papua new guinea

Govt to establish Rice SEZ

Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement recently underlining the government's commitment to kick start a substantial commercial rice industry within the next five years, with the goal of replacing the country's annual rice imports, valued at over K900 million.

PNG to participate at 2025 Osaka World Exposition

Marape emphasized that PNG's participation in this global event will have a significant impact, leading to diversification in the export market and an inflow of capital.

"This presents a remarkable opportunity for us to promote our nation as a prime tourism and investment destination.

“It will also enable us to showcase the high-quality products that we are ready to export to the world, including our renowned coffee, cocoa, vanilla, kava, taro, marine products, unique items from our fashion industry, and many more.”

Maru calls for creation of Kava industry

His call comes in the wake of a revelation from two Fijians who recently attended the 14th World Indigenous Business Forum in Port Moresby, where they highlighted the growing demand for kava in the Pacific region, surpassing its supply.

Kava, traditionally consumed as a beverage, has evolved into a source of livelihood for thousands of smallholder farmers and a lucrative business, particularly in the pharmaceutical and social sectors.

Morobe Show days away

The show will take place on November 4th-5th at the Lae Showgrounds.

Residents in Lae have already started buying tickets, with the presold prices at K12 for children under 12 years of age and K17 for adults. Children under 2 years old are free.

For the gate price, for both Saturday and Sunday, tickets for adults are selling at K15 and children are K12.

For gold pass, adult tickets are going for K125 per head, gold pass child is K50 and gold pass family is K250. The latter includes two adults and three children under 12.

MPs attend Open World Program in USA

The MPs are, Nipa Kutubu MP Dr Billy Joseph, Menyamya MP Solen Loifa, Huon Gulf MP Jason Peter and Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Markham MP Koni Iguan.

The Open World Program is the only U.S. government exchange program in the legislative branch of government, administered through the Congressional Office for International Leadership, and funded by the U.S. Congress.

PNG will take refugees, says PM

Marape made this offer to Hungary President Katalin Novák on her recent visit to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

“Anyone who is a refugee in the world out there in the face of Ukraine and War with Russia, if there are any displacements, if there are any skilled people.

“PNG is willing to pick up doctors, teachers, engineers,” said the Prime Minister.

He says PNG will offer temporary homes and open up its visa arrangements to cater for those displaced by the conflict. 

Pacific Games supporting merchandise launched

The launching was held at Jack’s of PNG, Waigani Central retail outlet, on October 25, 2023, ahead of the Pacific Games which is 24 days away.

The supporting merchandise contributes to the advancement of sports in Papua New Guinea. By wearing the merchandise, not only do the supporters spread awareness of Team PNG participating at the 2023 Pacific Games, but also foster a sense of unity and pride for the national team.

DPM Rosso addresses PNA leaders

This year’s theme is, “Charting the course: Economic Independence through Collaboration in Sustainable Tuna Fisheries” serves as a useful guide for their discussions. 

Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso when addressing the members said the PNA have come a long way - from managing purse seine tuna fishing through capacity control under the 205 vessels limit in 1995.

Also introducing purse seine fishing effort control under the Vessel Day Scheme or VDS since its adoption in 2010, and in expanding the VDS to also cover tuna long line fishing. 

4th EU-PNG conference coming up

Ambassador Fradin acknowledged their organizing partners; the Tourism Promotion Authority, National Trade Office, and the PNGF-Europe Business Council, for their invaluable support and cooperation in the preparation of the conference and its related events.

The UE aims to enhance partnerships with PNG and other Pacific countries through the enhancement of trade and investment opportunities.

China promises K50mil grant for schools

Prime Minister James Marape has thanked President Xi Jinping and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for a K50 million grant China will make available to Papua New Guinea soon. 

This grant is one of the results emanating from the Prime Minister’s trip to China to attend the Third Belt & Road forum in Beijing and his bilateral meetings on the sidelines with President Xi and Premier Li Qiang, as well as meetings with various other Chinese leaders.