From across Papua New Guinea
The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] has officially welcomed Motu Koita Assembly representative for Tatana, Udia Opao, to the NCDC Board of Directors. NCD Governor Powes Parkop officiated at the swearing-in ceremony. Governor Parkop said strong leadership is important in managing Port Moresby and addressing the challenges faced by the Motu Koita people. He said […]
Governor Powes Parkop has met with the new Country Director of the Asian Development Bank [ADB], Takafumi Kadono, to discuss future development projects for Port Moresby. The meeting took place on May 13 and focused on strengthening partnership between the National Capital District Commission and the ADB. Officials from ADB and officers from the Governor’s […]
Prime Minister James Marape has ordered immediate action to resolve delays in fuel subsidy payments, warning that bureaucratic inefficiency will not be tolerated as some service stations face temporary closures. Speaking this morning, the Prime Minister revealed that K576 million remains in a Central Bank trust account designated for fuel subsidies, while K246 million has […]
NCD Governor Powes Parkop has reassured residents and corporate stakeholders that there is no shortage of fuel in Port Moresby or across Papua New Guinea. Governor Parkop emphasized that, in close consultation with Prime Minister James Marape, he has received firm assurances that fuel supplies remain adequate and that temporary disruptions are being swiftly addressed. […]
Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated Matthew Wale on his election as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands. Mr Wale was elected by Parliament in Honiara today. Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea respects the democratic process of the Solomon Islands and looks forward to continuing the strong relationship between the two […]
Speaker of Parliament Job Pomat has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling supporting the constitutional amendment on Votes of No Confidence. Mr Pomat said the court decision confirms that Parliament followed the law and constitutional process when passing the amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court recently dismissed a legal challenge against the […]
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy [PNG CORE] says fuel suppliers will now move to market-based fuel prices following challenges with the government fuel subsidy program. PNG CORE, which represents fuel importers and suppliers in the country, said the Government had helped keep fuel prices lower despite rising global fuel costs caused […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands and Physical Planning John Rosso has filed an application in the National Court seeking leave to challenge the Ombudsman Commission’s decision to investigate him. The investigation concerns allegations of misconduct in office relating to income declarations from 2016, prior to his entry into Parliament. Rosso’s lawyer, Brendan Lai, […]
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] with the Gulf Provincial Administration to improve consumer protection services in the province. The agreement was signed today to allow Business Development Officers (BDOs) in Gulf Province to work as ICCC agents. ICCC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer Roy Daggy said […]
Media organisations across Asia and the Pacific have been encouraged to move with technology while continuing to maintain traditional broadcasting values. This message was highlighted during the three-day 21st Asia Media Summit held in the Republic of Maldives. The summit was held under the theme: “Together, We Shape the Future of Media: From Traditional to […]