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The National Government must give autonomy to provinces if it seriously honors the legacy of the Late Sir Julius Chan. Governor Sasindran Muthuvel made this call while paying tribute to Sir Julius at Manmantinut in New Ireland Province, last night. Mr. Muthuvel highlighted that Sir Julius strongly advocated for the decentralization of powers from Waigani […]
Prime Minister James Marape, his wife and son arrived via helicopter at around 9am this morning for the final program of the late Sir Julius Chan at his manmantinut, Huris home. About 90 members of Parliament, ministers and members including Governors have converged in Huris to pay their last respects to the last of the […]
Hundreds of New Irelanders turned out at the residence of the late Sir Julius Chan, in Manmantinut, Huris, Namatanai to receive his casket and bid him farewell. He was described as a people’s leader, who will be sorely missed but whose great legacy will live on. The type of leadership and influence the late Sir […]
Sir Julius Chan’s body was handed over to his Piklam Clan of Susurunga, in the evening. This was delayed by the clan at his hausboi. His family, wife and children were at his residence waiting patiently for his casket to be released by the clan. He was finally brought to his residence at 9:30 last […]
Bougainville will hold its fifth General Election this year. The Bougainville Electoral Commission (OBEC) announced the election dates today and said it is ready to organize a free and fair election. This year’s election is important because there will be five new constituencies, making a total of 38 constituencies. People will also vote for the […]
Grade one students enrolled at Daru Chalmers Primary School in the South Fly District of Western Province arrived excitedly for school this morning, only to find themselves without a classroom. Dressed in their bright yellow and red uniforms, the children arrived at the school grounds, eager to begin their day. However, after roll call, they […]
The two Romanian suspects arrested for card cloning on January 21st at the Kennedy Estate in Port Moresby appeared before the Waigani Committal Court this morning for arraignment. Accused Tudor Vasile, who was initially apprehended by city wardens in downtown Port Moresby on January 3rd and subsequently released by the police, was arrested again along […]
Former Prime Minister and Ialibu Pangia MP, Peter O’Neill, has criticized the government’s decision to secure a loan of $570 million [approximately K1.5 billion] from the Australian government. According to a report by ABC, the Australian Government has agreed to support Papua New Guinea’s national budget following a request from Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey in […]
Following concerns regarding potential shortages of JETA-1 fuel in Kiunga and Tabubil in recent weeks, Western Governor Taboi Awi Yoto has requested assistance from Ok Tedi Mining Limited, through its subsidiary Ok Tedi Energy, to distribute aviation fuel. Governor Yoto announced that flights to and from Kiunga and Tabubil are expected to resume this week […]
Two-time Governor and longtime Milne Bay businessman Sir John Luke Crittin passed away at his home in Alotau just past lunchtime on Tuesday. Milne Bays Provincial Assembly set to pass their Provincial Budget, had to suspend proceedings for all members to pay respects to Sir John still in lying at his Nako home. Current Governor […]