From across Papua New Guinea
State sponsored terrorism has been described as one of the biggest problems faced in the country. Wabag MP Dr Lino Tom, when debating the Counter-terrorism Bill passed yesterday in Parliament, says it’s about time the bill was brought to the floor. He alleged that while all members are acting like innocent people some are very […]
Commerce and Industry Minister and Tambul MP Win Bakri Daki told Parliament on Wednesday, that he was paid K5 million the same day [27.11] and is expecting more payments from Finance in the coming weeks. While debating the constitutional amendments to Section 145 on the motion of vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James […]
The Opposition has described the proposed amendment to the Motion of Vote of No Confidence under section 145 of the constitution as a ” dangerous amendment” proposed by the Government to remain in power. In a chorus of blasts from the opposition government against this proposed constitutional amendment presented by Justice and Attorney General Minister […]
The Police Department is looking to tighten up its recruitment process amidst concerns of biased practices and an abuse of processes. Police Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Junior, told parliament today they have outsourced recruitment and are expecting 1000 new recruits to beef up police manpower by 2025. He was responding to questions from Western Highlands Governor […]
Papua New Guinea Baseball Softball Confederate has named an extended squad for the women’s national team as preparations gain momentum for the 2025 Mini Pacific Games in Palau. Games Development Coordinator Constantine Bais said the list was compiled following the 45th National Championship in East New Britain in September. “Our list was compiled after the […]
Health Minister Elias Kapavore assured Parliament this morning that the government is committed to paying the unpaid allowances owed to allied health workers, which date back to 2012. Mr. Kapavore clarified that the total amount owed to members of the PNG Allied Health Workers is K12 million, and not K18.2 million as claimed by the […]
The country’s money plan for next year scheduled to be presented in the National Parliament will happen on Friday. Prime Minister James Marape said, “The 2025 National Budget will be handed down this Friday, 29th November, and not today as initially scheduled.” The PM has blamed “certain public servants responsible for data input and tidying […]
The Opposition’s motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape will not be placed on the Notice paper. This after the Parliamentary Private Business met at midday and deliberated the substance of the new motion is the same as the previous one. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Koni Iguan announced this in parliament this afternoon. Sinesine Yongomugl […]
An absolute majority of 79 members voted for the proposed Constitutional amendment on Section 145 of the Constitution which went through a second reading today to protect a sitting prime minister from a Vote of No Confidence after an unsuccessful motion. Fourteen MPs voted against the constitution amendment – mostly from the Opposition. Attorney General […]
Grave concerns have been raised about the unfairness of the amendment to the Income Tax Act 1959, exempting judges’ pensions from being taxed. Ialibu Pangia MP Peter O’Neill who opened the debate on this amendment says alot of public servants have been asking for decreases or cuts to their personal income tax due to the […]