A Special Parliamentary Committee that was set up after the formation of government last year specifically to look into the 2022 National General Elections following many discrepancies identified by political commentators and observers have begun their review of the PNG elections. The Chair of the Committee & East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird said this is the first time that the country has had a committee to look into the elections as the people have grown more concerned about the deterioration of the conduct of the elections over the past years. “Many commentators agree that 2022 was quite bad and I…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
A man is fighting for his life at the Gerehu General Hospital after receiving a stab wound in the chest following an argument with drunkards at the main entrance of the Kennedy Estate outside Port Moresby. The 34 year old victim from Eastern Highlands Province while on his way to work was stabbed after a vulgar exchange with a group of men believed to be from the Hela. This led to a retaliation by the victim’s relatives, who took up arms and a clash ensued. Thus far there have been no other reported casualties. Kennedy Estate, 15 minutes out of…
The Prime Minister, James Marape, while in Fiji has advised that the Government is working closely with the Central Bank and Puma Energy to sort out legal requirements that the Gas Giant may have yet to adhere to. Marape stated that our Central Bank, in as far as the monetary policy is concerned has certain conditions and requirements for those that operate and do business especially in the Import and Export. The Prime Minister added that in the case of the fuel crisis, the gas giant may have failed to meet certain requirements. “I understand that Puma has some outstanding…
The National Fraud & Anti-Corruption Directorate issued a stern warning to the Secretary of Petroleum & Energy, David Manau that his failure to comply to the two court orders issued last year [SW No. 408/2022 & SW No. 503/22], will result in charges pressed against him for non-compliance and obstruction. “We did two search warrants. The first one was presented to him but he did not comply and then we did another one, this time more detailed and presented it but he still did not comply.” The warrants issued were in relation to an ongoing investigation into allegations of misappropriation…
Despite the fact there were not too many PMV buses on the roads this morning, and it took many longer to reach the office and schools today, a check by PNG HAUSBUNG to fuel stations in the city showed fuel supply have indeed been restored. Residents and vehicle owners in the Nation’s Capital expressed signs of happiness and content after the return of much needed fuel to service stations. Details on this story on the LEGEND FM News, YUMI FM News and NAU FM Newsbeat at 12pm today.
BREAKING! Fuel services are expected to be restored and back to normal by this evening. That is the reassurance to the nation from the Acting Prime Minster John Rosso in a media conference today. More on this story at 5pm this evening on LEGEND FM News/ NAU FM News and YUMI FM News. You can also watch the full video of this interview on our website PNG HAUSBUNG and our Facebook page. Meanwhile, PNG Power Ltd CEO Mr Obed Batia said residents nationwide should prepare for the worst if this situation continues. You can watch the full video interview…
With the fuel crisis making citizens more anxious, most service stations in the capital have shut shop due to the high demand for fuel. Earlier this morning, vehicles started queuing up at most services stations, only to be turned away due to a limited amount of fuel. Right now Unleaded fuel is reported to be in short supply, whilst diesel and other fuels look to remain in stock for a bit more time. Frustrated city residents voiced distress over limited amounts of fuel stating that more should have been done by Government to avoid such issue. “Quite silly and inconvenient,…
With the OFC National Playoffs set for tomorrow, finalists Hekari FC and Lae City FC are both fired up to prove that they are the best in the bussiness to earn the honours of repping PNG in the Champions League in Vanuatu come May. For sure, Hekari United are looking to secure the win as the hype intensifies. Hekari Coach, Erickson Komeng sais after the win last week, there has been positive vibes throughout the camp in the lead up to tomorrow. Although they have the front foot, Komeng said they are still weary of the men from Morobe, noting…
With the assistance of the State Solicitor, the Commanding Officer of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Major General Mark Goina has advised that the review into the Defence Act of 1974 is underway and the first draft will soon to be circulated internally before being put out for wider consultation. “That’s one key document that we’ve being trying to bring to current. The Act was drafted well before independence.” He states that with the current plans they have for Force 2030 and beyond to Defence 2050, the structures and systems have to change. The General mentioned that this document…
Prime Minister James Marape and the Chair of the Constitutional & Law Reform Commission, Saki Soloma launched the official Review of Form and System of Government, the Election of the Prime Minister marking a very momentous occasion for the Constitutional & Law Reform Commission and the country as a whole as. Mr. Soloma stated that as the Chair of the CLRC, it is a great privilege to be part of a huge undertaking that the commission will be going through. He said after almost 50 years, it is time for a review to reflect on the current state and circumstances.…