From across Papua New Guinea
A Bill to give the Department of Foreign Affairs oversight in all international engagement has been proposed. This is one of the recommendations contained in the draft copy of the PNG Foreign Policy White Paper presented to Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko on Monday in Port Moresby. Since Independence, National Parliament has not enacted a […]
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has carefully captured a portion of royalty benefits and another important plan for major projects. President of ABG Ishmael Toroama said they will ensure the requirement for landowner agreement for the project development phase must result in a very strong and positive relationship with the landowners. He said that the positive […]
The Bougainville Copper Mine held the title of the largest copper and gold mine in the world from 1972 to 1986. The distribution of benefits among different stakeholders was determined by the Bougainville Copper Agreement, which was signed in mid-1967. President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG], Ishmael Toroama, stated during PNG Resource Week that […]
The Mining Chocolate Program for the Wafi- Golpu project actively engages locals to participate in cocoa farming. The program assists over 4,000 cocoa-growing families in Morobe and anticipates seeing over 300 tonnes produced yearly. The Senior Community Affairs Advisor Habou Sheila said this project started in 2008 and in 2019 they reached a partnership with […]
Nambawan Super Limited members will benefit from a K290 million business investment- a building opened today in Port Moresby. The Moki Business Park is the outcome of a joint contribution effort of 228,000 plus members and Lamana Development Limited. The commercial building strategically located in the heart of Waigani in Port Moresby is expected to […]
A cabinet decision in 2023 by the Marape – Rosso Government, assembled some of Papua New Guinea’s great minds to draw a path for the country’s international engagements in the coming years. Chairman of the Imminent Persons Group Sir Charles Lepani responding to questions from this reporter of the draft copy of the PNG Foreign […]
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has honored Sir John Dawanincura with Life Membership in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the organization and sports in Papua New Guinea. This accolade was announced and unanimously accepted by all members by way of a standing ovation during the Annual General Assembly held at […]
Papua New Guinea for the last 43 years did not have a clear foreign policy to guide its international engagements. And in this turbulent time of geo-politics, PNG like other smaller economies have become bait in the Pacific as global powers push for influence. The last PNG Foreign Policy White Paper was approved by Parliament […]
Air Niugini has increased its direct flights between Port Moresby and Hong Kong from three to four flights per week, effective today. The additional service operates every Monday, adding to the existing Wednesday, Friday and Sunday flights. Air Niugini have been providing this popular flight between Port Moresby and Hong Kong, for over 30 years. […]
Schools resume classes today after taking a two-week break for the term holidays and the census household count. Students and teachers in Hela Province were welcomed by Hela Education Services Director, Ronny Angu who expressed his deep gratitude to the teachers and school boards for participating in the census headcount. Teaching staff were told to […]