From across Papua New Guinea
Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Elizabeth Genia said the BPNG cannot sign a ‘comfort letter’ that would guarantee Puma PNG a minimum monthly intervention of USD 50m (K176 million) solely to fulfil their foreign exchange orders. “The BPNG intervention program is there to assist all businesses access foreign currency and we will […]
Air travel will be the most affected following a decision by the sole supplier of aviation fuel to put a temporary restriction lid on its supplies as of today. As the countdown of the school year draws near, the decision by Puma Energy PNG Limited to restrict its petroleum products will result in flight […]
After nearly five consecutive years in power, cracks are now opening in the ruling executive government, with the resignation of a state minister. Member for Sinasina Yongomulg, Kerenga Kua hand delivered his resignation letter as Energy Minister to the office of the prime minister on Thursday. He’s teaming up with members of parliament who […]
The decision by a major supplier of petroleum products in the country to impose a temporary restriction lid on its supply as of midnight, Thursday 25th January 2024, with impacts of this to be felt across the economy. The country will be at the mercy of Puma Energy again, as the company implements a temporary […]
The torrential rain currently being experienced in parts of the country has wreaked havoc in West New Britain Province. According to reports reaching the provincial authorities, the rains have caused widespread flooding cutting off parts of the New Britain Highway from Kimbe to Bialla and inundating low lying areas especially in Kimbe town and along […]
The National Executive Council sanctioned 14 days State of Emergency [SOE] in Port Moresby will end tonight. SOE Controller and acting Police Commissioner Donald Yamasombi said the main purpose of restoring normalcy in the nation’s capital has been achieved. “But we will have police and PNG Defense Force personnel on the streets to give confidence, […]
Papua New Guineas watchdog office, the Ombudsman Commission maintains it is an independent office free of any political interference. In a letter to the office of the prime minister following the recent appointment of a new minister of key constitutional offices, the Ombudsman Commission wants an explanation whether the creation of the ministry for constitutional […]
A confirmed date and venue for the biannual mini Olympics of Papua New Guinea is still hanging with a question mark. Five years has lapsed since the Southern Highlands Province was given the hosting rights for the 8th edition of the PNG Games. After failing to host the Games in 2019, the PNG Games Council […]
Educated Papua New Guineans turning to cash bribery are falling victims to scammers. That’s what is happening to hundreds of teachers. Teachers Service Commission [TSC] chairman Samson Wangihomie warned teachers not to pay cash to fast track their outstanding salaries. Speaking before hundreds of teachers in Port Moresby at dedication service on Monday, Mr Wangihomie […]
The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] has issued an order for the closure of the public market in the Gerehu Suburb of Port Moresby’s North-West Electorate. The closure notice, which comes into effect today, is a result of arson to the chain of supermarkets opposite the market following the public looting on 10th January. […]