Prime Minister Marape Vows to Rebuild Port Moresby for a Safer Future

Wednesday 17 January  2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today  pledged  Government’s commitment to transform Port Moresby into a “safer, better city for all of us.” Addressing  a press conference  this afternoon, the Prime Minister, flanked by members of the ruling Pangu Pati and major coalition partners, emphasised the collective resolve to rejuvenate the city … Read more

Update on NEC -Designated Investigation into January 10 Civil Unrest

Tuesday 16 January, 2024 The National Executive Council-appointed team, led by Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu and Secretary for Justice and Attorney General,  Dr. Eric Kwa commenced a high-level investigation into the January 10th civil unrest in Port Moresby. The investigation aimed at seeking answers and aiming to prevent future tragedies of sort began on January … Read more

Minister Masiu Condemns Damages to Telecommunications Infrastructure

Tuesday 16 January, 2023 The Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu, has strongly condemned actions by criminals who sabotaged two Telikom fibre cable chambers the National Capital District. He said whilst the communications infrastructure was restored last Thursday afternoon, this incident had caused the deterioration of internet services that resulted in severe congestion … Read more

NCD-Central Police Commander Suspended

Tuesday 16 January 2024 The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary has suspended NCD/Central Police Commander Anthony Wagambie Junior while disciplinary offences are investigated in accordance with Part IV of the Police Act 1998. Acting Commissioner of Police  and Controller of the State of Emergency, Donald Yamasombi announced the suspension today, stating that it is the … Read more

Controller Yamasombi announces establishment of Call Centre for the State of Emergency

Monday 15 January 2024 The Acting Commissioner of Police and Controller of the State of Emergency (SoE) Mr Donald Yamasombi has announced the establishment of National State of Emergency Call Centre at Morauta Haus, Waigani. The SOE Call Centre hotline number- 1800500, will be utilised by residents to report any complaints relating to the recovery … Read more

Government Issues Warning on misinformation and abuse of social media

Monday 15 January, 2024 In the wake of the unrest in the Nation’s Capital initiated by widespread misinformation on social media, the government has issued a serious warning – restrain the spread of fake news and misinformation, or face a temporary social media blackout during the SOE period. Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) … Read more

Government releases K213.4 million GTFS funds for 2024 Term 1  

Monday 15 January 2024 Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, presenting  a dummy cheque of K213.4 million to the Minister for Education, Hon. Jimmy Uguro on Tuesday, 9 January 2024. The  Government has released   K213.4 million of Government Tuition Fund Free Subsidy (GTFS)  to cover Term one  of this school year. The Prime Minister, Hon. James … Read more

Investment Promotion Authority condemns attacks on Business Houses

Monday 15 January 2024 IPA Managing Director Mr. Clarence Hoot inspecting damaged files at the Konedobu warehouse. (photo credit: IPA Media, PNG Business News) The Papua New Guinea Investment Promotion Authority (IPA), the investment promotion arm of Government and business regulator, has condemned the senseless attacks on business houses in Port Moresby and other centers … Read more

Prime Minister Marape to Announce Cabinet Restructure and Meet Business Community

Sunday 14 January, 2024 In response to the infamous events in Port Moresby last Wednesday, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is initiating a restructure of the Cabinet. He revealed today that a Cabinet reshuffle is imminent this week. “The issues concerning the economy and the functionality of key state agencies, including Treasury, Finance, and Planning, … Read more

SOE Measures will not hinder movement of citizens says Controller

Sunday 14 January, 2024 Acting Police Commissioner Donald Yamasombi, as Controller of the National State of Emergency (SOE) 2024, has issued five security measures to maintain peace and order during the 14-day period. “The State of Emergency has been declared by the Acting Governor-General, acting on the advice of the National Executive Council, as a … Read more