Great news for motorists around the country today, the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has announced that there will be new retail fuel prices for the month of June that takes effect today. “For this month the indicative Retail Prices [IRP] for petrol, diesel and kerosene will decrease on average, throughout the country.” “The decrease is attributed to this is mainly the decrease in Import parity prices for this month, which is also attributed to the decrease in crude oil prices for may this year.” This is according to a statement from Paulus Ain, Commissioner and CEO of the…
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Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs and Member for Kikori has been called upon by the Member for Hiri-Koiari, Keith Iduhu to investigate and provide reports/audit of funds that were allocated distributed towards Special Purpose Authorities [SPA], citing concerns of misuse by those involved particularly those in the Hiri SPA. “In 2023, substantial amounts of money were paid out into the Hiri SPA.” “Can the Minister produce a report of Audit of these funds that have been delivered or distributed to the SPA’s.” “Hiri SPA being one of them and there are many others.” Iduhu mentioned that in…
“Whatever relevant information the country needs to know especially on matters surrounding the company, components and the business case will be put to the public.” That’s from Prime Minister James Marape on the matter of the Gold Bullion Agreement which drafted and driven by the Government, responding to questions raised by Opposition Leader, Joseph Lelang during question time on Wednesday. Prior to the Prime Minister giving his response, two Points of order were raised against the Opposition Leader by both the Member of Popondetta, Richard Masere and Minister for Justice & Attorney General and Member for Imbonggu, Pila Niningi on…
For those in the rural areas that struggle on a day-to-day basis with transportation and road issues, the Minister of Works & Highways has advised that repair work is soon to be done on 3000m of overdue bridge structures all over the country. Minister for Works and Highways, Solan Mirisim said on the floor of parliament that the Department is looking to upgrade bridge structures to the required design standards and mitigate climate change risks on the main highways. “This component also includes 2,000 meters of rural standard bridges on the rural roads to increase rural access for the rural…
“Roads are essential to country development.” This was the sentiment echoed by the Minister for Works and Highways, Solan Mirisim in Wednesday’s Parliament seating as he presented the Department of Works and Highways report on the Connect PNG Program. The Minister stated that PNG Roads will continue to be essential to the country’s development as they facilitate 85% of the movement of passengers and freight. He said that Roads also facilitate the development and movement of much of the country’s natural resources and major cash crops across the nation. “In recognition of this, the key economic growth goal of the…
Drama in the National Parliament house today on the second day of sitting as Vanimo-Green MP, Belden Namah stormed out of the Parliament chambers when Moresby South MP, Justin Tkatchenko was granted leave to make his statement of Apology. Just as Tkatchenko stood up to give his explanation, Namah raised a Point of order, calling for him to resign and remove himself from parliament, quoting the words of the former foreign affairs minister from his interview with ABC Pacific. “Mr. Acting Speaker, he cannot be allowed to speak in this Parliament.” “This house is the house of primitives and animals!…
Despite the Police Commissioner David Manning’s advice that there would be no protests outside National Parliament on Tuesday, a sizable crowd gathered around 10am, just outside the Port Moresby Arts Theater heading toward the back entrance, calling out for the removal of disgraced Moresby South MP, Justin Tkatchenko. The Commissioner had advised that there would be no protest, and that no gathering would be allowed within the vicinity of the Parliament as the June sitting would be held. However, the peaceful protest lead by The PNG Trade Union Congress and various Non-Government Organizations, Civil Society Organizations and student representatives from…
A man believed to be a student was killed and several other people were reportedly wounded in clashes between students of the Port Moresby Technical College and residents of Gabi and Hanuabada villages on Tuesday. Several properties including homes and vehicles were also damaged in these violent clashes. The fighting culminated from a robbery incident, in which a male student was reportedly robbed and valuables including two mobile phones, some school text books, a certificate and a laptop computer were stolen by thugs at the roundabout leading into Badihagwa high school on Monday afternoon. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika said…
The National Judiciary Staff Services Corporate Plan that was launched recently, recognizes 4 key objectives of the National Planning Framework, and the 6 key focus Areas. These key areas include the Establishment of permanent Court of Appeal, Judicial Training, infrastructure, ICT, E-Judiciary and Governance. This is according to the new Law & Justice Sector White Paper Policy, in which 6 key focus areas have been highlighted that must be addressed in the next 5 years, as the National Judiciary Staff Services embark on achieving their set goals. Along with their priorities outlined, the NJSS plan to ensure that planned activities…
Koloale Women’s Football Club (FC) dug deep in the final quarter of day 3 matches of the Women’s OFC League to down a gutsy Kiwi FC on Monday. Earlier on in the match, Koloale captain Ileen Pegi looked dangerous with two missed opportunities in front. Kiwi FC also had their chances in front after mistake by Sylvester Maenu’u almost proving costly as Evelyn Seali’imalietoa failed to capitalize on that mistake. Both teams had great opportunities in the first half, but it was not until the second half did the Kiwi FC break the deadlock to open scoring their first goal…