News circulating on social media regarding the passing of New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan, is fake, says PNG’s alternate government. Today, spokesman for the Opposition, West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel, this morning called for the public to be weary of a repeated fake news offender from New Ireland Province with ulterior motives. Mr Muthuvel made this call after another shameless post alleging Sir Julius Chan passed on at 2:30am this morning, and was circulated widely on social media causing fear among many people. “It continues to baffle me the amount of times this individual has written and circulated…
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Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko has praised outgoing Chinese Ambassador to PNG, His Excellency, Zeng Fanhua for strengthening the bilateral relationship between Papua New Guinea and China. Minister Tkatchenko highlighted the numerous successful visits and agreements, including MOUs signed during the tenure of Ambassador Zeng, reflecting the strong China-PNG partnership. “You put your heart, your strength and all your ability in making the relationship between China and PNG bigger and better than it its ever been before,” Minister Tkatchenko told Ambassador Zeng during his farewell function. “That shows our relationship as well with our two heads of government.” “Ambassador, your…
Police in the Central Province have arrested and charged a man for attempted rape, with the Provincial Police Commander confirming the suspect now awaits his court appearance. Central PPC, Senior Inspector Joseph Salle said the adult male suspect allegedly attempted to rape a female victim at Bereina, in the Kairuku District of Central Province. “Police alleged that on May 03, 2024, between 3 pm and 4 pm at the Bereina Station in the Central Province, the named suspect from the same location attempted to rape the victim whilst she was under the influence of alcohol and intoxicated.” “The victim then…
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…
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,…