Excitement would be an understatement if you wanted to describe the welcome reception of the International Cricket Council One Day International World Cup to Gomore village in Central Province. Leaving the Capital Thursday morning along the Magi Highway, it was not expected that the Cup and its entourage would be given a grand entrance to the heart of the village. Arriving at the Kwikila Junction, the Cup, accompanied by ICC Representative Max Abbot was welcomed with traditional dancers from 3 cultural groups and a guard of honor by students of the local primary school. Abbott, who was overwhelmed by the…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The Internal Security Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr recently held a key meeting to with all stakeholder agencies of the Ministry to discuss and review the implications of the 4th Medium Term Development Plan. Key agencies involved included the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, The Correctional Services, National Narcotics Bureau, National Intelligence Agency, Security Industry Authority and the National Identity and Civil Registry. The outcome of the meeting saw the urgent need for a ministerial security conference to be held involving other ministries aligned with the Strategic Priority Areas 5 & 6 of MTDP IV. The Minister stated that over the…
A recent meeting between Prime Minister James Marape and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation saw both parties pledging total commitment to ensuring the Porgera Mine reopens smoothly. CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation, Mark Bristow met with Prime Minister Hon. James Marape recently to discuss recent progress and the status of the matters remaining to be completed in anticipation of the reopening of Porgera Mine. During this meeting the Prime Minister warm heartedly welcomed the sentiments of the Bristow who stated that he was “committed to PNG for the long run” and pledged that Barrick Niugini Limited would do anything under…
There was excitement in the air for the Board, management and staff of PNGFM Ltd this morning as they celebrated the official ground breaking ceremony for their new office building. PNGFM Limited, owners of the Country’s leading Radio Stations Nau FM, Yumi FM and Legend FM today announced the commencement of construction of a new studio and office complex at Kunai St. Waigani in Port Moresby. PNGFM Ltd General Manager Ms Rosemarie Botong said that they were excited that their new home is under construction adding that it will include studio facilities for all 3 stations plus office and workshop…
As part of the Government’s emphasis on research and innovation provided in the recently launched Medium Term Development Plan IV, the National Research Institute (NRI) is the agency responsible for dealing with research on PNG outside of the country. That’s according to a statement by Chair of the National Research institute, Wilson Thompson who said the NRI, by virtue of its early establishment as New Guinea Research Unit of the Australian National University in 1963 and its enabling legislation in 1975, is the agency responsible for dealing with research on PNG outside of the country, training of researchers for the…
Commissioner of the Independent Commission against Corruption, Andrew Forbes and Deputies recently met with the Commissioner General of the Internal Revenue Commission, Sam Koim and his commissioners as part of ICAC’s efforts in connecting with Key stakeholders. CG Koim extended congratulations to the ICAC team and assured IRC’s commitment to collaborative efforts in combating corruption. IRC recently established a dedicated Tax Crime Division to investigate and prosecute tax evaders, and they will closely cooperate with ICAC to hold accountable those who defraud the State through tax evasion. Highlighting corruption as a significant development challenge, the former Taskforce Sweep Chairman acknowledged…
The Central Provincial Government has gone ahead to establish the Central Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) with an interim board and is now poised to deliver change in the Central Province by working with the Central Provincial Government (CPG). The CCCI received a boost of K200, 000 from Central Governor Rufina Peter at the inaugural CCCI meet and greet at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby on Friday 14th July. The event saw a gathering of people from different sectors in the Central Province as well as Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru, Minister for Mining and…
The Wanderers just pulled through the skin of their teeth to deny the MBB Marlins victory in the dying minutes of the match through a Manu Bryan Field goal that put the match to bed with 10 minutes remaining. The Shane Amean coached Wanderers for the better part of the match, controlled both ball and field possession and scrummaging but were unable to hold the Marlins down as they fought back in the second half. Forty seconds into the Match and the Wanderers were first to put up points after kick off through Captain Foster Maso. In a space of…
The Department of Personnel Management has issued a circular instruction to all departmental heads and government bodies in the country informing that Monday 24th July has been declared a public holiday, to observe National Remembrance Day. The memo released by Secretary Taies Sansan stated that this was confirmed by the National Executive Council under its instrument on the Public Notice for 2023 Public holidays and observance days and National Gazette No. 18 of 2022 on Public Holidays for 2023. Remembrance Day usually falls on the 23rd of July but due to the Holiday falling on the weekend, they have made…
The MBB Marlins may have fallen short of the finals of the Pepsi Cup Capital Rugby Union 2023 season, but they are determined to see the end of the season on a high. Going down fighting to the Wanderers in yesterday evenings main match, coach Rawali Bokuik said they’ll be gunning for a few one more scalp in the Gangloff Consultants University Piggies in the Final week of the Season Proper. He said there was a lot to take away from the match yesterday, stating that they were there to get the job done and prove that they too can…