The Governor for New Ireland Province, Sir Julius Chan (Sir J) is urging the prime minister to remove all ministerial positions from the Member for Kavieng and former Treasurer, Ian Ling Stuckey, stating that he shouldn’t be doing any handling of the country’s affairs as a minister following the issues that led to Black Wednesday. Sir J was disappointment to learn that Mr. Ling Stuckey was not fully stripped off his ministry and stressed that Prime Minister (PM) James Marape must sack Mr. Ling Stuckey in order to restore credibility to his cabinet. “We cannot play around with people’s livelihoods…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The notorious Wapenamanda District tribal fight erupted again on Monday in Enga province. The crime scene left one individual in critical condition following a shootout from his rival. The Enga Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Mr. George Kakas in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG said that the incident is news to police after almost a year of peace, and they now plan to minimize the dangers before it can escalate even worse. “We have police units patrolling the fighting area to ensure security to the innocent locals.” “We also have police units in Wapenamanda High School, Hela Opene Polytech institute and…
The PM marked the comprehensive review of the key issues affecting the country by the Prime Minister Hon James Marape as he officially assumed the role of Treasurer following the reshuffled cabinet announced on Thursday, succeeding Ian Ling-Stuckey. Prime Minister Marape expressed he will not take anything from Ian Lin-Stuckey during his term as he has elevated his position over four challenging years. He will assist in a thorough review on the relationship between Treasurer, National Planning and Monitoring, Finance, and Central Bank. And, to uncover amicable solutions in Foreign Exchange, National Fuel Security, the work of fiscal and monetary…
Papua New Guinea Minister for Health and Dr. Lino Tom was pleased to reiterate the organizations undying pledge to fight cancer cases in the country, as articulated in the National Health Plan 2021-2030. With cancer having a profound impact on the individuals and their families and communities, placing a heavy burden on our health system. Papua New Guinea Ministry of Health still remains affirmed and committed at the highest level of reducing cancer mobility and mortality, Significant steps have been taken towards achieving our vision of having PNG’s First comprehension cancer centre in operation by 2025 as cancer is a…
The 2017 IPATAS CUP rugby League Golden Pass winners, the Tokarara Mix Dogs (TMD), drew in the match against the Boroko Bulldogs in the Hohola Rugby League off- season competition yesterday with the skipper saying that there is sill room for improvement. The A- Grade division match on Saturday in Port Moresby city was intense with both teams showing strong form in both attack and defence. The result of the intensity shown by the two teams led to the teams ending up in a draw nil all. TMD Captain Mr. Conroy Harold stressed his disappointment with the mistakes during the…
The Hohola off Season round of matches is currently underway in the city of Port Moresby with matches held each week at the famous Ipi Park. The Hohola Rugby League (HRL) Coordinator, Mr. Omega Nari stressed that the HRL Committee is committed to stay focused on the games to keep the youths busy, especially following the recent unrest in the capital city. “It’s important we keep our youths occupied during this time, this is the time we can actually contribute to bringing back normalcy to our community,” said the Coordinator. Meanwhile, Round 7 clashes in the A-grade and B-grade is…
“We disagree with the Prime Minister regarding the civil unrest where he stated, it was orchestrated by one group of people.” “If the Prime Minister had done his investigations, he would know this act was carried out by 60-70% of the semi-urban and settlements. And each suburb had its own uprising to it nearest service areas.” That’s according to the PNG Banks Finance Institution Workers Union (PNGBFIWU) Vice President (VP) Raphael Waiyalaka, who expressed the concerns. “We condemn what has happened on 10th Wednesday that affected businesses and law-abiding citizens.” Furthermore, he added, addressing the statement from the PNG Trade…
The Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has condemned the reckless and senseless attacks by opportunists last week that led to the destruction of shops, major supermarkets and warehouses resulting in over a hundred million Kina lost in goods and properties. The IPA Board and Managing Director Mr. Clarence Hoot were deeply concerned as it was a terrible reflection on IPA’s efforts to promote PNG as a preferred investment destination. “One of our key setbacks continues to be the law and order concerns. Even though such problems are common throughout the world, and occur just occasionally, security…
The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress (PNGTUC) leaders today gathered in unity supporting each other’s cause to announce the deep concerns regarding the civil unrest that took place on Wednesday 10th January, and its chain of effects in the country. The PNGTUC Acting General Secretary Mr. Anton Sekum before speaking at the press conference on behalf of his fellow colleagues, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the lives lost and apologized to business owners who were victims of the lootings and destructions. Mr. Sekum started by saying that the Police Association President Mr. Lowa Tambua is innocent of any involvement…
The Commissioner General of the Internal Revenue Commission has come out to further clarify to the public the taxation matters and also apologize for the loss of lives and properties that resulted from the riots of Wednesday 10th January, in Port Moresby city. The Commissioner General, Mr. Sam Koim said the majority of the chaos resulted from opportunists, misinformation, and political propaganda and despite him releasing two statements clarifying the facts, many chose to believe alternative facts rather than his official statements. It is for this reason that Mr. Koi has put together a detailed clarification in a statement to…