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SEZ Authority [SEZA] plays a crucial role in Papua New Guinea’s economic development strategy by creating a conducive business environment. The authority offers incentives to encourage international companies to set up operations in the country. SEZA is the governing body responsible for SEZ established under the SEZA act of 2019. One of the primary roles […]
The Supreme Court reference filed by the opposition primarily asking the high court to recall Parliament and have a motion of no confidence entertained has three hurdles to overcome. The first one was on Thursday when a full bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika had begun hearing preliminary matters […]
Papua New Guinea sprinter Leonie Beu is poised to compete in her first Olympic Games today when the athletics competition starts in Paris. Beu will be in action in the preliminary round of the 100m race at 10:35 am local time [6:35pm PNG Time] with hopes to proceed to the next cut against some of […]
Prime Minister James Marape has applauded the Coffee Industry Corporation’s [CIC] strategic move. Speaking at the official opening of the K10.6 million Coffee Exports Office Complex in the provincial capital of Morobe Province, he said the strategic planning will increase coffee exports. In this term of Parliament, it is the first time since Independence […]
Air Niugini will resume Fokker jet operations to Tokua Airport in East New Britain on Saturday after the completion of the airport runway repair works by the National Airports Corporation. Air Niugini in a statement says that the resumption of jet operations to Rabaul will see changes to Kavieng flight times and aircraft overnight in […]
The Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru has described PNG’s position in the fisheries sector over the past 50 years as a ‘coastal state’ not a ‘fishing state’. “We are yet to change our status to be recognized as a Fishing State. Coastal states have jurisdiction over the waters adjacent to their coastlines, […]
Two men have been arrested in Milne Bay, following the death of a French man near Bonabona Island, Suau, Alotau, on Friday 26th July. Police allege the French national was murdered on his yacht on 26th July, which was sunken with his body. Commissioner of Police David Manning says the two main suspects remain in […]
National women’s cricket team, Lewas departed Port Moresby today ahead of the planned Tri-Series against Scotland and Netherlands in Germany. Led by head coach David Drew and skipper Brenda Tau, the PNG Lewas are anticipating a challenging tournament against the two countries in the One Day International [OD]. “We’re playing 4 one day games against […]
Fear and confusion are growing amongst the locals in New Ireland, following sampling of the sea bed in May this year. An off shore tug supply ship, Coco, engaged by Deep Sea Finance Limited was reported to be in the province carrying out sampling of the seabed. Alliance of Solwara Warriors Coordinator and Spokesperson Jonathan […]
A team of doctors and clinicians saved a 33-year-old mother and her baby through a safe caesarean section (c/section) delivery at Tabubil Private Hospital in North Fly District, Western Province. Leah Binengim, from Drolemgan, Telefomin district in West Sepik was referred to Tabubil Private Hospital from Kiunga District Hospital with a high-risk condition of preeclampsia, […]