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EU Committed to PNG and Pacific
09/10/2019 Meriba Tulo 26 Views Papua New Guinea, PNG Business, PNG Development, PNG Economy The European Union is committed to ensuring that it remains relevant in the Pacific, and more especially in Papua New Guinea. Speaking to National EMTV News recently, EU Deputy Secretary General Jean-Christophe Belliard said that whilst the focus of many countries is the geo-political tug-of-war between China and the United States, the EU is offering an alternative to development in the region.
Tax Evasion Clampdown
24/09/2019 Meriba Tulo 26 Views PNG Internal Revenue Commission, tax evasion The Internal Revenue Commission has announced a clampdown on companies who knowingly evade paying Salary & Wages Taxes. This includes a directive from IRC Acting Commissioner General, Sam Koim, to disallow companies from using GST credits to offset the payment of Salary & Wage Taxes for employees.
National Coconut Festival looks At Raising SMEs
18/09/2019 Meriba Tulo 17 Views EMTV News, Papua New Guinea, PNG Business, PNG Economy, PNG Nius Next week, the humble Coconut will take centre-stage in Port Moresby, with the hosting of the Inaugural National Coconut Festival.
Paita To Address EMTV/NBC Issues
Featured News News Bulletin 03/09/2019 Meriba Tulo 37 Views EMTV, EMTV News, Papua New Guinea, PNG Business, PNG Government The operations of national broadcaster NBC has been put under the spotlight once again, this time during this morning’s question time in Parliament. In a series of questions to Communications Minister Renbo Paita, South Bougainville MP Timothy Masiu asked if the Minister was aware of several issues within the national broadcaster.
Papua LNG Agreement Shaping Up
03/09/201903/09/2019 Meriba Tulo 45 Views Papua New Guinea, PNG Development, PNG Economy, PNG Government, PNG Infrastructure, PNG LNG The National Government has now granted approval for Papua LNG project to proceed with the implementation of the Project Gas Agreement, following an NEC sanctioned review.
Government Queried on West Papua Stance
03/09/201903/09/2019 Meriba Tulo 37 Views Papua New Guinea, PNG Politics The plight of people from West Papua was brought to the fore today in Parliament, with Rabaul MP Allan Marat questioning the Foreign Affairs to clarify the PNG Government’s stance on recent developments in West Papua.
Heads of five Government Departments and State Agencies sign Contracts
08/05/2019 Meriba Tulo 26 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Heads of five government departments and state agencies today signed their employment contracts. These include Secretaries for the Departments of Finance, Treasury, and National Planning; their contracts – for a period of four years. These five include: 1. Dr Ken Ngangan – Secretary for Finance 2. Dairi Vele – Secretary for Treasury 3. Koney Samuel – Secretary for National Planning 4.
Attorney General Announces Appointment of Mark Pupaka as New Chief Magistrate
03/05/2019 Meriba Tulo 62 Views Image: Mark Pupaka, the new Chief Magistrate (on the left) standing next to Alfred Manase, Minister for Justice and Attorney General. By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Attorney General Alfred Manase, this morning announced the country’s new Chief Magistrate in the presence of several senior magistrates and member of the Department of Justice and Attorney General. Chief Magistrate Pupaka takes over from Nerrie Eliakim, whose contract has expired.
Bougainville Copper Limited Committed to the Redevelopment of Panguna Mine
03/05/201903/05/2019 Meriba Tulo 22 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) – operators of the former Panguna Mine, have once again reaffirmed their commitment to the mine. Speaking to EMTV News, BCL Chairman, Sir Melchior Togolo, says despite perceptions of division between different factions of landowner groups, the ABG, and other interest groups – BCL believes it has the necessary support to ensure a successful redevelopment of Panguna.
Nambawan Plaza Opens in Port Moresby
02/05/2019 Meriba Tulo 7 Views Nambawan Super By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby It was all smiles for Nambawan Super yesterday, as the super fund celebrated the completion of the Nambawan Super Plaza. Located in Downtown Port Moresby, this new development – a partnership between Nambawan Super and Lamana Development, was completed on time and within cost. For Nambawan Super, this is the first complete precinct development within the property space.
Numbers Game Begin as Government and Opposition Consolidate Numbers Prior to Vote Of No Confidence
29/04/201930/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 35 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The numbers game has begun for both sides of parliament to consolidate support for a looming vote of no confidence. yesterday morning, the Opposition announced that West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou, had broken ranks with Government, and joined them. According to Opposition Leader, Patrick Pruaitch, they expect more members to defect from Government in the coming days.
