PUMA Energy have reintroduced fuel rationing of JETA1 as of 18:32 pm yesterday. This was advised by PNG Air. PNG Air currently has a court injunction binding PUMA to provide 100% of its fuel needs across its network until the 15th of May 2024, and is engaging with PUMA Energy to secure assurances that the Court Order will be honored. According to PNG Air, since the last Fuel Crisis dialogue between PNG Air and PUMA Energy has not matured in a sustainable fuel supply arrangement, stating that PUMA is seeking to pass risk associated with currency fluctuations and foreign exchange access to PNG A ..read more

Pictured: Acting CEO for Western PHA, Dr. Boga signing the MOU at Daru hospital last Wednesday. By Jim John Daru hospital in South Fly District of Western Province will now be accessing solar power connected from the PNG Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP) solar farm in Daru. This will allow continuity of electricity to the hospital facilities without power outages. Power outage and frequent interruptions have been a chronic issue on Daru Island having significant impact on the delivery of continuous health services at Daru hospital. Western Governor Taboi Awi Yoto thanked PNGSDP and its ..read more

By Mortimer Yangharry Prime Minister James Marape will be in Kerema Town tomorrow for the official launching of the Kerema District SME Policy that will coincide with the opening of the Women’s Micro Bank Kerema Branch. Kerema Open MP and Vice Minister for Energy Thomas Opa confirmed this important visit that will accelerate the economic growth of the district in Gulf Province. “These historic events marks a significant milestone for the people of Kerema and Gulf Province,” Opa said. The first term MP mentioned that at the district level, the Kerema District Development Authority (KDDA) has em ..read more

Pictured: Education Minister, Lucas Dawa Dekena (File Image) By Jim John   A total of K 212,497,575.00 million is now with the Bank of PNG to clear and transfer to the commercial banks to disburse to schools’ accounts this month. The National Government has made a full commitment to support the Ministry of Education by allocating the required funds to pay the schools under the National Education System in the second quarter of 2024 academic year. Education Minister Lucas Dawa Dekena has announced that the payments will be made to each sector as follows: All sectors (Elementary /Primary/S ..read more

Pictured: Spencer Peter Wangare (standing third from right) during the screening of the Black Python film at the Office of the Chief Censor in Port Moresby last week. By Mortimer Yangharry Spenser Peter Wangare is one of a few Papua New Guinea’s filmmaker, director and movie producer. He has embarked on filming and producing one of the country’s first action drama/movie titled ‘Black Python’. “Black Python film is my passion project, and it’s the first one I’ve independently produced with a talented local cast and crews,” He highlighted that the film runs for 1 hour and 40 minutes and is Papua ..read more

By Thelma Allingham McBRO Finance Limited, a nationally owned micro finance business has reached out as show of support to four of its long-term clients based in disaster stricken villages along the Sepik River in Wosera Gawi and Ambunti District. Wewak Branch Loans and Sales officer Serah Chillian said she initiated the idea to  help alleviate immediate needs but also fosters long-term recovery and resilience for their faithful clients during their time of need. Chillian said the four clients who received cash donations from McBRO Finance Limited are teaching staffs from St .Pauls Kapai ..read more

Pictured: MP for Lagaip and leader for Porgera, Aimos Joseph Akem. (Supplied Image) In light of the recent meeting between the State and the Hides-Porgera Power Line landowners, MP for Lagaip and also the leader for Porgera, Aimos Joseph Akem, announced to stake holders from Barrick Niugini Limited, Oil Search Limited, Santos, the National Government, and Hela & Enga Provincial Governments of a Lagaip Hydro Project development in the pipeline to supplement existing power supply into Porgera mine. He expressed that the people of Lagaip have long been spectators to the operations of the Porg ..read more

Pictured is PNG DataCo chairman , Dr. Thomas Webster recently during the hand over of the newsly build 2 bedroom staff housing complex at Kila Barracks in Port Moresby with a Toyota Landscruiser 10 seater by the PNG DataCo to the RPNGC. PNG DataCo continues its commitment to Papua New Guinea through its Community Social Obligation (CSO) initiative. This was demonstrated by the recent opening and handover of a newly built 2-bedroom staff housing complex at Kila Barracks in Port Moresby, along with a brand-new Toyota Landcruiser 10-seater. The event also marked the presentation of a dividend by ..read more

The Bay Breeze Bungalo, a local and newly built eco-lodge was officially opened by the member for Samarai-Murua District and Minister for Tourism Art and Culture Hon. Isi Henry Leonard on his recent visit to Guasopa Station, Woodlark Island in Samarai Murua District of Milne bay Province. In his remarks Minister Leonard pointed out the importance of safe guarding the environment so that ecotourism can be developed in the rural areas. He encouraged the people of Woodlark to learn from the concept of the eco-lodge and tourism, adding that his ministry will continue to support those locals who we ..read more

Pictured: Minister for Finance, Rainbo Paita (File Image) Minister for Finance, Rainbo Paita, has proposed recently that the Government should consider a wider stakeholder consultation on the proposed Gold Refinery Project and its legislative Bill in light of the growing concerns raised or expressed by the general public, including the members of the Law Society, Mining industry and other professional bodies. “As a country we need to fully understand that project.” He stressed “I see a lot of people have no issues with the idea of doing this project but the issues they raised need to be formal ..read more