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Wednesday 31 July 2024 The European Union-funded Forestry-Climate Change-Biodiversity (FCCB) Programme is gearing up for a promising second year as it aims to deliver substantial environmental and social outcomes. Key stakeholders gathered recently at the Hilton Hotel for a pivotal Steering Committee meeting, led by high-level representatives from the EU Delegation and Papua New Guinea’s … Read more

Wednesday 31 July 2024 Administrative Services Minister Hon. Richard Masere has assured  the public  the 2024 National Census  is progressing well, despite adverse weather conditions and the logistical challenges posed by Papua New Guinea’s vast rural areas.  Speaking alongside Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, Minister Masere stated, “We have managed to cover most of Papua … Read more

Tuesday  30 July 2024 Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Hon.  Soroi Eoe, seated in the centre. Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Hon.  Soroi Eoe   granted approval for the Jiwaka Provincial Liquor Law on 16 July 2024, enabling the  Provincial Government  to enforce the provincial liquor law in the province. … Read more

Thursday 25 July  2024 New Director – General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, Mr Noan Pakop. (picture courtesy of  Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources). Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Jelta Wong has announced the appointment of  Mr Noan David Pakop,  as the first Papua New Guinean to be the Director … Read more

Thursday 25 July 2024 The Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation, Walter Schnaubelt has assured the public, the National Airports Corporation has not imposed any increase  in airport levies and charges, since 2013. “For the past 11 years, despite the high costs of operations due to inflation and other economic factors, National Airports Corporation (NAC) … Read more

Thursday 25 July 2024 Governor General, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, laying a wreath at the Remembrance Memorial Park, Ela Beach on Tuesday 23 July 2024, Commemorating 43rd Remembrance Day. (picture courtesy of Government House). The 43rd Remembrance Day was marked with solemnity and pride at Ela Beach Memorial Park, as Papua New Guineans gathered … Read more

Thursday 25 July 2024 Australia continues to support law enforcement activities in Papua New Guinea, as witnessed by the recent opening of the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership  Kokopo Office in East New Britain. As part of the  Australia’s Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA), the  official opening  on 24 July, marks the beginning of the next phase of … Read more

Friday 26 July 2024  Prime Minister Marape has  assured all provinces and districts that the government is being fair in allocating resources to everyone. He made these remarks  when addressing claims that the government had diverted funds meant for the Gulf Provincial Government to the Enga Provincial Government. “I assure all provinces and districts that … Read more

Thursday 4 July 2024 Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, (second from right) with representatives of affected business houses during a cheque presentation on Wednesday 3 July 2024. (photo: PM’s Media). The Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, presented the National Government’s wages support assistance for six months, to five more companies on Wednesday 3 … Read more