Prime Minister James Marape has assured that the National Government will relocate the 7,849 people directly affected by the Mulitaka landslip. The government has committed K20 million to assist recovery efforts and will work with the Enga Provincial Government on an evacuation plan. “The State will acquire land away from the disaster site and properly settle people in a stable area,” Marape said. He clarified that the disaster zone remains unstable, preventing body retrieval and road reopening, as geo-technical assessments from New Zealand and Australian defense forces indicate further risk of landslips. He also noted that efforts to establish an…
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Deputy Leader of the Opposition, James Nomane who is also the Shadow Minister for Treasury, Finance, Economy and Rural Development, and Chuave MP has reflected on decisions by the current Prime Minister James Marape in recent times on critical issues, stating that they “causing more problems, than solving them”, suggesting the prime minister resign over ‘decisions deficiency”. “Recently some political commentators who blindly endorse Honourable James Marape as the Prime Minister, decried the Opposition’s push for a VONC, arguing that “a change in the Prime Minister will not fix the problems the country has.” “This is where they are wrong!”…
This afternoon (Thursday, June 6th) in Port Moresby, the Opposition, led by Leader Douglas Tomouriesa, held a press conference to address the issues surrounding the recent vote of no confidence (VONC) in Parliament, and announced their intention to seek a court order to recall Parliament immediately to resolve the pending VONC. Tomouriesa expressed his dissatisfaction with the events that transpired in Parliament on Wednesday June 5th, describing them as a “sad moment for Papua New Guinea.” He criticized the Speaker’s handling of the situation, accusing him of yielding to executive interference and undermining the independence of the legislature. “We personally…
Two suspects of a break and enter case in Bereina in the Central province are in police custody and will be charged soon. Central Provincial Police Commander, Senior Inspector Joseph Salle said the suspects allegedly broke into, illegally entered and stole properties at the transfiguration in Bereina District in the Central province on Monday this week. “Police alleged that on Monday May 24, 2024 a female complainant reported that the suspects broke her room through the window and stole several items including two smart phones, a hand watch, and a pair of wireless earbuds at the community of Transfiguration in…
In a bold and urgent plea, the Registrar of Political Parties, Emmanuel Pok, has called on Parliament to prioritize the revised Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (OLIPPAC) to prevent undemocratic behaviors and political instability. Speaking today (Tuesday, June 4th) at a press conference in Port Moresby, Pok expressed serious concerns over the lack of parliamentary interest in this crucial legislation, explaining that “we desperately need the policy to regulate this situation and restore democratic order in our government”. “The Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission is alarmed by the Parliament’s neglect of the revised…
The Registrar of Political Parties in Papua New Guinea, Emmanuel Pok, and today (Tuesday, June 4th) clarified the legitimacy of Finschaffen MP Rainbo Paita’s recent political movements, asserting that his nomination as Alternate Prime Minister is in accordance with the constitution. “Honorable Rainbo Paita and the twelve members who have defected Pangu Pati to formally resign is fake news,” Registrar Pok stated. “Our constitution allows that because Section 50 of the Constitution gives the right to any Member of Parliament to occupy a public office, and the office of the Prime Minister is for anybody, any Papua New Guinean.” He…
Spokesperson for the defected Pangu Party members in Opposition, West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel, said they support the upcoming Parliament processes and they are prepared for the week’s sitting. He confirmed that Private Business Committee will review a corrected motion of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape, initially filed on May 29. He explained that the original motion was missing one of the required 12 signatories, which has since been rectified and resubmitted last Wednesday by Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa. Governor Muthuvel said Speaker Job Pomat and Deputy Speaker Koni Iguan have confirmed receipt of the corrected motion,…
The Opposition Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa has slammed the deployment of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force in Port Moresby for operations relating to the vote of no confidence, recommending the acting Chief of Defence Force to have them recalled immediately. However, the Defence Minister Dr. Billy Joseph has responded by defending the call out, clarifying that the PNGDF is neutral, providing necessary support to ensure the Capital City’s security. The PNGDF, are part of a joint force unit, put together to assist the NCD/Central command police since the resumption of Parliament on May 28th, as the much-anticipated Vote of No…
Prime Minister James Marape visited the landslide-affected Maip-Mulitaka area of Porgera-Paiela District in Enga on Friday May 31st, offering K20 million in immediate disaster relief to the Enga Provincial Government. “Although I may be late, the government, through relevant departments and agencies like National Disaster Centre and PNG Defence Force, acted promptly in attending to the disaster,” he said when he met and talked those affected by the May 24 disaster. Accompanied by Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas, Defence Minister Billy Joseph, and Hela Governor Philip Undialu, Marape met and talked with people affected by the devastating landslide, which claimed…
The European Union has allocated K621,000 Emergency Aid to landslide victims in Enga Province. European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Mr. Janez Lenarčič announced on Wednesday May 29th, an initial Euro 150,000 (PGK 621,000) for immediate emergency assistance to the people and communities affected by the devastating landslide in Mulitaka, Pogera District in the Enga Province. A statement issued, reveals that this funding, to be channelled through the humanitarian agencies already present on site, will prioritize the provision of basic and essential items for the people displaced by the landslide. The statement further said that this emergency funding is to be…