Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says East Sepik has the potential to become the “economic powerhouse” of Papua New Guinea. He said that because of this potential, and in memory of founding Prime Minister the late Sir Michael Somare, the next Government would be formed in East Sepik. Present with the Prime Minister were East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan Bird (National Alliance), Angoram MP Hon. Salio Waipo (National Alliance), Maprik MP and Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Hon. John Simon (Pangu) and Pangu candidate for Wosera-Gawi Ronald Asik. “Sir Michael was instrumental in the formation of both Pangu and National…
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Key findings from a recent evaluation of a Parenting for Childhood Development (P4CD) program highlight a reduction in family violence, abuse and neglect of children in communities exposed to this program. The evaluation, generously supported by UNICEF Australia, found that parents exposed to the P4CD program, were empowered to apply positive child rearing parenting practices and invested time to enhance child-parent relationships that helped create safe spaces for children. An estimated 35,000 children aged between 3 and 10 have been positively impacted by this intervention that has reached over 8,700 parents in six provinces in the country since UNICEF PNG,…
Following the ONE WEEK ULTIMATUM call, New Ireland PPC, Chief Inspector Felix Nebanat wasted no time in gathering village elders from the hot spot wards of the war zone areas of Lovongai to inform them of his call last week. “Since the island cannot access news due to lack of coverage, the very people that this message targets are highly unlikely to receive my message,” said Nebanat. Apart from that the Police does not have resources to keep sending personals to and from the island, so the only way to ensure they get the message is to get them into…
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) presented two new portable digital forensic devices to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary that would enable the RPNGC to develop and implement a digital forensic capability to investigate offences with a digital media aspect. The equipment was presented today at the Police Headquarters in Konedobu in the nation’s capital to the Commissioner of Police, Mr David Manning. The presentation was witnessed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Special Operations Donald Yamasombi, senior officers of the PNG Australia Policing Partnership, senior officers of the Constabulary and the media. Assistance Police Commissioner and Commander of the PNGAPP, Mr Jamie…
Improving tax compliance in Pacific Island nations is one of the measures Tax and Customs administrations in the region are taking, to improve revenue collections which have been hugely impacted by the slow economic activities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our members are at various stages of economic recovery, however, revenue collection from Tax and Customs administrations is still critical to fund the various arms of government machineries,” Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) Head of Secretariat Richard Brennan said. “If we are not effective in our collection, the government is affected and there is a trickle on effect- we all suffer.”…
Papua New Guinea’s leading superannuation provider, National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund), and the country’s premier island resort, Loloata Island Resort, have partnered to provide more value for Nasfund contributors. Through the Fund’s Membership Discount Program (MDP), Nasfund members can now enjoy the following discounts; -10% discount on accommodation, -15% discount on dive bookings, and -20% discount on day trip entry fee. Loloata Island Resort General Manager Uday Kumar said this partnership seeks to provide outstanding value for Nasfund contributors. “Since the start of operations at the new-look Loloata Island Resort in 2019, the resort has been the leader in providing world-class…
The Northern Provincial Government will now receive K40 million dividend from the Oil Palm shares. Northern Governor Gary Juffa announced this in Numba, Afore Local Level Government yesterday. Juffa said the National Executive Council had endorsed the shares which will be paid for Northern and Milne Bay Province. “As part of the Oil producing province, Northern was supposed to receive a dividend shares of about K3 million every year. “The money was being paid to Kumul Consolidated Holdings, the business arm of the government.” Juffa said in the last 35 years the government owed the people of Oro about K150m.…
Northern will start generating about K25 million per annum following the development of major infrastructure in the province, Governor Gary Juffa says. Juffa, who is on the south coast leg of his campaign trial in the Afore Local Level Government, said Northern is growing and experiencing more developments than before. He said from an annual revenue of K900,000 a year in 2012, the province will now be able to generate K25m. “Revenue for Oro was K900,000 when I took office today its K7m and with the Divune hydro power project will increase to about K25m.” Juffa said the provincial government…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) joined the global community to recognize ‘International Day of Women in Mining’ with a special Breakfast hosted by the Ok Tedi Women’s Network (OWN). The event was attended by members of the management team and women employees of OTML and business partners . Keynote speakers at the event included Manager Process Asset Renewal (PAR) Interface, Lyndah Brown, who has 30 years of experience in the industry, as well as Administration Officer Crane Services, Anna Aisa, who has served the Company for 15 years. Both women shared inspiring testimonies and challenges of working in the mining…
The PNG National Research Institute (PNG NRI) is inviting freelancers to write and submit your election observation experience during the 2022 National General Elections (NGE). The wish of the PNG NRI is to see that the 2022 NGE is carried out fair and all protocols in place for the election are followed. People should be able to cast their votes without fear or favor. Please submit EOI including 2 page profile on your qualifications, work experience and if you have writing experience. Those selected would be given a template to work on the issues or generally about candidates, campaign issues,…