NEC Appoints Holemba as Acting Secretary for Works, Confirms Wereh as PNG’s Ambassador to Philippines

 Tuesday 13 August 2024  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed  the National Executive Council’s  decision to appoint deputy secretary for Works, Gibson Holembas, as Acting Secretary for Works and Highways, replacing David Wereh.  The Prime Minister also confirmed  Mr Wereh’s appointment as Papua New Guinea’s Ambassador to the Philippines. Prime Minister Marape said a … Read more

Hope Institute Graduates Head to Australia for Work

Monday 12 August 2024 Hope Institute in Tari-Pori District,  Hela, has graduated four young men  who  were once dropped out of high school,   and have now  placed under the  Pacific-Australia Mobility Scheme  to work in Australia. Hope Institute is a high school institution which offers free education to young people who were pushed out from … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Launches 2024 PNG Investment Week

Monday 12 August 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape  officially launched the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Week,  an initiative of the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), on Thursday 8 August 2024.  The event will be held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia, from December 6-11, 2024.  “This newly branded … Read more

China, PNG Discuss Implementation Plan for ICT Corporation MoU

Wednesday 24 July, 2024 PNG ICT Delegation led by Hon. Timothy Masiu, with Ministry of Industry and Information Technology delegation led by Vice-Minister Wang Jiangping after the high-level meeting on ICT corporation at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing, China. Information and Communications Technology Minister, Hon. Timothy Masiu, led a high-level PNG ICT … Read more

China’s Development Agency Requests Clear Proposal for ICT Support to PNG

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 ICT Minister Hon. Timothy Masiu  (left) receiving a gift from the Vice Chairman of CIDCA Mr. Liu Junfeng after the high-level meeting at CIDCA office, Beijing China Information and Communications Technology Minister Hon. Timothy Masiu provided an overview of the recent “successful” meeting with the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA). … Read more

Key Inter-Government Agency Meeting aims to strengthen partnership across levels of government

Wednesday 31 July 2024  The Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM)  recently held a pivotal Inter-Government Agency Meeting, aimed at strengthening coordination and cultivate partnerships across all levels of government. “It further marks a crucial step towards maximizing the effectiveness of national development initiatives in Papua New Guinea,” said  Deputy Secretary of  Policy and … Read more

EU-Funded FCCB programme  to drive environmental, social changes in Papua New Guinea

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

2024 National Census Progressing Well Despite Challenges, Says Minister Masere

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

Minister Eoe grants approval for liquor law in Jiwaka province

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