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Wednesday 24 January, 2024 Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, has issued a statement confirming that Pay 2, 2024 will correct any deduction of Pay 1, 2024, as a result of the non-configuration of the income tax threshold of K20,000. “In Pay 2, officers affected by the now permanent income tax threshold of K20,000 should … Read more
Tuesday 23 January 2024 Police Minister, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili, Jr, has reaffirmed he would release public information on arrests in Australia of drug traffickers, at an appropriate time. Mr Tsiamalili’s remarks was in response to concerns raised by the Member for Bulolo, Hon. Sam Basil, Jr, over the arrests in Australia relating to the arrest … Read more
Tuesday 23 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his appreciation for the successful signing of a pioneering agreement between Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd (CGC) and 10 prominent financial institutions in Papua New Guinea. The agreement is strategically designed to provide vital credit guarantees aimed at bolstering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Minister for Police, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili, Jr, has highlighted areas of focus, especially on internal security, civil unrest, domestic terrorism, international organised crime and Police Reform, in his specific role as Minister responsible. In taking up the new role specifically focused on strengthening policing in the nation, the Minister said the … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended Health Minister Hon. Dr. Lino Tom for his unwavering commitment towards the realisation of the Papua New Guinea National Cancer Centre (PNGNCC). Funded by the National Government since 2022 with a total allocation of K105 million, the PNGNCC is set to become operational in … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, has moved to immediately address the task and challenges that lay ahead for the Department of Foreign Affairs, moving forward. Minister Tkatchenko who was reinstated last Thursday 18 January, while thanking the Prime Minister and Government for the confidence of his reappointment, outlined a priority … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has issued a directive to the Department of Labor and Employment, emphasising the urgent need to address the longstanding minimum wage issue. The directive comes in the wake of a meeting between Prime Minister Marape and Labor and Employment Minister, Hon. Kessy Sawang, where … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today underscored government’s commitment to delivering development for Papua New Guineans, emphasising the responsibility of the six newly-appointed ministers and those reshuffled. The Prime Minister made the six new ministerial appointments and reshuffled Cabinet last Thursday 18 January. “My government is now into its second year in … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape today expressed his commitment to thoroughly investigate key issues affecting the country in his capacity as Treasurer. The Prime Minister officially assumed the role of Treasurer following a Cabinet reshuffle announced last Thursday 18 January, succeeding Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey. The Prime Minister looks forward … Read more
Friday 19 January 2024 Acting Governor-General, Hon. Job Pomat and Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, with new and current Members of Cabinet, at the swearing-in ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 18 January 2024. (photo credit: Government House). Six new ministers were sworn in at Government House on Thursday, 18 January 2024, increasing the total … Read more