Parliamentary Bipartisan Committee on Bougainville Matters Conduct Community Hearing
30/04/201930/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 59 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The Parliamentary Bipartisan Committee on Bougainville Matters today conducted a public hearing in Port Moresby following similar hearings in Rabaul, Lae and Goroka. Among the agenda, updates on the progress by the Bougainville Referendum Commission – the body tasked to facilitate and deliver the referendum exercise in the Island Region later this year.
Writs Issued For Local Level Government Elections
Featured News Papua New Guinea 26/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 87 Views 2019 LLG Elections By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The Writs for 6,375 Local Level Government Elections were issued yesterday, to begin the formal election process for ward councillors throughout the country. The elections, delayed by a year, seemed to be on track, with Inter-Government Relations Minister Kevin Isifu signing the final writs to allow for the commencement of the LLG Election process at 10am yesterday.
TISA Announces Bonus Interest Payment to Members
25/04/201925/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 46 Views PNG, TISA By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Teachers Savings & Loan Society yesterday announced a bonus interest payment for its estimated 50,000 members – most of them employees within the public education sector. Deputy Chairman Sam Nalong delivered the good news – with this latest interest payment bringing the total interest paid for 2018 to just over K26 million.
Industry Calls for Review on Tax Rates on Superannuation
22/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 16 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Within the last few weeks, all major superannuation funds announced their full year results for 2018. While the message of saving has been at the forefront of their awareness to contributors, there have also been concerns raised on the level of tax imposed on member contributions.
Finance Secretary Ken Ngangan Welcomes New Finance Minister
22/04/201922/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 47 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Finance Secretary Dr Ken Ngangan has welcomed the appointment of new Finance Minister Sam Basil, saying this critical department would work with the new Minister, especially in the areas of strengthening the public finance management system.
Pruaitch: Prime Minister Should Stop Attempts to Derail Programs Sponsored by PNGSDP in Western Province
22/04/201922/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 49 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Opposition Leader Patrick Pruaitch has called on the Prime Minister to stop further attempts to derail programs by PNG Sustainable Development Program in Western Province. In a statement, the Opposition Leader has supported calls from Western Province MP’s who have acknowledged the recent High Court decision in Singapore that prevents the entity from political influence.
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill Offers Condolences to the People of Sri Lanka Following Easter Sunday Terror Attacks
22/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 42 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, has offered the condolences of the Nation to the people and Government of Sri Lanka following a series of devastating terrorist attacks against Christians.
Minister for Justice Attorney General Resigns
18/04/201921/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 57 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Another Senior Government Minister has resigned – Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Davis Steven, announcing his decision to step down from the National Executive Council (NEC). According to the Member for Esa’ala, his decision is based on the need to concentrate more on his electorate. He is the second Senior Government Minister to resign from cabinet within the last 7 days.
PNG Cocoa Board Hosts First Fundraiser For 2019
Bougainville Featured News 16/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 30 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Come July, cocoa enthusiasts will converge in Lae for the 2019 PNG Cocoa of Excellence Festival. Formal preparations for this event began recently, with the hosting of an official fundraiser in Lae, Morobe Province. In 2017, the inaugural PNG Cocoa of Excellence Show was staged in Kokopo, East New Britain Province.
CTSL announces net surplus after tax of K20.87 million
Featured News Papua New Guinea 10/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 9 Views Comrade Trustees Services Limited By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Comrade Trustees Services Limited today (10th April) announced their full-year results of 2018, with its Chairman Moses Koiri, outlining the overall performance of the fund, against a backdrop of challenging economic climate.
Parliamentary Bipartisan Committee on Bougainville Matters Conducts Public Hearing
Bougainville Featured News 09/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 14 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby This week, Heads of the Department of Personnel Management and National Coordinating Office of Bougainville Affairs (NCOBA) appeared before the Parliamentary Bi-Partisan Committee on Bougainville Matters. The hearing, the first following a recent visit to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville by members of this parliamentary committee.
Nambawan Super Profit: Members Encouraged to Develop Savings Culture
Business Featured Finance News 09/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 30 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Contributors to Nambawan Super have received a 3.7% interest on their contributions following the announcement of the fund’s 2018 performance.
Council of Public Sector Unions rejects PHA Medicare Plan promoted by government
Featured News Papua New Guinea 09/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 22 Views COPSU, PNG Government By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The Council of Public Sector Unions, COPSU, has rejected the recently announced Medicare Health Plan by Government – a plan, being promoted by PNG Health Assurance.
