOUs valued at more than K2.5 million and the agreements marked a continued strengthening of a partnership that has spanned nearly two decades. The signing ceremony, held at OFCF headquarters in Tokyo, was led by NFA Managing Director Mr. Justin Ilakini and OFCF President Mr. Shirasu Toshiro. The newly signed MOUs encompass the provision of essential goods and services and include…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
80 years after World War II was fought on the soil of Papua New Guinea, today we as the people of this great nation stand together as one to pay homage and respect to the Soldiers who treaded the rugged mountains of the Kokoda terrain with the help and guidance of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. The fallen unsung heroes, our forefathers who were never at war, who never started the war, who were never enemies to the Aussies nor the Japanese but who were caught in between the war that was brought to their land. We remember the steps they…
A groundbreaking ceremony for the significant redevelopment of the Papua New Guinea National Fisheries College (NFC) in Kavieng is set to take place, following Prime Minister James Marape’s high-level meeting with Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President, Mr. Akihiko Tanaka, at Okura Hotel, Tokyo. National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Managing Director Mr. Justin Ilakini welcomed the development as a milestone in PNG’s partnership with the Government of Japan and JICA, marking a new chapter in strengthening capacity and sustainability in the fisheries sector. “The groundbreaking of this K92 million redevelopment of the National Fisheries College is a direct outcome of the…
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of Papua New Guinea has today marked another milestone in its long-standing partnership with Japan by signing a Consultant Agreement with Japan’s Fisheries Engineering Co., Ltd at the Okura Hotel in Tokyo. NFA Managing Director, Mr. Justin Ilakini, and his NFA team was joined by officials from the Department of National Planning and the Department of Foreign Affairs, who witnessed the signing that underscores the strong bilateral cooperation between Papua New Guinea and Japan, particularly in the fisheries sector, which remains a critical pillar of PNG’s economic development and food security. Mr. Ilakini expressed profound…
The destruction and the act of Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV) happened back in year 2023 following the death of a man believed to be linked to sorcery. The incident occurred on the morning of September 2nd, 2023, when a mob entered the home of an elderly man at 6:00 a.m., allegedly dragged him out, tortured him, causing his children to flee, they burned several houses belonging to his family, and destroyed livestock and food gardens. The victim was later rescued by locals and taken to Mingendi Rural Hospital in Kerowagi, where he remained admitted for three months. The PNG…
A minor earthquake occurred early this morning around 2:41AM about 100km from Lae city in the Morobe Province. The Port Moresby Geophysical Observatory confirmed with PNG HAUSBUNG that the earthquake occurred and was recorded as 5.6 magnitude and not 5.8magnitude. The depth of the earthquake was 101km at the Lat – 5.81 degrees South and Lon – 146.65 degrees East, thus the earthquake is placed beneath the Finisterre Ranges. The Geophysical Observatory also added that the because the earthquake occurred at that depth, it is considered a moderate size event thus no damage is expected. The Observatory also highlighted that…
Forty (40) final-year accounting students from the Institute of Business Studies University were challenged to be better citizens and to support the country’s development and growth in the next 50 years as the future generation of the country. Mrs. Phillie Marai, National Coordinator of Senisim PNG under the Tribal Foundation, spoke to the students at the Institute of Business Studies (IBS) University recently, highlighting that change starts within oneself who then can change Papua New Guinea (PNG). Marai added that after the country turns 50 in September, how will the citizens and the younger generation contribute moving forward into another…
Sixteen secondary and Junior High schools in the National Capital District (NCD) are set to implement the Senisim Pasin Program. This initiative follows a meeting between the sixteen secondary principals and junior high school headmasters and the PNG Tribal Foundation where the program was introduced. The Senisim Pasin program is based on good values and servant leadership in partnership with Maxwell Leadership Foundation through roundtable sessions amongst students in schools. Allan Jim, Education Department’s First Secretary of the Guidance and Counselling Division, Highlands and New Guinea Islands, who brought together the teachers, stated that it is important to start educating…
Over the last four years local civil society organization, The Voice Inc (TVI) has been strategically engaging with government and community organizations, civil societies and its network of leaders, building coalitions to progress policy and reform on some of Papua New Guineas most critical issues such as sorcery Accusation Related Violence, Youth Opportunities and Early Childhood Learning. Key to its efforts is the Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) Course facilitated by the Havard Kennedy School of Government and offered through TVI’s Local Leadership and Collective Action Program (LLCAP). The PDIA course is a challenging 12-week program which helps teams break…
Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) and the Institute of Business Studies University (IBSU) have signed an agreement for capability building, collaboration and to support the development of a future-ready workforce for Bank South Pacific (BSP) and Papua New Guinea (PNG). The MOU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on building talent, enhancing capability, and aligning academic outcomes with real-world business needs. As the country’s largest bank and the leading financial institution across the South Pacific, BSP Group Executive – People & Culture, Jonathan Harvey said BSP is committed to investing in its people and the next…