Thursday 18 January 2024 Minister for internal Security, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jr, has refuted claims by Member for Vanimo Green, Belden Namah, as being not based on fact or properly thought through. In a statement, Mr Namah condemned efforts to recover goods stolen during looting on 10 January 2024. Minister Tsiamalili said the main effort … Read more
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
Wednesday 17 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape yesterday announced a historic appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Genia as the first woman Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). In announcing the National Executive Council Decision, Mr Marape said Ms. Genia has been serving as the Acting Governor of BPNG since January 2023, … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
