Category: News

The Vice Minister for Public Service Francis Siune when addressing graduands at the 2025 SILAG graduation ceremony held recently said that today public servants are seeing the ripple of what they invested towards advancement of their careers, its value added. Papua New Guinea stands at turning point in its governance history and the strength of…

Today marked a mile stone achievement for the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) and Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) staff after they graduated with a Certificate 2 in Training and Assessment  from the SILAG on April 17th, 2025. Representing the SILAG Chairlady and DPM Secretary Taise Sansan, Deputy Secretary  Ravu Velegamini told graduating…

As Easter descends upon us I would like to extend my warmest greetings to each and everyone of you, who grace the offices of the Department of Personnel Management. This is a time of reflection, a time of hope, and a time to acknowledge the blessings we share, both personally and professionally. As we reflect…

Representatives from government agencies including the Department of Personnel Management took part in a one day Fire Emergency Training held on Friday April 4th, 2025  at the Central Government Office (CGO) building at Waigani in Port Moresby, recently. The training was organized and facilitated by the Department of Personal Management Assets and Properties Division and…

DPM like many other government departments present at the 2025 PNG Youth Resource Week held at the Sir John Guise Stadium recently were there to share information. More than 20,000 youths, unemployed individuals descended upon Sir John Guise anticipating the need to absorb information about the different government agencies and what they had to offer.  …

THE Secretary for Personnel Management Taies Sansan issued a circular addressed to all Departmental Heads, Heads of Statutory Authorities, all provincial administrators, public health authorities and all public servants to prepare for National Women’s Day which fell on March 24th, 2025. Secretary Sansan said this annual event provides a valuable opportunity to celebrate the achievements…

The Department of Personnel Management attended the PNG Youth Resource Week 2025 hosted by the Department of Community Development on March 24 to 28th at the Sir John Guise Stadium. DPM was represented by Public Service Niucare Association (PSNA)  and PNG Public Service Housing project division. The Youth Resource Week aims to engage and empower…

The Department of Personnel Management today marked the commissioning of its Public Service Housing Project Vehicles to be used by DPM and the Correction Service (CS) project; and the launch of its Standard Operating Procedures (COP) to be used to guide its users and ensure that project vehicles serve their purpose efficiently. Standing in for…

Caroline Tawa (center) who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management with her sons after the 43rd Divine Word University Graduation.   CAROLINE Tawa was all smiles as she stood with her sons after receiving her Bachelor of Business Management Certificate during the 43rd DWU graduation held here in Port Moresby recently. Hailing from Ialibu…

The origin of International Women’s Day (IWD) is drawn from more than one historical event and began as an acknowledgement of women’s struggle to make their workplaces better. Created out of protest and political action, it is a symbol for all those who honour women’s struggles to improve their lives. The March 8, 1857 Strike: A Bold…