Special audit into Connect PNG Infrastructure Programme to commence in March. Acting Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a global professional services firm and Norths Projects Ltd, a Brisbane based engineering firm, signed an agreement this week to commence a Special Audit into the government’s biggest ticket project, Connect PNG Programme. The signing took place on Tuesday (25/02/25) by Acting Chief Secretary Pomaleu, Deloitte, and Norths as a formality to commence work next month. Mr. Pomaleu said he was pleased to have Deloitte and Norths independently undertake this special audit managed by his office through the department’s…
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The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has confirmed that the recent Cyber Incident is identified, and it is contained with no impact on the Banking System. BPNG Governor Ms. Elizabeth Genia assures the public that a recent cyber incident was identified and contained with no impact on financial data or banking systems. She said that on February 21, BPNG’s cybersecurity team detected unusual network activity within an isolated test environment and separated from critical network infrastructure. “The issue was fully contained and resolved by February 23, with no disruption to banking operations or stakeholder data.” “This incident is unrelated…
“My Father has surprised me on many occasions, and he has done so tonight as well”, Mr. Arthur Somare stated during the memorial service of his father the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare held last night at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. Mr. Somare said that he can only imagine how difficult the path to Independence were to have so many thousands of different people over a thousand tribes, over a thousand different languages and dialects and to unit those people together would have been a big challenge for Papua New Guinea. “For a few brave…
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina, met with Indonesia’s Vice Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, the Chairman of SKK Migas, Djoko Siswanto, and the Director General of Oil and Gas, Dr. Lng. Tri Winarno, to advance cooperation in the petroleum sector. Minister Maladina is leading a high-level PNG delegation to Indonesia to assess the broader Production Sharing Contract (PSC) frameworks and related investment arrangements. Discussions focused on regulatory models, infrastructure ownership, and investment security to ensure PNG’s petroleum sector remains competitive and beneficial to the nation. Both Minister Maladina and Vice Minister Tanjung emphasized the…
“On the 25th of February 2021, we host this ceremony to honour, to celebrate and to remember Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare.” “The Architect of our Nation and the one and only Grand Chief of our country.” “No one else deserves the title as no one else in our country can be like him, can live his life and achieve all that he has achieved.” National Capital District Governor (NCD) Powes Parkop stated this during his speech at the Memorial Service of the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare held at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby.…
Today we remember a great man — indeed a Great Grand Chief. Member for Hiri-Koiari Keith Iduhu stated that As we mark 50 years of Independence this year, today is an especially somber day as we celebrate the life and legacy of our founding father. “50 years of Independence would not be possible without the contribution of Sir Michael Somare, and many other founding predecessors who began our PNG story.” “Prior to me entering politics, I was privileged to have an occasional catch up with Sir Michael, sometimes over a glass of wine, and discuss many topics of interest.” “He…
As the country reflect today on the life of our founding Father the Right Honorable Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare, a Dawn Service was held this morning at Kreer Heights in Wewak East Sepik Province to mark the four years since his passing. In attendance was his children, few close friends and the rest of the Somare family. Also present to witness the ceremony Member for Wewak Stanley Muts Samban, a few State Ministers and other government delegates, government officials, the Regimental Sergeant major of Moem Barracks and East Sepik Provincial Administration team. The Dawn Service was led by…
Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina is leading a delegation of senior officials from the Department of Petroleum and the State Negotiating Team to undertake feasibility assessments on production sharing agreement (PSA) arrangements in Malaysia and Indonesia. The delegation met with senior officials from Petronas Malaysia on the 22nd of February 2025 to discuss the regulatory frameworks and fiscal regimes in their energy and hydrocarbon sectors. “Our purpose is to gain insight into regulatory frameworks, fiscal regimes, and institutional arrangements within the energy and hydrocarbon sectors.” These learnings will help us shape significant reforms in Papua New Guinea,” Minister Maladina said. The…
The South Pacific Brewery in partnership with the PNG Olympic Committee (PNGOC) and PNG Sports Foundation (PNGSF) has announced that the 2025 SP Sports Awards was officially launched today in Port Moresby. This year’s SP Sports Awards, now entering its 33rd edition with feature 13 categories under the theme, “Legends of Sports: 50 Years of Excellence and Inspiration”. The awards will honour and celebrate Papua New Guinea’s outstanding athletes for their achievements in both international and domestic competitions throughout 2024 and also recognize individuals who made a significant impact in their communities through sports last year. SP Brewery Corporate Affairs…
Prime Minister Hon James Marape is in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to attend the Honiara Summit 2025, which is being hosted from the 24 to 27 February 2024 at the Honiara National Sports Stadium. PM Marape was met on arrival by Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Channel and senior Solomon Islands Government officials. PNG Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong who has been on the ground as the Honiara Summit talks on making wise use of marine resources including tuna fish from the region was on hand to receive Prime Minister Marape with Deputy Secretary…