The current cost of living challenges experienced by people is mostly driven by imported inflation. According to the ongoing Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) nationwide price surveillance exercise, it is evident that the current depreciation of Kina against major trading currencies like the US and Australia dollars are putting pressure on food process because most of the basic goods on shop shelves are imported. The ICCC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Paulus Ain said some major importers of food products and other basic goods have also raised similar concerns about the Kina depreciation especially its impact on…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
Parliament sitting resumed this morning only to adjourn for a week to allow time for the VONC motion to go through its process as required by the constitution. Leader of Government Business and Member for Bougainville Peter Tsiamalili Jnr said the motion of a VONC is now active having been entered on the parliament notice paper. The Leader of Government Business then moved a motion to adjourn parliament to Thursday 12th September, at 10am
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape remains steadfast in remaining in power even though there could be a new prime minister by next week now that the Vote of No Confidence (VONC) motion is in play. In a press conference held right after parliament set yesterday, Marape said he has the strong support of his coalition party members from United Resource Party, Social Democratic Party, People’s First Party and the National Alliance Party, boasting a Pangu Pati led coalition government strength of 77 members. The prime minister and Pangu Pati leader said he accepts the VONC motion, which was approved by…
Parliament sitting resumed this afternoon at 2pm with the Speaker of Parliament announcing that the Private Members Committee’s deliberation on the notice for a Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) against the sitting Prime Minister, have come to the consensus that the notice is in order, meaning the VONC is now in motion. The VONC motion notice was issued by the Opposition leader, Douglas Tomuriesa in a show of No Confidence in Prime Minister James Marape and nominates Rainbo Paita as the Alternative Prime Minister. The motion of a VONC is now on the notice paper and the Clerk of Parliament…
The Minister for Administrative Affair has stated that he expects the 2024 National Census to fully wrap by the end of September 2024, stating also that the census has not failed. The Minister said this during question time in parliament this morning when responding to questions by the MP for Pomio Elias Kapavoe, on its status when referring to the Census being prolonged and affecting the Local Level Government (LLG) Elections, now further deferring it to 2025. Minister Richard Masere said despite delays to its commencement, it has progressed well in over two months with 6 LLGs in tier three…
The Opposition is expected to submit the notice for the Vote of No Confidence (VONC) this morning at 10am when parliament resumes sitting in Port Moresby today. The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Job Pomat, on Tuesday afternoon urged the Opposition to present the notice today, stating that it is important that this goes through the process with no more delays because parliament will sit for only two weeks. The Speaker also said the previous matters relating to the VONC from the previous parliament session have been settled in court and now it’s time to move on as the people of…
Parliament’s September sitting started this afternoon not with the normal opening session, but with the Lie- In- State ceremony of the late MP for Central Bougainville as a mark of respect for a leader who strived for his people and for peace. The casket of late Fr. Simon Dumarinu was taken in by pole bearers comprising of Correctional Services officers, onto the parliament chamber floor where the casket was placed for the ceremony. Opening the tributes was Prime Minister James Marape who described late Fr Dumarinu as a truly committed leader, who wants what is best for his people, the…
Over 20 new intakes of Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) under its Graduate Development Scheme (GDS) Program for 2024 have been urged to make the most of the opportunity given to them under this program. The cohort consisting of 29 intakes, were welcomed by the OTML Executive Leadership Team in Tabubil led by Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Kedi Ilimbit. As a product of the GDS program, Mr. Ilimbit said to the intakes that the program will set them on a successful career path if they make the most of the opportunity. “Congratulations on reaching this exciting…
Parliament resumes today for the September session with much to attend to on the agenda including another Vote of No Confidence motion; however, before all that can take place, the body of the late Member (MP) for Central Bougainville will Lie- In- State at the Parliament House. The body of the late MP, Fr. Simon Dumarinu will Lie- In- State this afternoon at parliament in Port Moresby from 2pm to 3pm for his Member colleges and dignitaries to pay their final respects to the leader. As per the program for today, the body of the late MP will arrive at…
Paradise Boutique is the newest addition of the Har Hurum Group of Companies that was just opened in Port Moresby city, marking yet another milestone achievement for a Papua New Guinean business. Speaking at the small but significant opening ceremony on the evening of Saturday 31st August, the Group General Manager Mr. Joseph Tupiri said the opening of the boutique is a significant milestone in the journey of a small PNG success story. Giving a brief history of the Group, Mr. Tupiri said the company started fifteen years ago when the Founder, Mr. Firman Joseph left his job as a…