Author: LOT 542
About 40 years ago, a Leiloro Lokoloko from the National Housing Commission used to write articles about the purpose and activities of the National Housing Commission and how it could help Papua New Guineans buy or rent a house. The articles were very interesting and you can learn so much about how the NHC, its primary purpose and how it helped Papua New Guineans in buying or renting. This is a summarised version of one of the articles. The prime aim of the NHC when it was created was to help many Papua New Guineans with housing. It did this…
Nov 1968. Tabari Place, Boroko.Photo credit: Trevor Benneworth Nov 1968. Tabari Place, Boroko. Photo credit: Trevor Benneworth
Not many renters have a renter profile. The current situation is that you find a potential rental property, request an inspection and if you’re interested, the agent sends you a rental application form (if they think you’re worth it just by the exchanges you have through email and verbally at the place of inspection). You go and check another property and the same thing and it becomes a cycle providing each agent the same information like the last. The way in which the landlord and its agent and the renter deal with rental applications need to change. Creating a rental…
Port Moresby has historical sites. But little is known about them and you have to wonder why schools aren’t being taught about Port Moresby’s history. There are fascinating stories to tell and one particular question that has aways been on our minds is : what is the oldest building in town that is still standing. Our question has been answered so here it is: The Ela Church The Ela Church or Ela United Church is the oldest building in Port Moresby and still stands. It is located at Douglas Street sitting beside the prestigious Grand Papua Hotel. It’s hidden and…
Word & Pictures: John Inglis of NiuPay On behalf of the entire NiuPay family, I’m excited to announce that, in partnership with the Department of Lands and Physical Planning and Kina Bank, has successfully introduced a digital self-service kiosk in Papua New Guinea. This initiative is part of an ongoing trial, initially focusing on the eLands project.👷♂️ Embracing Local Talent: These kiosks, designed and built within Papua New Guinea, are a testament to the incredible local talent and innovation. It’s an honour to be part of a project that showcases such remarkable in-country capabilities.💳 Enhancing Service Accessibility: Integrating Kina Bank’s…
The Special Economic Zones Authority Act 2019 is an act of Parliament which enables the establishment development, operation and regulation of a special economic zones in Papua New Guinea. It is intended to: encourage the development of new and additional business activity in special economic zones streamline regularly framework into creating a special economic zones authority develop and regulate special zoning, including the selection of site, development and operation and for related purposes
A compulsory acquisition of land has taken place for a planned health facility on the relevant piece of land.
The Minister responsible for land matters in Papua New Guinea has announced his intention to close a street. Details of that notice and the street are mentioned below. Under the Street Closing Act 1951, you have 60 days from the date of publication of the notice to lodge an objection.
