National Executive Council (NEC)

The policy, known as Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower protection policy 2023, safeguards good governance and financial viability through improved management of the risks of fraud and corruption within the department.

Coinciding with the policy, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and DPM & NEC recently hosted a three-day training on internal Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower Protection policy for its staff.

State Enterprises Minister, William Duma and Air Niugini’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gary Seddon announced that after an exhaustive and detailed program, Air Niugini has chosen the Airbus A220-100 and A220-300 aircraft to replace the Fokker F70 and F100 regional jets.

Minister Duma refers to the new aircraft as the ‘People’s Balus’ and indicated that Air Niugini expects the arrival to commence in late 2024.

Minister responsible, Don Polye said he had implemented the National Court decision to reinstate Fr Czuba as the secretary until his contract has expired and his acting appointment is confirmed.
The National Executive Council through its decision number 116/2023 has appointed Fr Czuba and was gazette as Gazette No.G365.

Polye said he has met with management of DHERST and have formally announced the appointment of Fr Jan; and have been urged to abide by the Court orders and NEC decisions at all times.

Joseph Kintau is Acting MD and CEO, pending a permanent appointment of an MD/CEO.

The NEC also did not extend Joseph Tupiri’s acting appointment.

Minister Schnaubelt expressed that such an intervention is warranted.

This was announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko today before his travel to Indonesia.

Minister is concerned with these outstanding issues and aims to ratify long overdue corporation, agreements and treaties over the next coming months.

“We have officially passed the Reciprocal Visa Arrangements between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia so those that have a Diplomatic Passport or Official Passport can get Visa on arrival here in PNG and also in Indonesia.

Papua New Guinea for the first time is the third of three countries to host this global event in the Asia-Pacific, apart from Australia and New Zealand.

Established in 2009, the World Indigenous Business Forum or WIBF aims to connect, share, inspire, mobilize and support organizations and entrepreneurs in the sustainable development of indigenous businesses and their communities from across the globe.

Minister Maru thanked the National Government and the National Executive Council (NEC) for the allocation of K2 million as GoPNG’s contribution towards the event.

Minister for Justice and Attorney General Pila Niningi announced the decision today.

“This has provided clarity now for the DJAG to function as it should and has restored staff morale. We would like to reaffirm the government’s commitment to providing the highest standards of legal and justice services to the agencies of government and the people of PNG,” said Minister Niningi.

He said the acting appointment was required to allow DJAG Dr. Eric Kwa to take paid leave pending the outcome of the alleged criminal charges laid against him for dangerous driving causing death.

In a media statement, the Secretary clarified that by virtue of the Marape administration’s Determination of Titles and Ministerial Responsibilities, published in the Gazette (No. G690) of August 31, 2022, the Minister for Works and Highways is responsible for all matters covered under the Road (Management and Fund) Act 2020, acting through the Department of Works & Highways.

In a NEC meeting last week, Meeting No. 194/2022 advised the Head of State to revoke the appointment of Mr Temai as the Provincial Administrator for Simbu, published in National Gazette No. G725 of 07 November 2018 on disciplinary grounds.

NEC has also extended the appointment of acting Simbu provincial administrator Sebastian Kee for the duration of the 2022 National General Election period until such time a permanent appointment is made. 

Minister for Inter-Government Relations, Pila Niningi said the proposed amendments were initiated following a Court decision clarifying the powers for the Minister for Inter-Government Relations that is responsible for the portfolio on Provincial and Local Level Governments Administration.

Justice Minister, Bryan Kramer added that the Act appears to be absent from the LLG Administration and therefore was recommended for legislative amendments.