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Friday 2 February 2024 The National Government, through the Department of Works and Highways, will take full responsibility of the ‘deplorable’ Wau- Bulolo Highway, which means it will be fully funded under Connect PNG program. Minister for Works and Highways Hon. Solan Mirisim made these remarks when he visited the highway yesterday (1 February 2024), … Read more
Friday 2 February 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Immigration, Hon. John Rosso. The Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Immigration, Hon. John Rosso, has confirmed the resignation of Chief Migration Officer, Mr. Stanis Hulahau, effective 30 January 2024. The PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority … Read more
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has tasked four ministers and their respective department secretaries to immediately devise an implementable plan to begin mobilising the youth of the country. Prime Minister has directed that this plan be drafted and be ready for launch by the end of February with a submission to … Read more
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Treasury today approved the Manus Provincial Government Budget of K180,594,462, presented last week to Prime Minister Hon. James Marape. Prime Minister Marape said the Manus provincial budget, and the budgets of Enga, New Ireland Province and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville have also been approved. Governor Hon. Charlie Benjamin at the … Read more
Monday 29 January 2024 Police Commissioner David Manning (left) and Acting Defence Force Commander Commodore Philip Polewara during a press conference at Police Headquarters, Port Moresby. Police Commissioner David Manning has highlighted content of a key internal document signed today between Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, regarding rules … Read more
Monday 29 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape today welcomed the positive update from New Porgera Ltd (NPL) regarding the Porgera mine’s reopening. He conveyed his satisfaction with the announcement that the restart of Porgera is well underway and on schedule, with the first gold production expected in the first quarter of … Read more
Tuesday 30 January 2024 Minister for International Trade and Investment and Member for Yangoru-Saussia, Hon. Richard Maru, recently launched the construction of a long-awaited and much needed Bararat bridge, that will serve 14 villages in the Yangoru-Saussia District of East Sepik Province. Despite the rainy weather the people of Bararat and the neighboring communities in … Read more
Monday 29 January 2024 No school fees or project fees are to be collected by schools in the National Education system in 2024. In a statement by Dr Uke Kombra, Secretary for Education, no school administration or governing board is to refuse any child from enrolling in schools or attending classes for non payment of … Read more
Monday 29 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape with Officials from the World Bank, during their briefing today. (photo credit: PM’s Media). Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, today received detailed briefing from the World Bank on the status of its ongoing projects within Papua New Guinea. The meeting featured insights from World Bank Country … Read more
Monday 29 January 2024 At the State’s request that in the interest of national security, BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) extend the account closure date for Puma Energy and Puma Refinery Accounts (Puma Accounts), BSP has agreed to a further extension of 90 days from the 8 March 2024 to 7 June 2024. The Prime … Read more
