Lae port

Lae to be a ‘cruise ship hub’

The bureau’s executive officer, Maine Winny, said they are working in partnership with the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority “to make Lae a cruise ship hub”.

“They are very supportive of what we are doing here,” said Winny. “And of course, our Lae City Authority and the Morobe Provincial Government are supportive of this initiative.”

With rapid infrastructural development in PNG’s second largest city, including overwhelming support given by the provincial government and LCA to the Royal PNG Constabulary, the bureau is confident in achieving its dream.

PNGeans will not lose jobs: Duma

The Minster said this when questioned yesterday by Northern Governor Gary Juffa over the agreement between the State and the Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) company.

Governor Juffa said facts in his possession prove that the company has a track record of mistreating employees, pushing out local business and charging ridiculous tariffs.

Governor Juffa questioned the Minister why a company with a terrible track record was given a terminal operation contract.