Day: January 30, 2019
Apec budget K300m: PM
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill told Parliament that the Government had budgeted K300 million last year for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. O’Neill was responding to Moresby Northwest MP and […]
Provinces, districts receive more funding, says Abel
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel has told Parliament that provinces and districts are now receiving more funding following the replacement of derivation grants as per the amendment to […]
Investing in quality infrastructures key government priority
INVESTING in quality infrastructures and utilities is one of the key priorities of the Government under the third medium term development plan (MTDP III 2018-2022), National Planning and Monitoring Minister […]
Conflict of interest delays Bougainville hydro project
THE hydro-power plant project in Bougainville has been delayed due to conflict of interest, says Minister for Public Enterprises and State Investment William Duma. He told Bougainville Governor Joe Lera […]
Country’s revenue small: Maru
PAPUA New Guinea’s current economy is too small and unable to generate sufficient internal revenue to fund the needs of its population, National Planning and Monitoring Minister Richard Maru says. […]
Bill passed to amend Forestry Act
Parliament yesterday passed a bill to amend the Forestry Act 2019 and enable the Forestry Authority to become a self-financing agency. Minister Douglas Tomuriesa, who introduced the proposed legislation, told […]
Minister pushed on visa deal for tourists from India
Immigration Minister Petrus Thomas told Parliament that PNG wants to see more tourists from all over the world, including India, visiting the country. Thomas was responding to West New Britain […]
Dismissed recruits arrested, charged
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Eight police recruits dismissed in 2017 have been arrested and charged for returning to Bomana Police Training College in police uniforms, college commandant Peter Philip says. Philip […]
Unavailability of officers slows probe
INVESTIGATION into the escape of notorious criminal Tommy Baker at Port Moresby General Hospital last year is “very slow” because of unavailability of officers, Correctional Service acting Commissioner Stephen Pokanis […]
Cigarette company’s name cleared
By PETER ESILA THE PNG Customs Service (PNGCS) says the company alleged to be illegally producing cigarettes in Port Moresby has a license to do so. Chief Commissioner Ray Paul […]