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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 And Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey on Friday also announced that Gulf funds were intact and the earlier warrants were withdrawn and that the issue has been rectified due to an incorrect wording.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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OPPOSITION MPs UNITED FROM THE ISLANDS TO THE HIGHLANDS

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 *OPPOSITION MPs UNITED FROM THE ISLANDS TO THE HIGHLANDS*  15 July 2024    Contrary to the intoxicated ‘contamination’ nonsense, the 33-strong Opposition MPs are united and moving across the country as one.  Last week, 15 Opposition MPs including Fmr PM Peter O’Neill, alternative PM Rainbo Paita, deputy opposition leader James Nomane, were listeners not talkers for their 4 day tour.  Down by the coast, the leader of the opposition Douglas Tomuriesa was joined by Alotau MP Ricky Morris, North Fly MP James Donald, and Milne Bay Governor Gordon Wesley, the Opposition have demonstrated their ability to bond and support each other outside of Waigani.  Unlike the usual rhetoric of government MPs promising and pledging, the leaders brought a simple message: Hope and Courage.  Hope for our people, and courage to instigate change. Hon Paita told the crowd, “Sapos life blo Yu orait na Yu sa kaikai gut, stap gud, pikinini go lo skul, wantok gat wok, na six poket gat koble stap insait, then yu m
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O’Neill: Marape must Stop Making and Breaking Promises to our Children and Young People*

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  13th July 2024 Approved for Immediate Release *O’Neill: Marape must Stop Making and Breaking Promises to our Children and Young People* “In five years Marape has made it a habit to break the hearts of our children and youth,” said member for Ialibu-Pangia and former Prime Minister, Honourable Peter O’Neill. “It sounded admirable when in 2019 Marape said he would leave “no child behind” in his Take Back PNG manifesto.” “Sadly, just as quickly as the words came out of his mouth, he repealed the Tuition Fee Free policy leaving thousands of children without access to classrooms, many of them mid-way through their last year of school.” “Abandoned and shocked our kids were the losers of this most heartless decisions of the new Marape regime.” Let us remember that on the morning of Wednesday January 10th, the same day as the Port Moresby riots, Marape said: “I want your names. In late January and early February, we will be mobilising you. If you are age 15 to 30, if you don’t have a job thi
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Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Jakarta on Sunday morning ahead of the Third Annual Leaders Dialogue

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Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Jakarta on Sunday morning ahead of the Third Annual Leaders Dialogue, with President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The Third Annual Leaders Dialogue 2024 will look to progress key Papua New Guinea and Republic of Indonesia arrangements initiated and agreed to at the last Dialogue in 2023. Following yesterday's conversations at the 2ND Indonesia-PNG Business Forum, both leaders will meet in a one-on-one meeting today, and then at Bilaterals, where our ministerial delegation will also accompany Prime Minister. At the forefront of conversations at the 2024 Leaders Dialogue are Health, Education and Transport arrangements, where MOU is expected to be signed. Prime Minister Marape will also meet with President Elect Pabrowo Subianto today.  
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Prime Minister, James Marape has this afternoon announced the decision by Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina to step aside from his position while a complaint against him is being heard in court in Australia.

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Prime Minister Marape said: "I want to inform everyone that Minister Maladina has offered to step aside from his ministerial office as he attends to the complaint as it is being heard in court in Australia. "I thank Minister Maladina for taking responsibility to uphold his name and the integrity of the public office he holds in a professional manner in respecting the judicial process to run its course. "I had my discussion with the Minister, and as a responsible government that respects the Rule of Law, we uphold high standards. Minister Maladina stepping aside is appreciated,” said PM Marape. The Prime Minister urged the public to refrain from spreading speculations as this matter is now before a competent prosecutorial process. “The Police and Courts in Australia will do their job so we await and see the outcome. "I will appoint an acting Minister to carry on the good work Minister Maladina has been doing.” PM Marape said.
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Minister for Petroleum and Member for Esa'ala, Jimmy Maladina has been charged with domestic assault in Australia.

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 Maladina was charged for allegedly assaulting a 31-year-old woman on July 6th in Bondi, Sydney. The woman is believed to be known by the Minister. Maladina was on official duty at the time of the incident. He has been granted bail and will appear at the Waverly Local Court on Thursday, July 11, 2024. In response to the alleged assault, Maladina in a statement says he is fully cooperating with Australian authorities to address this matter. “I understand the gravity of this situation and the concerns it raises. As a public servant, I hold myself to high standards of conduct, both personally and professionally. “I want to make it clear that violence in any form is unacceptable, and I am committed to handling this situation with integrity and transparency,” Maladina said. #JimmyMaladina #DomesticAbuse #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #TVWANOnline #TVWANNews
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Nomane: Ling-Stuckey needs to discuss real economic issues.

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 MEMBER for Chuave and Deputy Opposition Leader, Hon. James Nomane (pictured), says Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey needs to discuss real economic issues facing the country, rather than waffling on about his mastery in borrowing.   Nomane, who is also the Shadow Minister for Treasury, Finance, Economy and Rural Development, reminded the Treasurer to stop deflecting and talk about issues affecting daily lives of the people.   “Ling-Stuckey accused the opposition of lying about the economy and went on waffling on about his mastery in borrowing trying to make a big issue about the difference between “flow” and “stock”, albeit superfluous, as an inference to his economic wizardry,” he said.  Mr Nomane said without playing the blame game or being esoteric, the Treasurer needs to tell the country how he will reduce the inflation. “What is the Treasurer going to do about the cost-of-living crisis caused by inflation and this persistent rise in prices affecting every Papua New Guinean,” he asked.  
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Provincial MP for West New Britain, Sasindran Muthuvel has called on the government to commit to the people of Papua New Guinea that it will prioritise Papua New Guineans in the sale of Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited’s (MVIL) shares in BSP Financial Group.

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 Provincial MP for West New Britain, Sasindran Muthuvel has called on the government to commit to the people of Papua New Guinea that it will prioritise Papua New Guineans in the sale of Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited’s (MVIL) shares in BSP Financial Group.  Governor Muthuvel said that given the National Executive Council has approved this decision and is now a foregone conclusion, the next best step is to ensure Papua New Guineans do not lose shareholding in such an important commercial entity.  Mr Muthuvel said: “I understand the government has indicated unofficially that its intention is to sell these shares to Papua New Guineans, but they must put this commitment on paper to properly assure the nation.  “Contradictory to these remarks, the NEC decision that gave effect to the selling of shares has no explicit directive to ensure these shares are  exclusively sold to Papua New Guineans.  “Majority ownership of BSP shares are one of the biggest assets our country has to date – so we
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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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