From across Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, tariffs on manufactured products have historically been subject to reduction programs, with some exceptions. Most tariffs on manufactured products are typically imposed as a percentage of the imported goods’ value meaning the importer pays a fixed percentage of the total price of the imported goods. And these tariffs are charged by […]
The East New Britain [ENB], Central, East Sepik and Simbu Provincial Health Authorities can benefit from the IMPACT health project if their Integrated Facility Supervision Checklist [ISC] Assessment is completed and uploaded to Tupaia Dashboard before June 30th with essential requirements. They can be eligible for USD$ 250,000 [K700,000] if the data submitted meets the […]
The Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority [ICSA] has started the first of a series of training workshops to teach its officers about the importance of including Gender Equity and Social Inclusion [GESI] in their work. The first workshop, called the “Know Your Strategic Work Plan”, ran for three days this week and focused […]
Mineral Resources Madang [MRM], a subsidiary of the Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC], has delivered a fully kitted ambulance to serve the people of Ward 22 in the Bundi district of Madang Province. The ambulance, purchased with a combined K298,000 [K98,000 from MRDC and K200,000 from MRM], will be managed by the Madang Provincial Health […]
Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru says Papua New Guinea must urgently improve its trade systems to benefit from growing business opportunities in the coming years. He said that while the economic outlook is promising, PNG continues to rely on outdated, manual systems that make doing business costly and inefficient. Maru made these […]
The National Government through Prime Minister James Marape has apologized to the people of Manam, in Bogia, Madang Province – for the neglect over the years regarding their proper resettlement. The Manam volcanic eruption in 2004 has seen thousands displaced and temporarily settled across 3 care centres across the mainland. Mr Marape says the Government […]
Mineral Resources Madang [MRM], a subsidiary of the Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC], has provided a K50,000 sponsorship for the Madang Town Basketball Association [MTBA] to facilitate its 2025 season. The initiative is part of MRM’s commitment to community development, aiming to engage youth in positive sporting activities and reduce social issues. The sponsorship was […]
The Madang Country Club presented a cheque of K48,000 to Gaubin Rural Hospital this week to assist in the renovation of its labor ward, operating theatre, and water supply system. The club quietly presented the cheque to the hospital management on Wednesday. Executives of the club, including President Robert Turik, George Ireng, President of Madang […]
Two Government agencies have been summoned to attend the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery. These include Department of Treasury, PNG Forest and a third party company named SGS. Chairman of the Committee and Northern Governor Gary Juffa says this inquiry will begin with the intention of seeking answers on the […]
The Aropa Airport in Kieta Central Bougainville is set for major upgrade works that will improve its function. Prime Minister James Marape, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi including Police Minister and Regional Member for Bougainville Peter Tsiamalili Jnr have arrived in Kieta this morning from Port Moresby […]