Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, MP, has urged public servants within the Department of Prime Minister & National Executive Council to be loyal and committed to their work to serve the country. He said this during the department’s staff Christmas function at Sir Manasupe Haus in Port Moresby today. He said every one including himself as prime minister, ministers, politicians and senior public servants were there for a purpose and must remain committed to their work – whether small or big. “Each one of us have been made and put where we are, in whatever position and division we work,…
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It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Sir Mekere Morauta last Saturday afternoon, 19 December 2020. I know he fought a long battle and finally succumbed to his illness. Mine and Lady Veronica’s thoughts are with Lady Roslyn and James Morauta and Sir Mekere’s extended family at this time. In paying my respects I acknowledge the role Sir Mekere played at Independence in setting up our structures in the Department of Finance and the various roles he played in the fiscal, macroeconomic and structural policies and institutional reforms of our country. He served PNG well from…
PM James Marape has named 5 new ministers to take up vacant portfolios in his new cabinet announced over the weekend after the departure of several government ministers from government to opposition. The new-look cabinet includes a slight reshuffle in ministries for his loyal ministers as well as MP’s that defected and returned to government ranks, given portfolios including Sam Basil, John Pundari, Wesley Nukundj and Tomati Kapili. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said the ministerial line-up he announced reflects the Government’s vision of taking back the country.“My ministerial line-up is part of reconstructing our country,” Prime Minister Marape said.“This…
“He was a man with very clear vision and determination. Sir Mek and I shared professional and cordial relationship and mutual admiration,” said Sir Julius Chan. Sir J recalled back in 1973 when the late Sir Mek became the first national Secretary for Finance replacing English man Harry Ritchie while Sir J was Minister for Internal Finance. “Our first international loan pilgrimage for only $US 5 million from the Swiss Bank was repaid back before maturity, establishing PNG’s credibility without Aussie guarantee.” “We went from Zurich to St. Moritz, where we were lifted in a cable car with snow all…
Controller of the National Pandemic Response, David Manning has called on all citizens to use the Christmas celebrations leading into new year to reflect on how they have fared this year in their compliance to COVID-19 protocols with an aim to improve in the new year (2021). Controller Manning when making the call, urged citizens to remain vigilant of the dangers of COVID-19 during the time of Christmas and New year celebrations. Mr Manning reiterated his earlier calls further calling on citizens to practice basic hygiene and safe distancing as part of a new culture as individuals, families and communities…
Acting Chief Secretary to the Government, Ambassador Issac Lupari has conveyed the Executive Management and staff of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council and the entire PNG Public Service, deepest condolences to Lady Roslyn and the Morauta family on the passing of the former Prime Minister, Sir Mekere Morauta, KCMG. Sir Mekere is the current Sitting Member for Moresby North-West Electorate until his passing yesterday (Saturday, 19 December, 2020) in Brisbane. “His death is a great loss to the people of Moresby North-West and Papua New Guinea as a whole.” Sir Mekere, 74, from Kukipi Village in…
A man of few words, with a long decorated political career of just over 20 years, the late Sir Mekere Morauta had contributed immensely to the growth and progress of Papua New Guinea before his passing and will be sadly missed by his political family circle and those who met him and came know him in person. The late member for Moresby North-West Sir Mek died peacefully on Saturday in Brisbane, Australia after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family. He is survived by his wife Lady Roslyn and son James Morauta. Funeral arrangements will…
A female staff member of the Divine Word University Administration was arrested and charged with thirty-nine (39) counts of stealing by false pretence and another thirty counts (39) counts of misappropriation of over K400,000.00, belonging to Divine Word University in Madang. Mrs Florence Roberta Airegi Castro-Sale of Tinganalom village, Kokopo District, East New Britain Province was reported to the National Fraud & Anti-Corruption Directorate (NFACD) by the Divine Word University, Administration alleging misappropriation of funds over K700, 000.00 belonging to the University. Upon receipt of the complaint, NFACD commenced investigation into the allegations made which revealed that Mrs. Florence Roberta…
News just in: We have received confirmed reports on the passing of the member for Moresby Northwest Sir Mekere Morauta today. Government sources close to late Sir Mek said he died in Brisbane Australia after a long illness. More updates to come as new information is made available.
Bank of South Pacific is proud to announce the launch of their online payment solutions for Tactical Ranger Systems (TRS), a local SME that specializes in providing innovative ICT solutions and valued added services to consumers and business in Papua New Guinea. “We aim to be the most agile end-to-end ICT solutions provider in PNG leveraging both our experience and expertise in security and digital technologies to customers over sound business practices and strong affiliations with various well-known tech vendors around the world”, said Director of Tactical Ranger Systems Ricky Kirori. He added on saying that as far as online…