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Donald urges development partners and investors to consult the authorities
NORTH Fly MP and Vice Minister for Mining and Border Development James Donald has urged the existing development partners and stakeholders including those potential investors who are willing to invest must consult with the relevant authorities in the district to avoid piecemeal investments. Donald said running of parallel programs and projects had never helped in…
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Minister Amuli wants legislation on reserve business list enacted
MINISTER for Commerce and Industry Hon Henry Jons Amuli wants the legislation on Reserve Business List enacted in Parliament as part of the working progress to achieve the Government’s vision of giving economic independence to Papua New Guinea. MINISTER for Commerce and Industry Hon Henry Jons Amuli. Minister Amuli said these when signing and approving…
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PM Marape arrives in Bangkok for APEC 2022
PRIME Minister Hon James Marape has arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, today (November 16, 2022) for APEC 2022. PM Marape was accorded a red-carpet welcome upon his arrival in Bangkok from Singapore. He was accompanied by Mrs Rachael Marape. PM Marape met with members of the Papua New Guinea delegation in Bangkok today to prepare for…
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Rosso announces plans for housing and land package for middle income earners
ACTING Prime Minister Hon John Rosso says the Government will embark on an affordable land and housing program to be made available in the market for low and middle-income earners in the country. Mr Rosso said that when responding to questions from the media in relation to the recent evictions on settlers who have settled…
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PM MARAPE TO USE APEC 2022 TO ATTRACT MORE INVESTORS INTO PNG
PRIME Minister Hon. James Marape says the APEC Family of Nations controls about 60 per cent of the world’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP), hence, Papua New Guinea is privileged to a member of APEC. He said this today (November 15, 2022) as he travels to Bangkok, Thailand, for APEC 2022, the first in-person APEC Economic…
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PM MARAPE TO MEET CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING AT APEC LEADERS SUMMIT
PRIME Minister Hon. James Marape is preparing to meet with Chinese President Hon. Xi Jinping in a one-on-one exchange on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Summit in Bangkok from 17 to 19 this month, November, 2022. Photograph Caption: PM Marape and Chinese Ambassador HE. Zeng Fanhua after the Ambassador’s briefing of…
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GG executes senior public servants contracts
H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, GCL, GCMG, KStJ, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, today officiated at the employment contract signing of three senior public servants. They are: Major General Mark Goina as Commander and Chief of the PNG Defence Force, for a period of 4 years, commencing on 21st December, 2021; Mr.…
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Government must address lawlessness in the country
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Joseph Lelang says the National Government must address the wave of crime that is now sweeping the nation at unprecedented levels. Mr Lelang said, we read and hear of heinous crimes being committed, public shoot outs and tribal fights happening in our cities every day. He said this was a sign that…
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PNG Govt extends condolence to people and Govt of South Korea over loss of lives in Itaewon
PRIME Minister Hon James Marape, has extended condolence on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea to the people of South Korea at the loss of lives during the Halloween event stampede in Itaewon over the weekend. Prime Minister Marape said losing a loved one unexpectedly during a time of celebration is heart rending.…
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Remote school to hold inaugural graduation
By ENNIO KUBLE REMOTE Boromil Technical Secondary (BTSS) School in Gumine, Simbu will pass out 51 students in its inaugural graduation at the end of the week. According to events coordinator Anton Bomai Bre, BTSS is among three secondary schools located in the district of close to 50,000 people that caters for secondary education. Mr…