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Moves afoot to scrap inquiry THE Defence Board of Inquiry into the Julia Moti saga could be disbanded if the Government succeeds in a court action Defence Secretary Frederick Punangi is pursuing. While the inquiry has attracted a lot of public interest, people in Government are of the opinion that it has gone outside its bounds and jurisdiction, and should be stopped.

Heads meet... The head of the world governing body of soccer FIFA Sepp Blatter paying a courtesy call on the head of the PNG Government, Prime Minister SIr Michael Somare yesterday and exchanged gifts (above). Blatter is in PNG for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) meeting and the ground-breaking ceremony of the OFC-funded mini pitch at Kila Kila Secondary School. – Pic courtesy of PM’s Media Unit Enlarge image
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Polume and Yer promoted - CABINET yesterday made two changes to departmental heads, and deferred decisions on others to a later date. Inquiry far from truth, says Salika - THE chairman of the PNG Defence Force Board of Inquiry Justice Gibbs Salika yesterday said the inquiry was nearing the end of calling witnesses.... Lack of quorum, Parlt adjourned - PARLIAMENT was adjourned for a day yesterday morning due to lack of quorum. Read more of THENATIONAL....	NFA mulls new fisheries projects -THE National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will carry out new initiatives this year to further develop the fisheries sector. Nestle improves plant processes and safety - TO give its customers the highest product satisfaction, Nestle PNG has continued to improve its manufacturing processes.... EDITORIAL Good news from Gazelle - WE welcome yesterday’s release of excellent news for Papua New Guinea.
SPORTS Visit to Buka and Kimbe called off -FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not travel to Bougainville and Kimbe in West New Britain province. Last gasp effort to raise K35,000 ‘Football is a school of life’ Blatter calls on Sir Michael Low-key welcome for soccer chief in Port Moresby