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Special Economic Zone projects has raked in K1.2 billion

The development of Special Economic Zones [SEZ] throughout the country will be a priority for the Marape – Rosso Government.    Prime Minister James Marape announced “that SEZ have already attracted K1.2 billion in Foreign Direct Investments [FDIs], through the K700 million Radisson Blu branded hotel on Paga Hill SEZ, and the K540 million Central […]

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First flight in six year for Mendi Airport

The sound of aircraft engine, brought tears to many residents of the Southern Highlands provincial capital, today. After nearly six years, PNG Air ATR 72 – 600 Series aircraft entered Mendi Valley for a test landing, clearing the ground for a commercial flight to coincide with the Mendi Airport opening on Thursday. “Southern Highlanders in […]

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Hytarc College donates office equipment to Police

A Police Station in the Port Moresby North West Electorate has receive much needed help from an education institution. Hytarc TVET College donated a new desktop, laptop and printer to Idubada Police station. College director Michael Rogo spoke on the importance of supporting police, “when problems arise, police are the first people we reach out […]

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Cocoa windfall not felt in all cocoa growing provinces

Competition from cocoa buyers and exporters are driving up prices of dried cocoa bags at the weighing scale.   Provinces of East Sepik, East New Britain and Autonomous Region of Bougainville will soon see a dried cocoa bag hit K3, 000 mark. But story is not the same for cocoa farmers in West New Britain, […]

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By-Election nomination ends on Thursday

The seven days’ candidates’ nomination for vacant parliamentary seats of Maprik Open in East Sepik and Sohe Open in Oro, closes this Thursday.  Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said a shorter election period was because of the national population census in June and local level government elections in July.   Mr Sinai appealed to all intending […]

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Kokoda walk a self-reflection for Prime Minister Marape

The grueling walk and two nights of sleep along the famous Kokoda Trail was a time of reflection for Prime Minister James Marape when accompanying his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese. A history making journey, both prime ministers flew into Kokoda in Northern Province on Tuesday and started the 12km walk.  The first leg of the […]

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Chinese government reinforces support with relief supplies to PNG

The support by China towards Papua New Guinea continues to impel as bilateral partners in the political, economic and social sector. As part of its charitable service to supporting PNG in time of need, a Chinese military plane brought humanitarian and disaster relief assistance supplies this morning. The relief supplies transported to Port Moresby were […]

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Anzac Day today marks the 109th commemoration

The Australia and New Zealand and PNG Defense Force personnel, representatives of the government, diplomatic partners and individuals turned up in numbers at the Bomana War Cemetery to honor the fallen heroes of the Kokoda Campaign in the World wars. The Australian and New Zealand Defense Forces at the Anzac Day dawn service this morning […]

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MVIL renews commitment to PNGRFL

Motor Vehicles Insurance Limited (MVIL) today renewed its commitment to Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) to continue investing in it’s referees. The total sponsorship package for this year is K500,000 00, giving MVIL the ‘Naming Rights Sponsor’ for the referees of the national rugby league completion. This will cover match officials for all […]

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Commerce and Industry Ministry’s economic sub sector and corporate plan launched

The Department of Commerce and Industry this week launched its 2023-2027 Economic Sub-Sector plan and Corporate Plan 2024-2027 at Dynasty in Port Moresby. The two significant plans were officially launched by Minister for Commerce and Industry Hon. Win Bakri Daki and witnessed by respective heads and representatives of key departments and agencies under the Ministry.  Minister […]