In a small but significant event, the Women’s Micro Bank (Mama Bank) celebrated the 2025 Women’s International Day last Friday. During the event, the Women’s Micro Bank presented certificates to mothers who participated in their Financial Literacy Training (FLT) and included success stories from four mothers who have become successful in their small businesses and human development programs through Women’s Micro Bank assistance. Mama Bank Chief Executive Officer Mr. Gunanidhi Das said that Women’s Micro Bank belongs to the mothers (mamas) and he is happy to hear success stories that the bank is actually helping mothers in the country. Mr.…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
Government Security Officials, just recently, visited the Porgera Mine in Enga province to assess the law-and-order situation there. On Friday, March 7th, 2025, high-level Government security officials visited the Porgera mine to assess the current law and order challenges, including recent incidents of lawlessness that caused significant damage to critical mining infrastructure. The delegation included Lt Colonel Joshua Dorpar, Acting Director-General of the National Intelligence Organization (NIO), Dr. Francis Hualapmomi, Director of the National Security Advisory Agency, and Henry Leia, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister. They were accompanied by New Porgera Limited’s (NPL’s) Country…
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) strongly denies the claim regarding the alleged arrest of Group Chief Risk Officer, Mike Hallinan. BSP Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Robinson said they completely deny the false and misleading reports currently circulating on social media regarding the alleged arrest of Mr. Mike Hallinan. “The claims suggesting that Mr. Hallinan has been arrested and charged by the Australian Federal Police are entirely untrue and without basis. “Mr. Hallinan has not been arrested, charged, or implicated in any of the alleged offenses mentioned in these false reports. The spread of such misinformation is highly irresponsible…
Tubusereia Junior High School in the Hiri-Koiari District of Central province gets a new ICT resource centre. Member for Hiri-Koiari Keith Iduhu said that it was a great honour to witness the commissioning of a new ICT resource centre at the Tubusereia Junior High School. Mr. Iduhu said the new facility will see a modern learning space for the students and teachers, with 20 new computers, wifi and backup power. “I acknowledge the presence of Minister for ICT, Timothy Masiu, who through his department and NICTA, has spearheaded this project to modernize our learning environment in schools. Hiri-Koiari is also…
Prime Minister and Pangu Pati leader James Marape presided over the first Pangu Council meeting for 2025, acknowledging the leadership of the General Secretary, Morris Tovebae, and President, Erigere Singin, in steering the party forward as the ruling coalition in government. Speaking at the meeting, PM Marape highlighted Pangu Pati’s historic role in shaping Papua New Guinea’s political landscape, noting its legacy as the party that led the country to independence and continues to drive national development. “As the party that received the Section 63 invitation to form government after the 2022 General Elections, Pangu Pati remains committed to delivering…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is ready for the Japan Osaka Expo 2025 after its officially launching by Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday 6th March at the National Parliament’s State Function Room, Port Moresby city. Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru who is responsible for the exposition in Japan stated Papua New Guinea is ready and after 50 years of bilateral and diplomatic relationship between PNG and Japan, it is time for PNG to take part in this expo. Minister Maru said that PNG and Japan have a good two-way trade, and the balance of trade is in…
Prime Minister James Marape has commended the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea for upholding the fundamental principles of the separation of powers and the independence of Parliament in its ruling on SCCA No. 1 of 2025. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision delivered by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika, Justice Cannings, Justice Hartshorn, Justice Kariko, and Justice Dingake, refused an application filed by Opposition MP James Nomane seeking an interim order to prevent Parliament from deliberating on a proposed constitutional amendment relating to Votes of No Confidence (VONC) in the Prime Minister. Mr. Marape welcomed the decision, stating:…
The National Airline Air Niugini has issued a notice to its customers that the airline has suspended its Brisbane services due to Tropical Storm Alfred. The Tropical Storm Alfred is currently impacting Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Australia. Air Niugini stated that all flights to and from Brisbane have been temporarily suspended until Friday morning, 7th March 2025, subject to further weather assessments. “The severe weather conditions, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding, will likely adversely affect operations at Brisbane Airport, necessitating this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our passengers, crew, and aircraft. Air…
The Business Community of Rabaul Town has expressed deep concerns over the escalating law and order issues that have recently plagued both the town and the wider province. During a Rabaul Business Community meeting held on Tuesday at the Rabaul Hotel, Business owners together with provincial and district leaders were present to discuss effectively addressing the issues. Present at the meeting to receive the concerns and suggestions of the business houses was the East New Britain Provincial Member Micheal Marum, acting Rabaul District Administrator Freddy Lemeki and Town Mayor Changol Manuai. Also present was the ENB Senior Provincial Magistrate Samuel…
Papua New Guinea’s mineral exploration and mining sectors are once again on display at the Prospectors & Developers’ Association of Canada (PDAC) 2025 convention, in Toronto Canada. The PDAC is the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, that attracts about 30, 000 attendees from over 130 countries annually. A team from the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) and the Ministry of Mining, led by the Minister for Mining Wake Goi and the MRA’s Managing Director Jerry Garry, are currently attending the convention. The team is purposely attending the convention to promote PNG’s vast mineral exploration and mining industry, to potential…