Category: Other News

A total  of nine acting Judges for the Supreme and National Court of Justice sworn in today     at the Government House, following their appointments by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. Chief Justice of Papua New Guinea , Sir Gibbs Salika,  said the total number of acting Judges appointed is the highest for the Judicial arm of the Government. “The acting appointment of these Judges is the highest so far and all of them are being appointed on merit,” said … Continue reading “Nine acting Judges sworn in today”

East Sepik Governor Hon Allan Bird presented eight brand new vehicles to police in his province at the Wewak Town Police Station on Wednesday. Governor said the vehicles were purchased to ease the work of the police in carrying out their job effectively throughout the province as well as parts of the West Sepik Province too. Governor Bird said East Sepik is the second largest province with a population of about 800,000 with only 170 police personnel. “It is quite … Continue reading “East Sepik gets 8 new police vehicles”

The Siwai Constituency in South Bougainville in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville will be hosting the first ever Siwai Cultural show next weekend starting on 13 August 2021. The Member for South Bougainville and Minister for Information and  Communications and Technology Honorable Timothy Masiu was excited to witness the presentation of the certificate to the committee members of the Siwai Cultural Show Committee,  during the launching of the show at the National Cultural Commission Office in Port Moresby on Monday … Continue reading “Siwai Cultural Show begins August 13.”

Indonesian Ambassador to PNG, H.E Andrias  Supandi has  recently paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister James Marape, during which they discussed new and ongoing issues of mutual concern. Among issues discussed, both  Leaders  talked about the cooperation on COVID-19 and the reopening of the  PNG-Indonesia border. Both agreed to ensure the border was properly policed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 along the border areas. Ambassador Supandi  however proposes  for both  countries to enter into a Free Trade Agreement … Continue reading “Indonesian Ambassador to PNG pays courtesy call on Prime Minister Marape”

The outgoing Resident High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea His Excellency Sushil Kumar Singhal paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Hon. James Marape at the Sir Manasupe Haus recently. Mr Singhal  has successfully completed   his two years tour of duty as the High Commissioner  of India to PNG. Prime Minister Marape , when  farewelling  Mr  Singhal,     said both countries have   excellent bilateral relations, and  requested that the High Commissioner also act as an advocate for PNG in … Continue reading “Outgoing High Commissioner of India to PNG pays farewell call on PM Marape”

The Governor- General, Grand Chief  Sir Bob Dadae, has strongly appealed  to the Government not to  allow provinces to breakaway, but to grant them autonomy to manage their administrative and financial affairs to sustain their respective economy in close consultation and cooperation with the National Government. Sir Bob made these remarks during his Nation’s Address commemorating the  40th Remembrance Day anniversary   on Friday, 23 July 2021, adding , the idea of breaking away by any provinces,  will only lead to … Continue reading “Governor-General appeals for a united Papua New Guinea”

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has intervened on behalf of Papua New Guinea and Smaller Island States at the Virtual APEC Economies Leaders’ Informal Retreat on Thursday night, 15 July, requesting them to  create economic bubbles through bilateral agreements. He asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and developed APEC Economies to work with small countries like Papua New Guinea and Smaller Island States whose economies are dependent on exports and tourism in economic recovery while protecting the health of the … Continue reading “PM Marape requests  APEC Economic Leaders to support Exports and Tourism”

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape signed the first ever New Zealand – Papua New Guinea Statement of Partnership today. “This new Statement of Partnership reflects the importance we place on the close economic, cultural and people-to-people links our two countries have long shared,” Jacinda Ardern said. “It is an important milestone in our relationship. By formalising the values, priorities and principles which underpin our strengthening partnership, we’ve set a clear pathway … Continue reading “NZ-PNG Sign Statement of Partnership”

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary made history today when two females were appointed to the three-member Police Promotion Board. In a small but significant event attended by Police Minister William Onglo, Police Commissioner David Manning and senior police officers, former diplomat and senior public servant Dame Jean Lucilla Kekedo was appointed Chairperson of the Police Promotions and Appointment Board 2021.   Ms Kekedo is Minister Onglo’s nominee. The other board member is acting Deputy Police Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson … Continue reading “Police makes history in first ever appointment of females to Police Promotion Board”

The Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, has noted the recommendation of the National Integrity System Assessment Report, to improve the electoral process, so more people can practice their right to vote in a free and fair election. He says the Government is focused on delivering a free and fair elections in 2022, and added, that this is something  he holds close to his heart because there have been accusations of tempering with the electoral process that prevented leaders from taking … Continue reading “Government focuses on protecting people’s rights to vote in free and fair elections”