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Indian mining giant eyes gas investment in PNG
An Indian company with decades of experience in mining and energy is looking to invest in Papua New Guinea’s gas sector.
Cybercrime still a serious threat
Acting Minister for Information, Communications and Technology Peter Tsiamalili Jnr says a major challenge in the ICT space is cyber crime or cyber security.
WHPG purchases Street Sweeper truck to clean city streets
The Western Highlands Provincial Government has purchased a new Street Sweeper truck to help clean and maintain the streets of Mt Hagen and surrounding urban areas.
Temporary liquor ban to be imposed in Western Highlands
The Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG] has announced a temporary liquor ban to be enforced during the Mt Hagen Cultural Show and continuing through the 50th Independence Golden Jubilee celebrations, up until the return of writs for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections.
Over 7,000 Bougainville households receive solar power through community project
More than 7,000 households across Bougainville now have access to clean and affordable lighting.
PNG supports regional collaboration on digital security
Papua New Guinea will be Highlighting the importance of regional collaboration on digital security at the Pacific ICT Ministerial engagement in Suva, Fiji.
Barramundis name 14-man squad for Jersey tour
Cricket Papua New Guinea has announced a 14-man squad for the Barramundis’ upcoming international tour to Jersey for the World Cricket League [50 overs], scheduled from August 12 to September 3.
Finance Secretary expresses disappointment over police conduct
Finance Secretary Samuel Penias has criticised the conduct of police fraud squad officers who raided his office today, calling the operation unprecedented and disrespectful to established protocols.
Fraud squad storms Finance Department over withheld payroll fraud report
Members of the Fraud Squad this morning entered the Finance Department Office armed with a court-issued search warrant to obtain an investigation report of an alleged K1 million kina payroll fraud involving National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [ NCD PHA].
Marape’s pledge spurs 5-year youth strategy
The National Youth Development Authority [NYDA] has launched a five-year National Youth Engagement Strategy in direct response to Prime Minister James Marape’s promise to reach out to unemployed and out-of-school youths.