The Central Provincial Government just recently signed a K2.5 million Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the National Volunteer Service (NVS) of Papua New Guinea to have Volunteers to be placed in sixteen (16) Local Level Governments in Central Province. Central Governor Rufina Peter said this MoA is very important for Central Province and she looks forward to this partnership. The MoA was signed by Governor Rufina Peter, Defence Minister Dr. Billy Joseph and Chairman and Acting Executive Director of National Volunteer Services of PNG. Governor Peter said this partnership with the National Volunteer Service of Papua New Guinea (NVS) is…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
A United States (US) Government Delegation from the Bureau of Energy Resources are currently in Papua New Guinea on an officially visit. Leading the delegation is Kimberly D. Harrington Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Energy Resources. The delegation arrived this week and will be meeting with government officials and mining industry heads. US Ambassador to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and the Republic of Vanuatu Ann Marie Yastishock said PNG poses huge mineral potential that can drive significant economic growth and community benefit included. Ambassador Yastishock said the U.S communities are actively involved…
As part of Air Niugini’s digital transformation journey, the national airline has implemented and launched a new system, Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The ERP was launched early this week (08th April), across multiple departments providing more integrated and streamlined way to manage and report on the business. This system is designed to modernize business processes, improve efficiency and enhance decision making across the airline, with real-time reporting. Oracle Fusion ERP will provide a more efficient way to manage the airline’s human resources, payroll, finance and supply chain operations, replacing the current systems CHRIS21 and Epicor. Air Niugini…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape is pleased that the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Economic will remain steady at 4.2% in 2025. PM Marape said the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO), April 2025 report notes that inflation dropped to just 0.7% in 2024. “The lowest level in recent memory — supported by falling global prices, improved telecommunications competition, and tighter monetary policy. The central bank’s shift toward a market-based exchange rate system significantly reduced foreign exchange shortages, allowing faster clearance of import orders and restoring investor confidence. “We are creating a more stable and predictable economy for businesses and…
In a historic moment on Friday 4th April, the National Judiciary Staff Services (NJSS) and the Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority (DDA) in the East Sepik province signed an Agreement to partner to build a National Court House in the district headquarters. This will make Yangoru-Saussia the first district in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to have a National Court House with a Resident Judge to be based in there. Both parties have agreed to partner and improve judicial services in Yangoru-Saussia District and to extend the services to other districts in the Greater Sepik Region including Maprik, Wosera-Gawi, Angoram, Ambunti-Drekikir, and…
The Heads of Missions of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church are meeting this week at the National Agricultural Research Institute’s (NARI) Quartermain Hall in Lae city for the Church Strategic Planning. The meeting is to discuss the strategic partnership of the church with the government to deliver the Medium-Term Development Program (MTDP) IV economic and social targets. The Director-General for NARI, Dr. Nelson Simbiken, in his welcome remarks, challenged the Heads of Missions of the SDA Church to partner with the agriculture sector and reposition themselves to engage more in the social development than being just spiritual. “Where can…
Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the findings of the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO), April 2025 report, which confirms that Papua New Guinea’s economy is on a firm path toward recovery and resilience. The ADB report released shows the economy grew by 4.3% in 2024, driven by solid performance across both resource and non-resource sectors. This result is one of the strongest in the Pacific region and reflects the positive impact of ongoing reforms under the Marape-Rosso Government. “The latest ADB report confirms what we have been working hard to achieve — a more stable and inclusive…
“The people want change, hear their call,” was the bold statement made by Member for Ialibu-Pangia and former prime minister, Peter O’Neill, at press conference this afternoon at the Crown Hotel, Port Moresby city. Mr. O’Neill said in 2019, he thought as Prime Minister he was steering the government he led in the right direction for the betterment of Papua New Guineans. “Whether it was keyboard warriors or whether it was politics from within my own Government or whether it was just time for change, the people of PNG told me clearly, they wanted me to step aside and hand…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) economy is expected to further improve in 2025 driven by strong activity in the mineral and non-mineral sectors and higher government spending. Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) said this will also be supported by projected growth in the global economy of 3.3 percent mainly driven by expected expansion in most advanced economies, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) January 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. “This is expected to increase demand for PNG’s export commodities. Global growth is projected to remain around 3.3 percent in 2026. The Bank projects real GDP to grow…
In a heartwarming gesture, NCSL Savings and Loan donated household items worth close to K25,000 to Haus Ruth, a sanctuary for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. NCSL stated the donation that was presented by Evelove Farapo, Team Leader Marketing and Communications, and Joshua Isimel, Team Leader Projects on behalf of NCSL, aims to support the ongoing operations of Haus Ruth. Esther John, who received the items on behalf of the Manager, Mrs. Monica Richards, expressed sincere gratitude, noting that the contribution would significantly aid their efforts in providing refuge and support to women and children. Ms. Farapo commended Haus…