Day: November 18, 2020
Budget allows normal Govt business to carry on: PM
PRIME Minister James Marape has welcomed the passing of the 2021 budget allowing the Government to carry on its business to the end of the year. “The illegal practice on […]
Parliament reverses committee
PARLIAMENT reversed the membership of the private members committee after new members were elected last Friday in a motion by Opposition Leader Belden Namah. The committee decides on any motion […]
Parlt recalled for budget session without Opposition MPs
PARLIAMENT was recalled yesterday for the 2021 budget session which started at 10.30am. The 50 Government MPs led by Prime Minister James Marape walked into the chamber earlier than usual. […]
OC should protect laws, people’s interest: Davis
ESA’ALA MP Davis Steven says the Ombudsman Commission should act to protect the laws of the country and interests of the people. Steven, the attorney-general until last week, said the […]
Police transfers come from commissioner, says Wagambie
POLICE transfers will come only from Commissioner of Police David Manning, says National Capital District/Central Commander Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Anthony Wagambie says. ACP Wagambie said this when reminding police officers […]
Rural roadworks to come under districts, provinces
RURAL roadworks will now come under their districts and provinces, says Works Minister Michael Nali. Nali was responding to questions raised by Angoram MP Salio Waipo who asked on the […]
Paita: K65mil programme fund went to one party
MONEY belonging to the special intervention programmes have been distributed to one particular party and its members, says a senior minister. Finance Minister and acting National Planning Minister Rainbo Paita […]
Secretary Sansan urges public servants to continue normal duties
DEPARTMENT of Personnel Management secretary Taies Sansan is urging civil servants to continue their normal duties despite the current political situation. In a circular yesterday, she requested all public servants […]
Niningi backs Marape’s leadership by remaining on his side
IMBONNGU MP Pila Niningi has assured his people that he is behind Prime Minister James Marape whose government is under pressure to stay in power. Niningi, who is Inter-Government Relations […]
Partnership working to improve safety along track
THE Kokoda Initiative, a partnership between the Papua New Guina and Australian governments, is working in partnership to increase safety along the Kokoda Track. According to a statement from the […]