Douglas Tomuriesa, Pope Francis and James Marape

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  Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said he is disappointed and embarrassed over the way His Holiness Pope Francis was treated by Prime Minister James Marape over the last three-days during the Papal visit, and the lack of courtesy and respect shown by the Prime Minister. He said the Prime Minister continuously declares PNG as a ‘Christian country’ and prides himself on being a religious individual but he was surprised when the Pope was continuously snubbed by the PM over the weekend since the Pope’s arrival on Friday. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic church, the largest Christian church in the world and he is also a head of state. “PNG not only being a Christian country, but a country that prides itself as a ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, the PM should be according the Pope with the highest level of respect,” Tomuriesa said. The Opposition Leader pointed out that on Friday, the Prime Minister did not welcome the Pope at the airport, a tradition he had accorded to many other wo
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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ARRESTED AND CHARGED FOR MURDER

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Port Moresby North-West MP Lohia Boe Samuel was arrested and charged for Murder and locked up at Boroko Police Station cell today.

Commander NCD/Central Assistance Commissioner Anthony Wagambi Junior said the MP was escorted to the NCD Homicide section and charge today under section 300 sub section (1) (b) (ii) of the PNG Criminal Code Act.

The firearm is owned and licensed to the MP.

Mr Wagambi said the investigators had to piece together information and evidence before effecting the arrest Today.

Commander Wagambi said while we understand the emotions and public outcry through different forms of media, the constabulary has a constitutional duty to perform and must remain focus throughout the investigation. He stated that police investigators had to gather evidence and information to ensure that the right person is charged for discharging the firearm resulting in a death.

The Member for Moresby North -West has been detained at Boroko Police Station cell and refused Police Bail.

His staff member, is currently being interviewed. 

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