From across Papua New Guinea
The Speaker of Parliament Job Pomat has referred the editor and reporter responsible for today’s front-page headline on the Post Courier newspaper to the Parliamentary Privileges Committee for further deliberation and action. He made this call in this morning’s Parliament sitting, before proceeding with other matters of the day. The newspaper published the headline “PERPETRATORS […]
A Member of Parliament has apologised on behalf of his family, for a crime committed against a young woman, who died five years ago. Jiwaka Provincial MP, Simon Kaiwi conveyed his family’s apologies, when speaking in support of a report by the Permanent Parliamentary Committee, on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Parliament today. Mr. […]
The Papua New Guinea Anti-Doping Organization is hoping to achieve two important outcomes from the national compliance stakeholders meeting, currently underway in Port Moresby. PNG SADO is the national body that coordinates and regulates all anti-doping programs relating to international sporting events, particularly with the doping tests. Head of PNG SADO Dr Sere Ugava said […]
The Madang Provincial Administration has imposed a moratorium on hire vehicles by public servants within the administration. Acting Provincial Administrator, Daniel Aloi; announced this whilst officially assuming office for a period of only three months. Aloi assured the Governor, Ramsey Pariwa; that he will not entertain requests from public servants for hire cars, meaning this […]
The Investment Promotion Authority is preparing to receive business delegations from Fiji and Solomon Islands, in two separate planned investment missions to Papua New Guinea. IPA managing director Clarence Hoot in a statement said the Fiji business delegation will be in the country from March 23rd to 26th, to explore investment opportunities in various sectors […]
The Autonomous Bougainville Government presented its position paper to moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae yesterday. ABG President Ishmael Toroama, Vice President Patrick Nisira and other senior ABG officials were also present. Former President Dr John Momis graced the officials to witness the presentation of Bougainville’s case. President Toroama says relevant consultation has progressed and the position […]
Official population figures will be made known by Prime Minister James Marape between now and mid this year, when field evaluations are completed, or double checks on head counts are done. Administrative Services Minister Richard Masere told Parliament, this is as per a ministerial decision to not release any further information on the official numbers. Mr Masere added that past incidences […]
The National Government has been asked to make its stand clear on borrowing and loans. Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa posed these questions to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey, also highlighting contrasting views by senior government ministers on borrowing and loans. Tomuriesa described the borrowings as somewhat unprecedentedly high with still more to come. Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey says […]
The Minister for Justice and Attorney General Pila Niningi has finally provided in detail answers to questions and issues surrounding the appointment of Papua New Guinea’s first Kings Counsel in Parliament recently. It’s anticipated that the response clarifies questions raised on 27th of November, 2O24 by the Member for Sinasina Yongomugl Kerenga Kua claiming that […]
East Sepik governor Allan Bird has questioned Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey to explain the status of K100 million funding provided by Australian government for the Passam-Maprik road. Governor Bird fired two important questions to the Treasurer, redirected to Works and Highways Minister Solon Mirisim, was regarding the important Passam to Maprik road, which serves local farmers […]