Minister for International Trade and Investment and Member for Yangoru-Saussia Richard Maru pays his final farewell to the late Sir Julius Chan. “I will return to Huris in Namatanai District in New Ireland Province to witness the burial of one of our greatest founding fathers, the last man standing, Sir Julius Chan. I am here to represent my people of Yangoru-Saussia District in East Sepik Province, my family, the people of the Greater Sepik Region and the generation of post-Independence Leaders of our nation to bid farewell the two-time Prime Minister, the first Finance Minister, the father of our own…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
CPL Group is currently looking to expand its footprint in the country with plans to open more branches across the country. CPL Head of Pharmacy Mr. Pradee Panda said that CPL Group has a lot of plans to expand now as they signed a MoU with Kerema in Gulf province a couple of months ago and they are looking at the Western Province as well because they do not have any footprint there. Mr. Panda said that they might go and open a few more stores in Bougainville as well to increase their presence and provide affordable services to the…
Prime Minister James Marape on February 4, 2025, held a meeting with senior officials from the World Bank. This included, Country Director for PNG and the Pacific Islands Stephen Ndegwa, PNG Country Manager Khwima Nthara, and Lead Economist for Education in East Asia and the Pacific Lars Sondergaard. Also in attendance were Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey, Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu, and National Planning and Monitoring Secretary Koney Samuel. Discussions focused on two major development initiatives: the New Country Partnership Framework (2025–2031) and the Learning Enhancement & Access Project, both of which align with the government’s broader vision for economic growth,…
CPL Groups City Pharmacies outlets across the country are community pharmacies that not only sells and buys healthcare products but is filling in the gaps where health services are falling short. CPL Board of Director Mary Handen said that CPL Group has seen that space, and they realize how important health services is for Papua New Guineans. Mrs. Handen said health is important and through City Pharmacy CPL Group, they are delivering these health services so everyone can look after themselves. “CPL Group is very proud at the fact that we have a household name here which is City Pharmacy…
CPL Group officially opened its newest City Pharmacy store at North Waigani, located inside the Thomand Plaza. The event marks another milestone in CPL’s Group commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare and pharmaceutical services for communities in PNG. CPL Head of Pharmacy Mr. Pradee Panda said this is the 36 pharmacy that the group has opened after the Namatanai City Pharmacy in New Ireland which is the 35 stores in the country that they will officially open soon. Mr. Panda said that City Pharmacy has been operating in the country for over four (4) decades now and CPL Group…
Prime Minister James Marape has announced a bald tax reform strategy aimed at fostering investment, increasing consumer spending and driving local industry growth. The reforms will take effect once Papua New Guinea’s economy reaches a K150 billion milestone, a target expected to be achieved within the next three to four years. The Prime Minister announced this at the Back to Business Breakfast in Port Moresby. He emphasized that these changes would create a business-friendly environment, ensuring that economic expansion benefits both investors and citizens. Mr. Marape outlined key tax initiatives that will come into effect once PNG reaches the K150…
East New Britain Provincial Member Michael Marum on behalf of his people of East New Britain, pay tribute and homage to Grand Chief, the late Sir Julius Chan GCL GCMG KBE, the last of the founding fathers of this great nation, Papua New Guinea. Mr. Marum in a statement stated that Papua New Guinea has again lost a great and visionary leader who served his country and his people for over his 50 years. “Known as the father of Kina and Toea, he launched the currency on April 19, 1975, as the Finance Minister and can boast the creation of…
The National Capital District (NCD) Governor, Powes Parkop, hosted a Haus Krai (mourning place) on Sunday at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium, providing an opportunity for Members of Parliament, senior bureaucrats, and the public to pay their final respects to the last founding father of Papua New Guinea, Sir Julius Chan, who passed away last Thursday. The solemn gathering saw Governor Parkop, Prime Minister James Marape, Members of Parliament and government officials share heartfelt tributes, recognizing former prime minister and New Ireland Governor, late Sir Julius’ immense contributions to the nation. Governor Parkop described Sir Julius as a man…
The Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority (DDA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Gender-Based Violence Secretariat (NGBVS), an office under the Department of Community Development and Religion (DCDR), to build a Meri Seif Haus in Yangoru-Saussia District, East Sepik Province. The Yangoru-Saussia DDA will provide a parcel of land within Yangoru Station for the Meri Seif Haus facility and will also be responsible for the sustainability and the upkeep of the facility. The NGBVS/ DCDR will partner with Yangoru-Saussia DDA to build the Meri Seif Haus and will work with the DDA to find a suitable partner to…
The State of Papua New Guinea has officially handed the body of the late Sir Julius Chan over to the New Ireland Provincial Government at the New Ireland Provincial Assembly in New Ireland province on Monday 3rd, February 2025. The State delegation led by the Speaker of National Parliament Hon. Job Pomat followed by Prime Minister James Marape, State Ministers and Members of Parliament arrived in New Ireland Province to say their last goodbye and hand late Sir Julius over to the New Ireland Provincial Government. Speaker of National Parliament Job Pomat said that the three arms of government are…