Following the recent media report regarding the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-related benchmarks and the strong stand that the PNG Government was taking to strengthen the fight against money laundering and corruption, including the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as a fully independent body ICAC acknowledges the report and wishes to clarify its position. ICAC as an independent constitutional body operates without direction from external entities in establishing its priorities, they recognise the importance of governance benchmarks, however ICAC did not agree to the benchmarks placed upon the agency. ICAC clarifies that it is important to note that…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
The Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) Bank has recently announced that Mr Kilepak Kitemong is the new Head of Technology for ANZ-PNG. Mr Kitemong’s appointment highlights ANZ’s commitment to promoting local talent to key leadership roles within the bank. Over the past seven years, Mr Kitemong has been a senior member of the ANZ PNG Technology team, sharing best practice with global teams across the Asia Pacific region and supporting the IT infrastructure of ANZ’s world class technology platforms. Commenting on his appointment, ANZ PNG Country Head, Lachlan Halstead, stated that Kilepak’s appointment reflects ANZ’s commitment to attracting, developing and promoting Papua…
Air Niugini encourages customers to take advantage of the “NambaWan Fares” as well as other frequently discounted airfares. With the current “Nambawan fares” it provide up to 60 percent off standard ticket fare and is designed to make travel more affordable and encourage more people to fly, whether for business, tourism, medical or simply visiting family and friends within the country. The nambawan fares present an excellent opportunity for those looking to explore new destinations without having to dig deeper into their pockets. With five price points available, customers can purchase tickets now for travel in as little as three…
PNG KUMUL #166 will be the new Coach Development Manager for Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League The announcement of his appointment was made by the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) in a statement this week. PNGRFL is proud to announce that they have secured the services of Mr Stanley Gene to continue the development of rugby league in Papua New Guinea. Gene’s outstanding playing career includes playing for Goroka Lahanis in 1993-94 and the former Lae Bombers the following year. He then played over 350 games in the English Super League and First Division competition in a…
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Category 1 has now moved away from Papua New Guinea and is now lying on the Eastern seaboard of Queensland. However, with the Tropical Cyclone season still in active in the Southern Hemisphere and rainy season in the country, the National Weather Service has reissued heavy rains and flash flood warnings. Warning areas that will possibly be affected are Western Province, Gulf Province, Central Province, Southern Highlands, Western Highlands and Jiwaka Province. Everyone who lives within these areas are urged to take necessary precautions during this period. All are warned to move away from water ways, river…
In a proactive effort to support the health and well-being of the Royal PNG Constabulary, Pacific International Hospital (PIH) is pleased to announce a Basic Health Check activity scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Boroko Police Station, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This initiative aims to provide over 700 police personnel with essential health services, including Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments, Glucose Random Blood Sugar (GRBS) tests, and Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring. The event represents a significant corporate social responsibility (CSR) effort by PIH, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the health and…
Remote South Fly communities have signed grant agreements to improve their livelihoods and for community development as well through the 29 ward development committee representatives from their eight wards in South Fly District, Western Province. The signing was done yesterday for the grant agreements for projects chosen by their communities aimed at community or economic development. The representatives gathered in Daru from 24 to 28 February for training and induction as part of their final preparations related to their respective PNG-Australia Partnership funded community and economic development grants. Provincial Administrator Robert Alphonse Kaiyun, Australian High Commission representative Ms Christine Charity…
Alotau will now experience have more the enough electricity capacity to power the township including the surrounding arears of the town after PNG Power announced the successful commissioning of three (3) new 1-megawatt generators in Alotau, Milne Bay Province. The commissioning of the new generators marks a significant milestone in the province’s journey toward achieving reliable electricity for its residents, businesses, and government services. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Alotau Power Station recently, was attended by Alotau Governor Gordon Wesley, Alotau Open MP Ricky Morris, provincial administration officials, and representatives from PNG Power. PNG Power Acting Chief Executive Officer,…
The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honourable Jelta Wong, on Monday 24th February 2025, addressed the gathering of Pacific Island Leaders at the East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) during the weeklong Honiara Summit. Minister Wong emphasized the vision behind ENBi as a collaborative platform aimed at enhancing coordination and cooperation among Pacific Island countries to advance our shared aspirations for sustainable tuna fisheries development. “When discussing the retention of value from our region’s tuna catches, we are reminded of the many challenges facing Pacific Island nations,” Minister Wong said. “These challenges include inadequate infrastructure, unreliable utilities, high operational costs,…
The final negotiations between the State Negotiating Team and RD Group (RD) for a Joint Venture (JV) between the Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and RD to establish a 300 metric-ton (MT) fish cannery at Vidar in Madang was held this morning 25th February 2024. The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, in his opening address stated that the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) was conceived by the Somare Government 15 years ago when the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare was still alive. But sadly, nothing was achieved up to today as a government…