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He said after an assessment was done on the office, a decision was reached that it was no longer viable to operate.

The move follows the termination of a PNG diplomat in Taipei last year for assaulting his wife in public.

With the appointment of new board members for the NCC since 2016, Ambassador Pomelau addressed that apart from being a GBV advocate, Mrs Sios brings to the board the importance of her own personal management experience and finance that would be important to the work of the Board.

“She is a woman doing a lot of work in the fashion space and over, but is recognized for running management, finances and businesses, which is an important addition to the board,” said Amb. Pomaleu.

The NCC was established by an Act of Parliament on 27 October 1994 to preserve, promote, develop and safeguard the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the country.

The Executive Director heads the Commission and the Commission’s Board according to respective Acts guides its cultural functions.

It has been six years since the last swearing-in ceremony of the old board on 14 April 2016 and the National Executive Council endorsed it on the 12^th of October 2021, the new board sworn in speaks of the direction of change that is forthcoming.

Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement on December 10^th in Kavieng at the official Government residence where he met with New Ireland Governor, Sir Julius Chan, and Provincial Executive members.

Marape said once all documents and payments are finalised, an official launching would be held next year where he would make a more formal visit to the province.

The newly endorsed Kumul Agriculture Limited (KAL) will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH).

Minister for Public Enterprises and State Investments, William Duma, says KCH will transfer all legal titles of agricultural assets, whether held directly or indirectly, to KAL.

Minister for Public Enterprises and State Investments, William Duma, congratulated the appointees, expressing his confidence in the team’s role in facilitating the establishment process of KAL.

“We are confident in the consolidation of all State owned agricultural assets as the move will be of greater benefit to our sovereign State. The Board of Directors will use their extensive knowledge and experience to drive this entity forward in achieving its purpose,” Minister Duma said.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Hawkins, when updating Port Moresby Business houses, made these remarks recently.

Amongst the hectic schedule of the Summit, there will be several periods in November where movement will be restricted due to high level security movements of leaders and delegations while the 21 economy leaders are attending the APEC Leaders’ Summit.

The days of high activity are from the 15th to 18th November, with 15th and 16th November being considered as public holidays. 

The Draft policy will guide the development and management of the country’s growing oil and gas industry to be competitive in the world market while at the same time derive more benefits at the domestic sector.

In a statement Petroleum Minister, Fabian Pok, said developments in the gas portfolio have created many challenges on how to manage them.

Speaker of the National Parliament, Job Pomat, officially welcomed Konivoro today.

Konivoro was suspended by NEC on the 14 of August 2014 and referred to the Chief Justice to appoint Rights Tribunal.

Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia appointed the Tribunal consisting of three judges in Derek Hartshorn, Sir Kina Bona and late Justice Martin Ipang.

The tribunal found the Clerk guilty on 3 counts of misbehaviour and recommended to NEC to remove him as a Constitutional Office Holder.

Bank of PNG Assistant Governor, Ellison Pidik, said the review is to ensure the policies are up-to-date so that the sectors are regulated properly.

He said under the Financial Services Sector Review, a recommendation has been sent to the NEC, through Treasury, for the establishment of a task force to conduct the review.

The review would look at the potential stumbling blocks, potential difficulties as well as provisions in the act that can be amended.

“The review will be for both life insurance and superannuation, as they both go hand in hand,” said Pidik