Seven new Vice-Ministers were sworn in on the afternoon of Friday, October 18th at Government House. These new leaders will help key areas of the Government. Komo-Hulia MP Daniel Tindipu is now Vice-Minister for National Planning, whilst Bulolo MP, Sam Basil Junior will assist the Prime Minister in Sports and serve as Vice-Minister for Mining. Delta Fly MP Agena Gamai will oversee Forests as Vice-Minister, and Mul-Baiyer MP Jacob Maki is the new Vice-Minister for Police. Ijivitari MP, David Arore has been named Vice-Minister for Finance, Sumkar MP Alexander Orme will manage Petroleum as Vice-Minister, while Karamui-Nomane MP Francis Alua will take up the role of Vice-Minister for Justice and Attorney-General. These Vice-Ministers will support the Ministers of Government in their duties to help the people of Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape said this is part of the Government’s plan to develop future leaders. Most of the Vice-Ministers are first-time MPs. Additionally, the Vice-Ministers are expected to be announced soon, with Kairiku MP Peter Isoaimo expected to be sworn in next week as Vice-Minister for Works.