Despite one’s limitation or disabilities, each of us are unique in our own ways and knowing and believing that God loves us and has a plan for every one of us, is what matters more than anything else. That was the message from Pope Francis this afternoon at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby city when he met with little children supported by the Callan Services of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The Pope when responding to questions from three children supported by Callan Services, who had audience with the Pope, said God knows each of our struggles and…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
The Governor General, Sir Bob Dadae, officially welcomed Pope Francis this morning at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, acknowledging what the Catholic church has done in contributing to Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) development. Sir Dadae said this support by the catholic church is through the provision education, health care, social development, through to disaster and humanitarian assistance that the church has continued to deliver to the people. “The Catholic church is another key development partner of the Government in services delivery in the country. Our government recognises the strong contributions of the church,” said the Sir Bob Dadae. “We…
Pope Francis will be arriving soon here at the APEC Haus in Downtown Port Moresby city for his engagement with the leaders both local and regional. Pacific Islands heads of state are also present this morning, including the Vanuatu Prime Minister. Local leaders in the likes of MP Pomio Elias Kapavore, MP Kandep Don Pole and Central Governor Rufina Peter are among others leaders here this morning.
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church is now in country after touching down in Port Moresby city at around 7:20pm this evening at the Jackson International Airport to start his three days visit, which will include a trip to Vanimo in West Sepik province on Sunday. The Pope arrived on board the Garuda Indonesia airline, travelling in from Indonesia from his visit there. There to receive him was Deputy Prime Minister (PM), John Rosso in place of PM James Marape who is observing his sabbath and unable to receive the Pope himself. Although his Holiness was on a…
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…
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…