news-update

Thursday 25 January 2024 In its ongoing commitment to providing specialised healthcare, the Port Moresby General Hospital achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of its Kidney Dialysis Centre on Wednesday, 24 January 2024. This centre was made possible through funding by  the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), who funded K10 million in 2022 for this … Read more

Thursday 25 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape,  has announced the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the entire operations of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.  The announcement follows a crucial National Executive Council meeting held earlier  on Wednesday 24 January on the eve of the State of Emergency (SOE) lapsing at … Read more

Thursday 25 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape  has urged  Bank South Pacific (BSP) to continue its vital support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and home buyers through loan initiatives. Prime Minister Marape also expressed his appreciation for BSP’s commitment to providing low-interest loans to students, emphasising, “We want to help … Read more

 Thursday 25 January 2024  Bank South Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Mark Robinson, has expressed his enthusiasm for the economic potential of Papua New Guinea over the next decade.  Mr Robinson conveyed his confidence in the country’s trajectory to Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape, in a meeting held on Tuesday 23 January 2024. Prime … Read more

Thursday 25 January 2024 In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape underscored the pivotal role of Malaysia as a “very important” bilateral partner for Papua New Guinea (PNG). In welcoming   the new Malaysian High Commissioner, to Papua New Guinea, H.E. Hamizan Hashim, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Prime Minister Marape … Read more

Thursday 25 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer, James Marape has reassured   Bank South Pacific (BSP) that the government would review  taxes imposed on the bank, to promote economic growth in the  country . In a meeting  held on Tuesday, 23 January 2024, with BSP Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson and Chief Financial Officer Ronesh … Read more

Thursday 25  January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape emphasised the importance of preventing the national fuel security issue involving Puma Energy from escalating into a national security concern. The Prime Minister expressed these sentiments in  a meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with Bank South Pacific (BSP) Chief Executive Officer, Mr … Read more

Wednesday 24 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape reaffirms his Government’s commitment to upholding the law with regard to constitutional offices reporting to the Prime Minister. In response to concerns raised by the Ombudsman Commission regarding the recently-established Ministry of Key Constitutional Offices in a cabinet reshuffle on January 18 2024, Mr Marape announced … Read more