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PNG Parliament expects new Opposition Leader
The PNG Parliamentary Opposition caucus is expected to meet anytime this week to elect a new Opposition Leader following the sacking of PNC Party to the Opposition yesterday. The Supreme Court ruled last Friday reinforcing incumbent…
ENGA-SEPIK HIGHWAY IN SIGHT
Enga-Sepik Highway is slowly taking shape. More than 25 kilometres of the missing link project of Mulitaka-Maramuni-Ambuti road has been covered already. This year the National Government appropriated K7 million in the 2020 Budget.
Namah plans to file slip rule application against case dismissal
PNG Opposition Leader Belden Namah is planning to file a slip rule against the Supreme Court's ruling yesterday which dismissed his proceedings on grounds of no standing. He instituted the proceeding against the election of James Marape as…
ICAC BILL HIGH ON AGENDA WHEN PNG PARLIAMENT MEETS
PNG Parliament unanimously voted for the 2020 Whistle Blowers Act 90-nil on Feburary 18, 2020. The law gives protection to public to report corrupt practices both in public and private sectors. To complement this piece of legislation, the…
Former PNG Prime Minister arrested over Israeli generator transaction
Former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill was arrested today by police over his alleged role in the purchase of two generators from Israel.
PNG Government allows Facebook for meaningful debates
PNG Government encourages intellectual debates on Facebook and other social media platforms to influence policy formulation and government decisions.
PNC CANDIDATE MAINTAINS LEAD IN MENYAMYA BY-ELECTION PRIMARY COUNT
The Menyamya BY-ELECTION has already completed the primary count for candidates. This week it will undergo quality check followed by elimination process.
Classes in PNG to be resumed in new normal
Students in Papua New Guinea will learn to practise new ways in their schools in order to contain the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
PNG confirms new Covid-19 case in Eastern Highlands
Papua New Guinea has a total of eight positive Covid-19 cases following a new case was confirmed today in Eastern Highlands Province.
PNG TO RESUME INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ON LIMITED CAPACITY
In response to Covid-19 outbreak, Papua New Guinea is partially lifting restrictions on international flights on a limited capacity mid-next week and on schools to resume classes.