Great news for consumers nationwide, there will be a Good and Services Tax (GST) Zero Rating of Essential Goods Effective on the 1st of June 2025 to 30th June 2026. The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has put out a public notice informing the general public and the business community that, as part of the Government’s response to ongoing cost-of-living pressures, the following essential goods will be zero rated for Goods and Services Tax (GST) effective 1st June 2025 to 30th June 2026. This means no GST shall be charged on the sale of the items listed. No. Item Description…
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In a move that underscores the growing role of technology leadership in financial markets, SNS Tech CEO and CTO Samson Korawali has been appointed to the Board of PNGX Group. SNS Tech stated that it is proud to announce the appointment of its CEO and CTO, Samson Korawali, to the Board of PNGX Group, the holding company of Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange. In an official statement, PNGX Group welcomed Korawali to the Board. Group Chairman David Lawrence emphasized the critical role of technology and innovation in the growth of Papua New Guinea’s capital markets. “The PNGX business is…
The Papa Village is a recipient of a Community Village Court House donated by ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG). EMPNG stated that the Low set building is currently being used by the Papa community to conduct Village Court sittings by the village court magistrate. “This new Village Court House has positively strengthened the law and justice system and has given structure and credibility to the village court setting and court officials to do their job diligently and proactively,” EMPNG stated. Papa village Court Magistrate Teddy Vani said that before getting this village courthouse, they have been listening to cases under trees or…
On Saturday 17th May Papa Junior High school in Papa Village in Central province opened its new ICT Learning Centre which contains 20 new computers and accessories. Minister for Information and Communication Technology Timothy Masiu said at the launch that the school will have high speed broadband internet access for 2 years paid for by the Government through Universal Access and Service (UAS) ICT Projects program managed by the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA). Minister Masiu said that the facilities also come with the backup power supply to ensure access to services are not disrupted by power outage.…
The Government is prioritizing the improvement of service delivery and infrastructure in newly established districts through the New District Infrastructure Development Program (NDIDP), with a strong focus on setting new standards for sustainable growth. The Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM) stated that a high-level meeting was held to finalize the architectural designs and costings standards, marking a key step toward streamlining development and enhancing inter-agency coordination. “This initiative aims to standardize infrastructure projects, optimize resource use, and ensure long-term scalability and sustainability. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM) Secretary…
The Member (MP) for Hiri-Koiari Keith Iduhu is pleased that schools in his district are benefactors of ICT Learning Center funded by the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) under the ICT Minister Timothy Masiu. Mr. Iduhu said this during the launch of the ICT Learning Center of Papa Junior High School in Papa Village in the Hiri-Koiari district no Saturday May 17th, 2025. The launch was hosted by the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) and ICT Minister Timothy Masiu in line with the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day 2025 under the theme: Gender Equality in…
The Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Timothy Masiu on Saturday 17th May announced the “50 for 50” Connectivity Project when commemorating the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD). Minister Masiu was in Papa Junior High School, in Central Province to launch the ICT Learning Center which was funded by the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) under the Universal Access Services (UAS). “It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Marape Rosso government through my ministry and specifically through NICTA’s UAS program, to announce our “50 for 50” Connectivity Project aimed at increasing internet and voice…
The Cocoa buyers in Sepik are in need of K9 million per day to purchase Cocoa from Local Cocoa farmers. East Sepik Provincial Member Allan Bird in a public post on Facebook stated that during a meeting with 5 exporters, Cocoa Board, East Sepik Provincial Administration and his office this afternoon, the following issues were discussed: 1. Exporters require K9million every day to purchase cocoa for the next 72 days of this cocoa flush. There are limits to how much cash they can access daily from the commercial banks. 2. Fermentary owners require cash to buy wet beans at K8/9…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ruth Waram to the position of Manager Media & Public Relations, reporting to the General Manager People & Culture. OTML stated that Ms. Waram commenced work with Ok Tedi this week and is based at its Port Moresby Office. “For the next three months, Ms. Waram will initially focus on supporting the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy Team to deliver on the Chamber’s PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary Grand Exhibition. She brings to OTML over three decades of experience in journalism, corporate communications, media relations, and stakeholder…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has taken a bold step into the digital future with the official launch of the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) Project—marking a historic turning point in Papua New Guinea’s tax administration. IRC stated that project is backed by the cutting-edge Multi-Tax Solution (MTS) from global provider Blyce and ITAS is more than a technology upgrade—it is the backbone of IRC’s vision to become a world-class, modern, and efficient tax authority. “The MTS platform is already transforming tax systems in many countries, where it has simplified compliance, enhanced transparency, and dramatically improved taxpayer services. Now, Papua…