Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Hon Simo Kilepa was also part of the delegation to the 78th United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, US. Minister Kilepa and Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso also join other Pacific Island Country leaders in the Climate Ambition Summit. During the 78th United Nations General Assembly meeting, there were high level Summits like Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Ambitions Summit and General Debate including other key events. And during the Climate Ambitions Summit discussions were held around a new reform program to enable the Fund to efficiently manage USD 50 billion by…
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Meet Patricia Bala, a Laboratory Scientist who has just published her first book titled “SUCCESS”. Ms Patricia Bala is from Rigo District in the Central Province and married to Gaire village and a young mother of two beautiful young boys. Ms. Bala stated that it was always her passion to write a book and publish it and throughout her life she has being writing but to write a book, the determination was strong last year. “I started writing my book “Success” last year, 2022 around May and by December 2022 my book was complete.” “But finding a publisher was another…
“For the very first time a homegrown National Sustainable Land Use Planning Policy for the country is to be launched.” “On this momentous occasion I want to inform you of the importance of the land use policy, the National Sustainable Land Use Policy ushers in the beginning of new era in PNGs development and growth as a country and I have confidence that this policy shall chart the way forward for planning, allocation, wise use and management of land and resources management in our nation Papua New Guinea.” This was said by Deputy Prime Minister and National Physical and Lands…
“Papua New Guinea remains concerned about our overall slow progress in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a direct result of the unprecedented pandemic, ongoing conflicts, including the climate, crisis and development financing.” These were the words His Excellency Mr. John Rosso, MP Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration, Lands and Physical Planning made at the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session Sustainable Development Goals Summit Leaders Dialogue 1 in New York yesterday 18th September 2023. Rosso when addressing the American President Joe Biden highlighted that despite all these concerns his government is committed to working towards achieving the SDGs.…
Australia announced new climate research support for Papua New Guinea at the PNG’s Second National Climate Change Summit at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. High Commissioner Jon Philp announced that Australia will partner with the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) to offer grants to support research to inform the PNG Government’s climate adaptation and mitigation policy making. These grants will allow an emerging cohort of climate researchers from PNG to deliver evidence-based research in support of PNG’s climate goals. “The grants will be delivered in partnership with CCDA, the National Research Institute (NRI), and the PNG Science and Technology Secretariat,…
Four hundred and sixteen Plant Operator and Motor Vehicle Driving Courses students graduated from the Mapex Training Institute in Port Moresby just recently. These students were those who missed out on selection to continue formal education but were given a second chance through the Mapex Training Institute. Mapex training Institute Managing Director Marcus Palem Kara said the aim of the institute is to contribute to human resource development in the country. Mr. Kara paid special tribute to the sponsors, stakeholders and parents who contributed to the development of the students in providing funding support. Mr. Kara highlighted that the batch…
The second Annual National Climate Summit kicked off today at the APEC Haus, Port Moresby. During the opening remarks of the second Annual Climate Summit, Climate Change and Environment Minister, Simon Kilepa, highlighted the importance of Climate Justice and Social Inclusion as per the Theme of the second annual climate summit. The theme of this summit, “Climate Justice and Social Inclusion,” underscores the importance of our times. Minister Kilepa stated that under the Marape-Roso government, climate change remains a priority development agenda since our country remains one of the vulnerable countries in the world in the face of climate change.…
Record-breaking rainfall paralyzed much of Hong Kong on Friday, with flash flooding submerging metro stations and trapping drivers on roads, as authorities suspended schools and urged the public to seek safe shelter. Photos and videos showed residents wading through murky brown floodwaters as heavy rain continued to inundate the densely populated city of 7.5 million. In some low-lying areas, streets were transformed into surging torrents, with authorities forced to rescue motorists stuck in their vehicles. The deluge began late Thursday night, with the Hong Kong Observatory recording more than 158 millimeters (6.2 inches) in rain between 11 p.m. and midnight,…
Lawrence Maril, a young man from Ward 3 in Matupit Island in Rabaul district, East New Britain Province tells his story of what it’s like to live around and look after the Hot Springs and the Mt Tavurvur Volcano. Lawrence said often very early in the morning the young boys from Matupit Island set out to go and dig at Rolova, a place close to the Mt Tavurvur Volcano to look for Guinea Fowl eggs (often referred to as Wild fowl eggs). They dig to a depth of about 3-4meters deep to look for Guinea Fowl eggs and before any…
⊇The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Urbanization, John Rosso, today announced the launch of a comprehensive land rent debt recovery campaign. This project is aimed squarely at companies and individuals that have failed to meet their obligations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Land, Physical Planning and Urbanization, John Rosso, explained that the Department stands resolute against the neglect of annual land rent dues on state leases. “This isn’t merely about nearing debts of half a billion Kina; it’s a profound reflection on the companies and individuals who have turned a blind eye to their…