Mining Minister explains Process: Pogera and Ramu Nico Mines
03/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 22 Views PNG Minerals, PNG Resources, Pogera Mine, Ramu Nico By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby With efforts underway to review the Porgera Mining Lease, and renegotiation for expansion of the Ramu Nickel project, Papua New Guinea Mining Minister, Johnson Tuke, provided some background to the efforts being facilitated by the Mineral Resources Authority.
Daniel Kombuk appointed as DAL Acting Secretary
03/04/2019 Meriba Tulo 39 Views Department of Agriculture and Livestock By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Daniel Kombuk has been appointed Acting Secretary for the Department of Agriculture. His appointment was announced today, Tuesday, March 2, by Agriculture Minister Benny Allen. Mr. Kombuk takes over from Francis Daink, who had acted in this position for nine months.
Kina Bank given approval to acquire ANZ PNG’s Retail, SME and Commercial Businesses
29/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 8 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Kina Bank has been given full regulatory approval to acquire ANZ PNG’s Retail, SME and Commercial businesses. This follows a determination by the Independent Consumer Competition Commission (ICCC) mid-this week.
Solicitor General Appointed
29/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 39 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Following months of court-related delays, Attorney General, Davis Steven, has today announced the appointment of Tauvasa Tanuvasa as the country’s new Solicitor General for a three-year term. According to Minister Steven, the decision to appoint Mr Tanuvasa had been made following recent decisions by the National Court dismissing proceedings brought against the State by former Acting Solicitor General, Faith Barton-Keene.
Business activities picking up in South Bougainville
Bougainville Featured News 26/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 11 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby For the capital of South Bougainville in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, a gradual demand for short-term accommodation has created opportunities for businesses in the tourism & hospitality industry. Among the businesses that have evolved to meet this demand, is Buin Inn. A family-run operation, its owner, Albert Nukuitu is optimistic of further positive growth in the near future.
ABG President Chief John Momis Plans to Finish His Book After Retiring from Politics
Bougainville Featured News 26/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 7 Views Autonomous Region of Bougainville By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby For close to fifty years, the name John Momis has been synonymous with Papua New Guinea politics.
Partnership Crucial: First Round of Referendum Awareness
Bougainville Featured News 25/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 10 Views Autonomous Bougainville Government By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby In the lead up to its referendum exercise in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, the people of Bougainville have been urged to work together to ensure the outcome of this vote is free and fair.
Agriculture Minister: Appointments for Commodity Boards to be Completed
06/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 20 Views PNG Agriculture By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby By this year, appointments to agriculture commodity boards will be completed. This is the assurance from Agriculture Minister Benny Allan, when providing an update on the status of appointments to these boards. Of the 8 commodity boards under the agriculture department, only three have had all its members appointed.
Help is on the way for Bougainville Atolls
05/03/201905/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 9 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Following the airing of a story on EMTV News regarding the plight faced by islanders living on the atolls in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, this week, some good news for the islanders. Following a meeting between leaders from the Bougainville Atolls Foundation, and the Member for North Bougainville, a commitment has been made to provide some relief to islanders in the weeks ahead.
Fleming Explains Bank South Pacific Performance
05/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 1 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Following the announcement of its 2018 Full Year Results to the markets, Bank South Pacific held a briefing with media and investors yesterday, March 4th, to explain the performance of the PNG-based financial entity over the last 12 months.
Bougainville Referendum Commission Outlines its Focus for the Coming Months
04/03/201904/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 18 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby With the date for a referendum on Bougainville now set for October, the Bougainville Referendum Commission (BRC) has outlined its focus for the months ahead. BRC Chairman, Bertie Ahern, addressed the media on Saturday morning second of March, when providing an update of the BRC’s preparations towards the referendum.
Bougainville Referendum Target Date Deferred
Bougainville Featured News 04/03/2019 Meriba Tulo 5 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) has resolved to postpone the target date of the referendum on Bougainville to October this year. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, and Autonomous Bougainville Government President, Chief John Momis, made this known following a meeting of both Governments in Port Moresby. Initially, the target date had been set for June 15, 2019.
Telecommunication Sector Discuss Response Plans in times of Emergency
Emergency News Papua New Guinea 26/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 View By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Due to its rugged geographical terrain, Papua New Guinea remains a disaster prone country – and when disasters strike, communication is seen as a key component of disaster response. However, there is much more that communication providers can offer in the overall disaster management – most notably in disaster early warning.
