Prime Minister James Marape said his Government has increased investments in key infrastructure nationwide, unlike the former government regime where only a few places were developed at the expense of the rest of Papua New Guinea. He said this in Lorengau, Manus, on Monday when opening the K101.9 million Momote International Airport and launching the Manus Special Economic Zone (SEZ). PM Marape also: • Announced K10 million allocation for building of SEZ headquarters; • Announced K10 million for agriculture, fisheries and tourism SMEs through Bank South Pacific and National Development Bank; and • Opened a cold storage facility built by…
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92 Public Servants were paid out last week their retirement benefits as the first batch of retirees for 2022. The 92 officers from 15 government agencies were paid out a cost of K5.7 million on Pay 8. The retirees are from West New Britain Provincial Health Authority, Central Provincial Health Authority, Port Moresby General Hospital, Enga Provincial Health Authority, Eastern Highlands Provincial Health authority, National Health Department, Gulf Provincial Administration, Department of Justice and Attorney General, Constitution & Law Reform Commission, Public Solicitor’s Office, National Museum and Art Gallery, Department of Agriculture and Livestock, Department of Foreign Affairs AND Trade,…
The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition Match Review Committee has deliberated on a complaint on the incident that occurred on Sunday, 24th April 2022 in the Round 1 match of the Digicel Cup between the Bintangor Goroka Lahanis and Kroton Hela Wigmen played in Goroka at the Sir Danny Leahy Oval. Upon reviewing the match with reports provided by the match officials on the ground it is conclusive that: • Goroka Lahanis player, second rower Ake Palus assaulted the match referee, Max Topani, right after fulltime punching him in the head from the back • Media Official for…
Quarter one of 2022 Foreign Exchange (FX) market inflow momentum is expected to continue into the half-year, assisted by firmer commodity prices, end of half-year dividend flows and foreign aid, according to BSP Group General Manager – Treasury, Rohan George. “As FX inflows can be lumpy, we expect there to be periods where outstanding FX orders build up. “To manage volatility in foreign currency flows, businesses should place FX orders (with correct documentation), as soon as possible, ensure orders are cash-backed whilst awaiting execution, ensuring tax clearance certificates are current and reflect the expected FX order execution time,” Mr. George…
In a separate, apparently defiant move, it seemed Ukraine was taking the fight to its aggressor, with reports of explosions at a weapons dump at Belgorod – inside Russia. The US has urged its allies to move “heaven and earth” to keep Kyiv stocked with weapons – as Russian forces continue to rain fire on eastern and southern Ukraine. For the second day in a row, explosions also rocked the separatist region of Trans-Dniester in neighbouring Moldova, knocking out two powerful radio antennas close to the Ukrainian border. No-one claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Ukraine all but blamed Russia.…
The top echelon of the Royal Papua New Constabulary concluded a high-level meeting last week aimed to firm down on the 2022 National General Election security operation plans in Port Moresby. The two-day conference was attended by Assistance Police Commissioners, Police Commissioner David Manning, Deputy Commissioner Operations Anton Billie and the National General 2022 Planning Team, as well as PNG Defence Force and Correctional Services officials. The conference began last Thursday and ended on Friday with the team committed to delivering the security overlay required for the elections around the country. Last week marked the end of the planning phase…
Air Niugini Destinations Loyalty Program proudly welcomes back onboard Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort in East New Britain Province for another two years partnership. This brings the total Destinations corporate partners to 10. The extended two-year partnership provides Destinations members the opportunity to earn and redeem loyalty points when staying at Kokopo Beach Bungalow either for business or leisure. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Bruce Alabaster welcomed Kokopo Beach Bungalow to the program, highlighting the importance of corporate partnerships, adding value to the program. Alabaster stated that the partnership illustrates Air Niugini’s commitment to focus on the domestic market…
The start of 2022 National General Election has been delayed by two weeks after the start date was moved to May as officially confirmed by the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC). The PNG Electoral Commissioner Mr. Simon Sinai in a statement released by his office, said the Issue of Writs and Nomination Open is now moved to the 12th of May and not initially scheduled for Thursday April 28th. The statement stated that under the Authority of Section 73 (Writs for General Elections) of the Organic law on National and Local Level Government Elections (Election Laws), the PNGEC advised the…
Morata settlement in Port Moresby is a sprawling multi-ethnic settlement inhabited by a mix of Port Moresby’s low-income and middle-income households, the unemployed and those who engage in informal economic activities especially the youth. This PNG NRI Issues Paper No. 40: The situation of young people in Port Moresby’s Morata Informal Settlement and what the government could do to keep them from social evils by Research Intern Julian Melpa and Dr. Francis Odhuno, Senior Research Fellow at Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNG NRI), provides insight into the challenges faced by the youth and reforms needed to assist them…
Women’s National Conference football in Papua New Guinea has come to the Highlands, after the first games of the Highlands Conference of the Women’s National Conference Soccer League 2022 took place over the Easter weekend. Whilst the three other conferences that make up PNG’s Women’s National Conference League – the Southern Conference, Northern Conference and NGI Conference – were already in full flow, bringing the league to the Highlands is considered a big step forward for the women’s game in PNG. The Highlands Conference will be contested between six teams – Mommers FC, Goroka FC, Simbu Ambai FC, SHP FC,…