The Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) through the Office of the Registrar of Companies is going nationwide to create awareness on the proposed changes to the Companies Act to cater for Beneficial Ownership (BO). The team was in Lae, Morobe Province and then travelled to Goroka and Mt. Hagen in the Highlands Region, whilst the awareness focus was on BO, the team also conducted awareness on its online registry system (ORS). “This program was specifically initiated to provide in-depth information and training on the ORS and awareness on the Proposed Amendments to the Companies Act 1997 on Beneficial Ownership.” This is…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
President of the Porebada Besena, Mr. Judah Matt Baru has stated that the land Portion 578 at the Porebada Junction, in the Hiri West of Central Province, including the surrounding environment and sea, belongs to the people of Porebada. Before the acquisition of the Konebada Park Zone Area, (PKZA) it was formerly portion 578, however, the legal description of the entire PKZA has now changed to various portion numbers after the Konedobu Petroleum Park Authority (KPPA) was granted an Urban Development Lease in March of 2009. Sadly, the KPPA subdivided that land and new portions were created each having new legal…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) is issuing a critical reminder to all National Federations sending athletes and teams to the Pacific Mini Games this year that all levy fees for athletes and officials must be settled by 18 June 2025. Until now, government funding remains unconfirmed and has not materialized, despite a budget being submitted in June last year and a revised budget resubmitted in February 2025. As a result of this, the PNGOC has resolved to drop sports who have made partial payments or no payments to date to ensure it operates within its limited budget to…
A total of 19 juvenile remandees participated in the second session of the Senisim PNG Transformation Table at Bomana Prison on Monday morning here in Port Moresby. PNG Tribal Foundation’s Senisim PNG National Coordinator, Phillie Marai, led her team of three facilitators and volunteers through the second value with the juvenile prisoners, aged between 14 and 18. Mrs. Marai said there are 10 good values will be discussed over 11 weeks through table sessions. Monday morning, the prisoners learned about Humility. They explored what humility is and how it applies to them reflecting on their lives, shaping their identities as…
The Commander of the National Capital District and Central Province, Benjamin Turi, welcomed Senior Inspector Ruben Giusu as the coordinator of Police Reservists in the National Capital District and Central Provinces, as per a directive from the police management. With the increasing number of complaints from the public regarding police impersonators in the command, Commander NCD/Central Benjamin Turi welcomes Mr. Giusu, who has a wealth of experience in both administration and policing duties in the police force. While welcoming him, Commander Turi also gave directives to all reservists who are currently working or not working in the command to report…
Following the declaration of the newly elected member for Central Bougainville, Mr Jimmy Miringtoro who was a former two-term MP and State Minister, Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ABG) President H.E Ishmael Toroama, MHR congratulated Mr Miringtoro for his victory. In a statement release by the ABG President, he stated that on behalf of the Autonomous Bougainville Government and the people of Bougainville, he extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Member-elect for Central Bougainville, Jimmy Miringtoro and that his return to national politics as a two-time former Member speaks to the trust and confidence that the people of Central Bougainville continue…
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…
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…