From across Papua New Guinea
The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] is determined to be modern, agile and robust tax administrator. IRC Commissioner Sam Koim said they have taken measured initiatives and steps, including implementation of Section 65A of GST Act [2003]. The Section 65A notice requires government entities or state-owned entities to pay GST associated with invoices issued to them […]
National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Communications to respond to its Terms of Reference [TOR], this week. The Committee Chaired by Wau-Waria MP Marsh Narewec touched on key areas of journalist safety, media freedom in the country, standard of Journalism, and information dissemination on government’s development agenda and media coordination. The […]
With the campaign period drawing to a close, provincial electoral officials are working diligently to ensure that all election materials are in order before polling begins on Saturday, May 25th. Candidates and scrutinizers have been reminded to adhere to election laws throughout the process. Daisy Hombagani, the provincial election manager, expressed her gratitude to the […]
PNG Men’s national volleyball team ‘Amoa’ is beaming with confidence as they set their spikes for this year’s international competitions after a best-ever finish in the 2023 Pacific Games. The Amoa’s are pursuing to continue their daunting performance as they prepare to attend two important events in the region. PNG Volleyball Federation president Edward Aisi […]
In PNG the process involved in holding accountable fake account users on Facebook will remain a challenge. The policy maker Department of ICT through the Digital Government Act, 2022, the National Censorship Office (Morality Regulator), and even the National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) does not have laws in place to deter. The Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Communication, Sam […]
The operator of the Papua LNG Project has partnered with PNG Ports and Motukea International Terminal Limited (MITL) to lower its carbon emission footprint as part of its global responsibility. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Total Energies PNG Limited, PNG Ports, MITL, Motu Koita Assembly, and National Capital District Commission on Tuesday. Company […]
Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra has confirmed that Government Tuition Fees were paid to school accounts last week. He said as of 16th May, funds for the schools from decentralized provinces were paid but fell short of confirming the total amount. Dr. Kombra said Bank South Pacific and Kina Banks have credited funds to schools […]
The Permanent Parliamentary Committee hearing on Communication, today (Tuesday), prompted the Chairman and MP for Wau-Waria, Marsh Narawec, his Deputy and Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jr, and other members of the committee to seek views on centralizing the role of media. Chairman Narawec has called on the Department of Information and Communication Technolgy [DICT] as […]
The PNG Health Extension Officers Association has re-joined the Public Employees Association to show solidarity in addressing important issues with the government. The association aims to benefit from being under the umbrella of PEA, with a positive outlook on the future. HEOA vice president Tony Basse stated that joining PEA would enable better negotiations to […]
Provincial Education Authorities are being held responsible by Education Minister Lukas Dekena for the issue of teachers being removed from the payroll on May 17 Mr. Dekena says it is the incompetence of the Provincial Education Authorities in addressing the payroll issue that led to teachers not receiving their pay on time. He made these […]