The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the Information Delivery Division from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) conducted a cyber awareness session at the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICSA) office in Port Moresby yesterday, March 27, 2025. DICT stated that with increasing cyber risks in the country, ICSA recognizes the importance of equipping its employees with the right knowledge, thus the session was aimed at educating staff on cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect personal and organizational data. ICSC Manager IT Development & Projects Mr. Glen Vitou stated that it’s timely for the Department of…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) provides further details on its Climate Change Policy initiative to address the challenges and opportunities of climate change in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This policy aligns with the International Standard for Sustainable Development and emphasizes PNG CORE’s commitment to collaboration and sustainability, as well as its strategic priorities. PNG CORE stated that their vision is to guide Papua New Guinea’s resources and energy sectors in managing climate change through cooperation and innovative solutions. PNG CORE aims to support policies and actions in line with the Paris Agreement to mitigate…
Students in tertiary institutions who are beneficiaries of the Esa’ala District Development Authority (“EDDA”) Tertiary Institution Scholarship Program will face immediate removal from the program if they participate in any strikes, boycotts, or political gatherings against the Government. Member for Esa’ala and Minister for Petroleum, Jimmy Maladina, has issued a firm reminder to all EDDA-sponsored students to prioritize their studies and avoid political activism. “All students sponsored under the EDDA Tertiary Institution Scholarship Program must refrain from engaging in any strikes, boycotts, or political assemblies this academic year. Our children are in school to get an education. Only East Sepik…
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea and its partners hosted its first PNG National Press Club meet for the year 2025 at the Lamana Hotel in Port Moresby. The PNG National Press Club is set to take place at the end of every quarter and the PNG Media Council planned to have three more meetings during the year. The first PNG National Press Club for 2025 was focused on Strategic lawsuits against public participation (also known as SLAPP suits or intimidation lawsuits). Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) or strategic litigation against public participation, are lawsuits intended to censor,…
PNG Ports Limited continues on its commitment to a greener, more sustainable future by planting 500 more mangroves in Motukea. PNG Ports stated that this also marks the second phase of the “Motukea Mangrove Conservation and Rehabilitation” project. “This project is being carried out through a partnership between TotalEnergies PNG, ICTSI South Pacific and PNG Ports. In phase one, last June, we planted about 700 mangroves also in Motukea. We are proud to be part of this project which also complements our ongoing Port Foreshore Protection project, across the port network,” PNG Ports stated. PNG Ports added that this port…
The Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru announced that a compulsory consultation will be held in Kokopo on Monday next week following the completion of the investigation of East of New Britain Resource Group (ENBRG). “I will be travelling to Rabaul with the lawyers representing the Government and the Investigation Team for this compulsory consultation with all stakeholders including ENB Provincial Government, leaders of ENB Province, the representatives from the company (ENBRG), and the representatives of the landowners and oil palm growers to discuss the findings and recommendations from the investigation and the way forward,” said Minister Maru.…
The government is not ready to conduct the Local-Level Government (LLG) Elections says Member for Madang Open Bryan Kramer. Mr. Kramer stated in Parliament last week that the government is not ready to conduct the LLG Elections because there is no strategic report. “The global standard is that when a country conducts its elections, it complies a strategic election report or a strategic plan confirming how it intends to roll out the elections and that plan will provide strategic outcomes in how it intends to provide a free, fair and secure election. The plan will provide a clear program on…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and New Zealand are currently in talks to elevate their diplomatic partnership of 50 years in the face of PNG’s 50th Independence anniversary. PNG PM James Marape who is in New Zealand met with NZ PM Christopher Luxon yesterday at the NZ Parliament House to discuss various matters of common concern. The leaders also signed a new Statement of Partnership that indicates their intention to work more closely from this year 2025 to 2029. PM Marape said he will focus on detailing the partnership blueprint over the next couple of years as the two nations revitalize…
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and his counterpart, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, signed the refreshed PNG-New Zealand Statement of Partnership 2025 – 2029 to reaffirm their countries’ bilateral relationship. The signing took place at the New Zealand Parliament House Theatrette Room following the leaders’ bilateral meeting. During the press stand-up, Prime Minister Luxon said that New Zealand deeply valued its friendship with Papua New Guinea, a crucial partner in the Pacific. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside Papua New Guinea on issues facing the Pacific region, including climate change and upholding Pacific Islands…
Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) in 2024 financial year have seen an increase in the number of Members across its Voluntary Contributions, Choice Super and Retirement Savings Account products. NSL’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paul Sayer said that an additional 2,000 Members took up Voluntary Contributions in 2024 which is a 6% increase over 2023. “We understand that saving for retirement is challenging, particularly during these hard times. I would like to acknowledge the dedication of our members who remain steadfast in their goal of achieving a comfortable and financially secure retirement, while balancing the financial pressures of today.” “Despite these…