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Wednesday 19 June 2024 (left-right) Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security Hon. Clare O’Neil, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, and Immigration, Hon. John Rosso, Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, Foreign Minister, Justin Tkatchenko and Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC, Attorney General. Prime … Read more
Wednesday 19 June 2024 The National Statistician Mr John Igitoi, has assured that the data collected using tablets in the current census will be secure and confidential. “We have taken every necessary measure to ensure the confidentiality and security of the information collected,” said Mr Igitoi. The tablets will be used to collect data from … Read more
Wednesday 19 June 2024 Minister for Administrative Services, Hon. Richard Masere has announced a recent launch of the government’s digital census, marking a significant shift in the way the country’s population is counted. The new system uses digital technology to collect data, making it faster, more accurate, and more inclusive than ever before. The digital … Read more
Wednesday 19 June 2024 Minister for Administrative Services, Hon. Richard Masere, today addressed concerns over the delayed census data collection process, however, he assured the public of the government’s commitment to providing an accurate population count, despite setbacks. “We’ve had some issues with fuel and cargo delivery, which has caused a slight delay, but we’ve … Read more
Wednesday 19 June 2024 The Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Scott Morris, arrived in Papua New Guinea today to discuss ADB’s assistance program with various stakeholders, including high-level government officials and civil society, and visit project sites. Mr. Morris, who is responsible for ADB’s operations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, plans … Read more
Thursday 13 June 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on all Papua New Guineans to participate in the upcoming National Census, which will be held from 17 – 30 June 2024. “I want all Papua New Guineans, whether you are in the country or overseas, to take part in the National Census as … Read more
Thursday 6 June 2024 The Government is fully committed to relocating people directly affected by the Mulitaka landslip in Enga province, away from the disaster site. Prime Minister James Marape said the National Government has previously committed K20 million to assist with the recovery efforts, and further committed to working with the Enga Provincial Government … Read more
Wednesday 12 June 2024 Prime Minister James Marape being presented with the National Agriculture Sector Plan 2024-2033, by Minister for Agriculture, John Boito (right) on Tuesday, 11 June 2023. (picture: PM’s Media). Prime Minister James Marape launched the National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024 – 2033, emphasising the importance of employment creation through agriculture in … Read more
Tuesday 11 June 2024 The national government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening gender equality and women’s empowerment, as representatives from various government agencies, development partners, and civil society organizations gathered for the ‘Empower Her – PNG Peace Initiative’ Inception meeting. The meeting, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aimed to support policy … Read more
Tuesday 11 June 2024 In a major development, the Rigo Rice Farm project has received government support, with a ceremony marking the expansion of the farm in the Central Province. The project aims to improve agricultural development in Papua New Guinea, focusing on food security and self-sufficiency through the cultivation of rice. According to Jeffery … Read more
