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Marape announces joint venture with Rigo Rice
Prime Minister James Marape announced today (Tuesday, November 7) that the government has granted initial approval for the establishment of a Rice Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the country. This groundbreaking development may include a joint venture between the State and Rigo Rice. Prime Minister Marape underlined the government’s commitment to kickstart a substantial commercial…
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Candidate praised electorate for peaceful polling
By MORTIMER YANGARRY PANGU Pati candidate, Aimos Akem, has praised the people of the newly created Lagaip open electorate in Enga for a peaceful one-day polling that concluded yesterday. “I take this opportunity to thank all Election Officials, Security personals, voters, candidates and all other people who were involved in the Lagaip supplementary elections 2023…
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AIR NIUGINI SIGNS ORDER WITH AIRBUS FOR “THE PEOPLE’S BALUS”
AIR Niugini has signed a firm order with Airbus today for the purchase of six A220 series 100 jets, “the People’s Balus”. In addition, the airline will lease a further two A220-100s and three larger A220-300s from third party lessors, for a total fleet of eleven aircraft. The order was officially announced at a special…
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THE QUEST FOR SURVIVAL AS THE SEA RISES ON MANUS
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Rising sea Ahus Islanders in Manus Province in Papua New Guinea is at a crossroad in managing their reef to address the effects of rising sea levels. They are an indigenous people from the Mbupi tribe and they speak the Ahus language. Originally from the mainland about 3 nautical miles away, their…
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Rising sea pushing Islanders to ancestral land
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Background SEA level rise is forcing Ahus Islanders to return to their ancestral land on the main Manus Island. Ahus islanders are originally from Mburpi, about 3 nautical miles away from the island. In the late 1800s, their ancestors moved to Ahus Island to stay close to the rich marine life there. …
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Rufina puts govt, developer on notice over Edevu
By DALCY LULUA CENTRAL Province Governor Rufina Peter has expressed disappointment over the manner in which the government and the developer have handled the Edevu hydro and water supply project. She said the provincial government and people of Central Province will no longer tolerate being by-passed by developers and the government in major resource projects…
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MOMASE YOUTH REGIONAL GAMES REACH END
The Inaugural Momase Regional Youth Games (MRYG) is entering into its finals today after teams took part in four days of hectic competition, but some codes are yet to reach the finals due to issues with venues and weather disrupting their matches. The Touch Rugby competition is the only code that has completed its regular…
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Decentralization a way forward for PNG
FOR Papua New Guinea to see real change there must be full decentralization of all legislative, administrative and financial powers to our provinces and districts. The Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang’s message on the eve of the country’s 48th Independence Day celebration.Mr Lelang said this is the only way to strengthen the country – provinces must…
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SP HUNTERS MEET BURLEIGH BEARS IN R17
Riding high with three wins from their last four games, the SP PNG Hunters will return to the Santos National Football Stadium this Saturday, 8th July to host the Burleigh Bears in Round 17 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. Kickoff is at 3pm. After navigating a difficult start to the year, the Hunters have been…
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Direct Voting for PM a recipe for corruption
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIKAllowing the people to vote the Prime Minister of PNG could lead to an increase in corruption and nepotism in the Government system, according to University of PNG Academic Patrick KaikuKaiku believes that the region with the largest population would determine the voting for the Prime Minister leading to the implementation of projects…
