At the Rabaul Page Park Market, a new Collector of Public Money (COPM) office was officially opened on Monday November 11th. The office, located in the former fish market kiosk, will be responsible for managing the market's financial records and performing basic accounting tasks related to revenue collection. East New Britain Provincial Market Authority (ENBPMA) CEO Mr. Peter Lapim said the new office was part of ongoing improvements to enhance market operations. The office's creation was part of a K20,000 investment, which also funded the new Kokopo storage facility. Deputy CEO and Provincial Market Supervisor, Mr. Peter Kilang, praised the authority for approving the funds necessary for these projects, which are aimed at improving the smooth running of market activities. He added that similar facilities are planned for Kerevat in the Gazelle District and Palmalmal in Pomio District. The new COPM office plays a crucial role in overseeing the market's financial functions and ensuring transparency in revenue collection. Kilang further emphasized that the improvements in Rabaul Page Park and Kokopo would greatly benefit the vendors, offering them better services and operational efficiency across East New Britain’s markets.