Western Province is set to get nearly 50 percent of total returns from resource projects after Prime Minister James Marape announced a 7 percent benefit increase and extended Ok Tedi Mine’s operations from 2029 to 2085.
Frieda River Limited [FRL] has denied reports claiming it is currently operating barges on the Sepik River, clarifying that the company has not used barges in the area since 2017.
The launch of the second Bahasa Indonesia classes in Vanimo is expected to strengthen the long-standing partnership between Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and West Sepik Province.