Mekamui Commits to Laying Down of Weapons
19/02/201919/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby In what has been described as a huge step forward in preparations for the upcoming referendum on the political future of Bougainville, a hardline faction has now resolved to be a part of this process.
Policing Challenges in a tough Environment
18/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 View By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The task of enforcing the rule of law in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville continues to be a challenge. Especially following a decade-long civil war, and at a time now when the Island Region is preparing for a referendum on its political future, the Bougainville Police Service is taking a “Community Policing” approach to ensure citizens on the island can move around freely.
History created in Arawa: Mekamui Faction Joining the Official Weapons Disposal Process
Bougainville Featured News 16/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby In Arawa this week, history was achieved with the Mekamui Faction joining the official Weapons Disposal Process in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Represented by Mekamui Defence Force General, Moses Pipiro, the group committed to being a part of the Weapons Disposal Exercise in the lead up to the referendum on Bougainville’s political future.
Joint Weapons Disposal Secretariat held in Arawa
Bougainville Featured News 15/02/201915/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Arawa With the referendum on the political future of Bougainville approaching, efforts to implement a key pillar of the Bougainville Peace Agreement are being put in place.
Quick action by fire service prevents further damage to properties
News News Bulletin Southern 12/02/201912/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 1 Views gordon;s industrial, PNG Fire Service By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Quick action by the PNG Fires service has been commended for preventing what would have been a major fire at the Gordon’s Industrial area yesterday. Monday January 10. A storage facility, belonging to Fairdeal Liquors, caught fire at around midday.
Finance opens new Payment Office at Vulupindi Haus Headquarter
07/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 View vulupindi haus By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Senior Management of the Department of Finance joined staff members at the opening of the new payment office. Located within the department’s Vulupindi Haus Headquarter, this facility now officers more counters, comfortable seating, and soon will integrate a ticketing system.
Feb fuel prices: Petrol, diesel & kerosene to increase
07/02/201907/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 View PNG Fuel Prices By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The country’s watchdog has announced the new retail fuel prices for this month, and motorists will not be seeing any reprieve, with prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene, all seeing increases.
Petition Follows after a Murder in Buka
05/02/201905/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 View By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Chief Secretary to the Autonomous Bougainville Government, Joseph Nobetau, has expressed disappointment over the recent murder of a man in Buka. Justin Tsibing, from Buin in South Bougainville, was found dead in the early hours of Saturday morning. This prompted a large group of people from Buin in South Bougainville to convoy up to Buka, demanding an apology, and compensation.
Agreement signed to pave way for PPL to utilise renewable energy
04/02/201904/02/2019 Meriba Tulo 1 Views By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby The MOU signed today is part of efforts spearheaded by Climate Change Development Authority to promote more environmentally-friendly power sources in PNG, at a time when renewable energy is seen as the favoured option for power generation into the future. These efforts will also receive support from development partners.
Daru Town Rehabilitation Project approved by Western PEC
30/01/201930/01/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 Views Daru, Western Province By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby An ambitious program to improve government facilities on Daru Island in Western province has been approved. Speaking to EMTV News recently, Daru Town Mayor Samuel Winggu said the rehabilitation project is one that seeks to bring Daru back to its glory days as the capital of Western Province. Over the years, continuous neglect for Daru has allowed for infrastructure on this island to fall apart.
Public Enterprise Minister: all state owned entities should work smarter in 2019
By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby It’s the start of another year of operations for State Owned Enterprises, with the SOE’s challenged yet again to work smarter. Public Enterprise & State Investment Minister William Duma met with heads of all SOE’s in Port Moresby today, Monday, January 22, and called for improvements across the board over the next twelve months.
MRA Managing Director: All stakeholders' views to be taken into account
21/01/201921/01/2019 Meriba Tulo 2 Views Mining Resource Authority, Wafi Golpu Mine By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Following recent actions to forcefully shut down the operations of the Wafi Golpu project in Morobe Province by disgruntled landowners, the head of the country’s mining regulator has assured them that no-one has missed on benefits from the project following the recent signing of an MOU between the project and State.
Pioneer banker calls time on a distinguished career
21/01/201921/01/2019 Meriba Tulo 0 View bsp bank By Meriba Tulo – EMTV News, Port Moresby A pioneer banker has called time on his career that has spanned 45 years. Bank South Pacific’s General Manager Paramount Banking, Aho Baliki from Eastern Highlands Province, retired this month. Mr Baliki joined the Commonwealth Banking Corporation in February 1974, just to earn some pocket money, but went on to become Managing Director of the then PNGBC in 1999.
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