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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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Apo to join Bradford Bulls

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  Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of Papua New Guinea star Keven Appo on a one-year deal with the option of a second year but the move is subject to international clearance. The 23-year-old played a starring role as the Kumuls reached the quarter finals of the Rugby League World Cup, before exiting at the hands of Shaun Wane’s England. Appo, who was born in the Eastern Highlands Province, has applied his trade for PNG Hunters in Australia’s second tier. Head coach Mark Dunning, has spoken of his delight at securing the signature of a long-term target – insisting the forward will bring intensity with and without the ball in 2023. “I am really, really pleased we have managed to get the deal done – this started prior to the World Cup we identified him as someone we wanted then after which the World Cup has only shown us and everyone how good he is.” “He is a big robust human being – everything he does he does with energy, he carries hard and dents defenses. He has a real desire
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Marape attends inquiry

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  November 9, 2022 The National Main Stories By AILEEN KWARAGU PRIME Minister James Marape has told the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the sale and purchase of the Motukea Wharf in Port Moresby that he would be available on Tuesday for cross-examination. He was summoned by inquiry on May 17 and his response was presented by way of affidavit on Monday Senior counsel assisting the inquiry Gibson Geroro on day 53 of the hearing yesterday confirmed that they had received Marape’s affidavit and was tendered yesterday. “The commission received Marape’s document on Nov 7 which was also tendered by the COI commissioner Sike Julian Toulik,” Geroro said. Toulik said the document that was tendered would be used as evidence in the inquiry. Meanwhile, Geroro said they were yet to circulate copies of Marape’s affidavit to those interested parties who may want to cross examine the prime minister. Geroro said due to the matter he had seek the commission to adjourn the matter to a later date dependin
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Teacher postings delay likely

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  November 9, 2022 The National Main Stories By YVONNE KAMBIBEL TEACHER appointments for the 2023 school year may be delayed because the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is being locked out of its office, says chairman Samson Wangihomie. The TSC and the Education Department are housed at Fincorp Haus in Waigani, Port Moresby. The landlord locked the building for the non-payment of rent. “We are all over the place at the moment,” he said. “There are challenges at this point — our divisions are scattered in different locations and not under the same roof.” Wangihomie said the division under TSC responsible for national appointments coordination was now located at the Port Moresby National High School. The other divisions are located at the Papua New Guinea Education Institute. “We hope an agreement would be reached soon by Grand Columbia and the Finance and Treasury departments so we can move back into the building to coordinate all matters regarding teachers.” He said with the school y
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Tribunal told of sacking

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  November 9, 2022 The National Main Stories By GEORGINA KOREI A LEADERSHIP tribunal looking into the 14 allegations against former Police minister Bryan Kramer was yesterday told that he had wanted former prime minister Peter O’Neill arrested, despite a court order against it. Former police legal director Paul Puri Nii, now a Committal Court magistrate, testified as a State witness at the tribunal. Nii said on Oct 16, 2019, Madang MP Kramer (then the police minister) went to Manning’s office before Nii was called in and introduced to Kramer. Nii said they were discussing about some money paid by National Gaming Control Board to the Madang District Development Authority. “They were also discussing whether or not Peter O’Neill will be arrested,” he said. “The discussion went for about five minutes and I was instructed by Manning to go and do a file search concerning O’Neill’s case at the National Court. “Manning instructed me to go to the Boroko Police Station since O’Neill was taken th
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New chief executive for BSP

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  November 4, 2022 Business MARK T Robinson has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BSP). Board chairman Sir Kostas Constantinou said Robinson was a senior financial services executive and globally-experienced banking CEO with more than 30 years’ experience across developed, developing and emerging markets. Robinson’s appointment follows a rigorous and competitive global executive search, led by Ashurst Board Advisory, which considered highly credentialed candidates globally and across the Pacific region. Sir Kostas said: “Mark impressed the board with his history of developing and executing strategic plans incorporating high quality revenue growth across many geographies, including operating in challenging environments. “He has a strong understanding of the Asia-Pacific region and banking market, reinforced by years of experience in various global economies. “We also believe Mark is a good fit with BSP Financial Group because of h
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4 held over cop’s killing

