Prime Minister instructs for a special pay run for the Defense Force

Friday, 22 March 2024, 10:14 am

File Pic: PNGDF personnel standing at ease in front of the PAC-750XL aircraft given by the Australian Defense Force in 2023 (NBC News)

Prime Minister James Marape has instructed for a special pay run to address the discrepancies faced by Defense Force personnel in their fortnight salary on Wednesday.

Mr Marape in responding to a question by the NBC says the issue resulted from the implementing of a scheduled 3-percent salary increment for all personnel.

He added some challenges were encountered within the Department of Defense's data processing when carrying out an update to the expanded pay structure.

The issue is currently being addressed.