“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…
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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…
Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) has christened and named its new crusher in a dedication ceremony held on Thursday 10 December 2020. The crusher was named the “Nurumi Crusher” following a competition to find a suitable name for the new facility. “Nurumi” means “Our” in the local Min language of the Star Mountains andthe new name fittingly embodies the efforts, heart and ingenuity of everyone involved in the construction and operations of the crusher. The dedication ceremony attended by OTML and contractor employees marked the successful completion and handover of the PGK 800 million project from the Major Project team…
The Ombudsman Commission will be working closely with the Department of Lands and Physical Planning and the National Capital District Commission under its Anti- Discriminatory function to ensure that people’s rights are not abused during eviction exercise throughout the city. The Commission in a recent meeting with NCD Governor Honourable Powes Parkop and Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning Mr Benjamin Samson offered to assist in providing mediation with illegal squatters on state land following a front page Post-Courier article last week titled ‘Plan to revamp Settlements’. Chief Ombudsman Richard Pagen whilst commending the initiative by the Lands Department to…
More than 30 water tanks have been delivered to Rurei village in Selau,North Bougainville, providing local people with easier access to clean waterfor drinking, cooking, sanitation and hygiene. The tanks were delivered under a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project initiated by the Rurei women’s group and supported by the Australian Government under the Bougainville Partnership Program. The water tanks are attached to houses in the village., providing around 450people with clean water. Easily accessible water reduces the burden of water collection. I In manyplaces – Rurei included – this is a task undertaken by women and girls,taking time away…