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4 held over cop’s killing POLICE arrested four suspected cop killers in Dobel’s Tari Camp in Mt Hagen on Wednesday, Western Highlands Commander Superintendent John Sagom says. “They were arrested by Mt Hagen-based Mobile Squad members in connection with the murder of Senior Constable Nelson Kalimda (on Oct 20),” he added. Sagom said the suspects would be under strict watch by Mt Hagen police throughout the process of investigations. “While they are in police custody in Mt Hagen police station, they will not be released under any special circumstances. “The arrest of the suspects is the first step to pave way for the criminal investigation process to run, and thus the Mt Hagen-based police must not under any circumstances let them go or release them on bail,” he added. According to the mobile unit, it is believed that the suspects were in Mt Hagen earlier this week and they drove around in a white Toyota LandCruiser when caught. It is also believed that the prime suspect came to the pro
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PNG Orchids 70-0 Win Against Canada

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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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MARAPE: INCORRECT WORDING ON WARRANT

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 MARAPE: INCORRECT WORDING ON WARRANT Post Courier  24th July 2024  PRIME Minister James Marape has assured the Gulf people that no funds meant for them including the Papua LNG project, have been diverted elsewhere. And Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey on Friday also announced that Gulf funds were intact and the earlier warrants were withdrawn and that the issue has been rectified due to an incorrect wording. But yesterday an irate Gulf Governor Sir Chris Haiveta said his position still stands – that he will file the court proceedings today and allow the courts to correct the system and get to the bottom of this. This is over the K60 million IDG and Business Development Grants of which K20 million is supposedly for Gulf Province that Sir Chris is now taking to court. Marape said the Pangu-led government is committed to allocating development funds to all resource areas, including Ramu and Lihir, and will uphold fairness in all resource projects. This comes after an incorrect wording on a war
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PAITA CORRECTS MARAPE’S WRONG CLAIMS

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 PRESS STATEMENT Tuesday 11 June 2024 For Immediate Release – Finschhafen MP and Alternative Prime Minister nominee Hon. Rainbo Paita has expressed his disappointment in Prime Minister James Marape over what he described as “blatant misstatements” and a “poor choice of words” by Mr Marape in reference to the recent PANGU Pati caucus meeting. In response to Mr Marape’s media statement on Sunday June 9, 2024, Mr Paita corrected the Prime Minister on several misleading points expressed in the statement, and again defended the decision of the 12 MPs, which includes him, to leave not PANGU Pati, but the Party Leader Marape.  Mr Paita said: “Mr Marape proudly stated that the party unanimously voted to maintain his position as party leader, and maintain the position of the deputy party leader, but I place on record that we, the PANGU MPs who have challenged Marape’s leadership, were NOT given an opportunity to vote on this matter. “At the time of the meeting, we were still PANGU Pati MPs and
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PNG fighting 3 battles: Onglo

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  May 4, 2021 Main Stories By MIRIAM ZARRIGA POLICE Minister William Gogl Onglo says the country is fighting three huge battles: the fast – multiplying Covid-19 pandemic, the spiralling economy and escalating law and order issues. “Ethnic clashes in the National Capital District, the Alotau issue and tribal fighting in Kainantu are all matters that need urgent intervention,” he said. In a phone interview with  The National,  Onglo said the fear and anxiety within the community should be addressed. “The reality is that we now have three huge battles to fight,” Onglo said. “We have the pandemic, the economy and the escalating law and order issues. “Law and order is everyone’s business and any under-lying causes into the ethnic clashes need to be identified and resolved by the leaders of the communities. “The law has to work due to the breakdown in law and order around the country. “We are commencing preparations for the 2022 General Election and we need to resolve the disputes and ethnic
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4 held over cop’s killing

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4 held over cop’s killing POLICE arrested four suspected cop killers in Dobel’s Tari Camp in Mt Hagen on Wednesday, Western Highlands Commander Superintendent John Sagom says. “They were arrested by Mt Hagen-based Mobile Squad members in connection with the murder of Senior Constable Nelson Kalimda (on Oct 20),” he added. Sagom said the suspects would be under strict watch by Mt Hagen police throughout the process of investigations. “While they are in police custody in Mt Hagen police station, they will not be released under any special circumstances. “The arrest of the suspects is the first step to pave way for the criminal investigation process to run, and thus the Mt Hagen-based police must not under any circumstances let them go or release them on bail,” he added. According to the mobile unit, it is believed that the suspects were in Mt Hagen earlier this week and they drove around in a white Toyota LandCruiser when caught. It is also believed that the prime suspect came to the pro
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