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The Department of Personnel Management has successfully completed its Media Workshop held in Port Moresby at the Central Government Building recently. The workshop brought together senior officials and media representatives to enhance collaboration, transparency and understanding of public service operations. The workshop featured presentations by the department’s three deputy secretaries who outlined the department’s functions,… Read more: DPM HOSTS MEDIA WORKSHOP

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) has formally signed a three-year Pay Fixation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Employees Association (PEA) to award a three per cent salary increase for public servants, effective of January 1st, 2026. Under the agreement covering the period 2026-2028, DPM Secretary Taies Sansan said the move reflects the… Read more: PUBLIC SERVANTS GET 3% PAY RISE FOR 2026

Two officers from the Department of Personnel Management are taking a significant step forward in advancing public sector excellence through their participation in the Master of Economics and Public Policy program at the University of Papua New Guinea. The officers, Ms. Joyce Koi and Mr. Robert Richard, are among a select group of students undertaking… Read more: OFFICERS UNDERTAKE MASTERS AT UPNG

The Department of Personnel Management has begun consultations in Port Moresby with key government stakeholders as part of a nationwide review of the Public Service Management Act (PSMA). The consultations are focused on gathering views from government agencies, statutory bodies, and public sector partners to modernise the Act and strengthen the public service’s efficiency, accountability,… Read more: PSMA CONSULTATIONS CONTINUE

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) is taking the lead in driving the 20 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign in the National Capital District, reaffirming its commitment to championing women’s rights and promoting equality across the public service. Hosted at the Central Government Building, the event brought together government agencies, law enforcement,… Read more: DPM, NCDC DRIVING GBV ACTIVISM

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) prioritized staff health and wellness by participating in a free eye check-up initiative, conducted by Callan Services National Unit (CSNU), to commemorate World Sight Day. ​The exercise saw DPM officers actively participate in vision screenings and an awareness session aimed at highlighting the critical importance of eye health and… Read more: STAFF GET EYES CHECKED BY CALLAN SERVICES

This October, as we join the rest of the world in commemorating Pinktober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wish to reaffirm the Department of Personnel Management’s (DPM) strong commitment to supporting awareness, education, and action in the fight against breast cancer. Breast cancer remains one of the most common health challenges faced by women… Read more: SECRETARY’S MESSAGE: PINKTOBER

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) recently played host to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which conducted a demonstration on the importance of introducing a Digital ID system in Papua New Guinea. During the session, DICT outlined how the Digital ID — an electronic representation of an individual’s identity — will transform… Read more: DICT SHOWCASES IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL ID

The Department of Personnel Management has welcomed six students fro the Caritas Technical Secondary School, acknowledging the importance of nurturing future talent. The six Grade 11 students have commenced their on-the-job training with the Department of Personnel Management (DPM), each required to complete 400 hours as part of their academic requirements. The training, which runs… Read more: STUDENTS ON JOB TRAINING WITH DPM

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) took centre stage as the agencies housed Central Government Building to celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary — a golden jubilee milestone marking half a century of nationhood. As the lead agency, DPM brought together fellow departments and agencies, including the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Department of… Read more: AGENCIES CELEBRATE 50YRS