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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 othe...
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Kiponge suspended as NAC Boss

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  Following the amendments, last week, to the Civil Aviation Bill 2022, around 11am today the CEO for National Airports Corporation (NAC), Mr Rex Kiponge has now been suspended by the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation. Amendments to the Civil Aviation Act included new sections that gave the Minister, Walter Schnaubelt, powers to oversee the board and the managing director of the National Airports Corporation (NAC). The new sections also enabled the National Executive Council (NEC) to appoint the chairman and deputy chairman of the board and the managing director will be appointed. Joe Tupiri has been appointed as the Acting MD of NAC for the next three months.
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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 des...
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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 depe...
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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 scho...
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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 take...
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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 ...
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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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REMNANT AJ Group Limited donated a new vehicle to NHC

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  REMNANT AJ Group Limited, one of the contactor who was engaged by the National Housing Corporation to connect the sewage system at the NHC’s new Durand Project site donated a new vehicle to NHC on Friday, 7th June, 2024. The key of the new vehicle that costed the company close to K150, 000 was presented to the NHC’s project management division who will be using the vehicle to do inspection on the Durand project site on a daily basis. NHC Acting Managing Director Abel Tol while thanking the Company Managing Director Andy Minok, he said purchasing a vehicle by the contractor and donating it to NHC was one of the requirement written on the Contract signed. Tol said this company, Remnant AJ Group Limited was awarded a K3. 2 Million worth Project and that was to fix and connect the sewage system from the MacGregor Police Barracks all the way to the main Sewer. This contract was awarded to this named company in July last year and this is one of the few contractors who were engaged by N...
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MARAPE’S DECISION DEFICIENCY

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MARAPE’S DECISION DEFICIENCY* Wednesday 5 June 2024 Approved for release – Recently some political commentators who blindly endorse Hon James Marape as the Prime Minister, decried the Opposition’s push for a VONC, arguing that “a change in the Prime Minister will not fix the problems the country has.” This is where they are wrong. Decisions have the power to affect people and the decisions, or indecision, of a Prime Minister, affect the nation. This is the most important leadership quality that evades Marape – the innate ability to make decisions that are in the country’s best interests.  If Marape was serious about the country, he would make the following decisions to save PNG:  1) Review the national budget and cut spending, stop borrowing, and reduce taxes.  2) Give the Central Bank their independence back.  3) Stop printing money at the Central Bank.  4) Stop Connect PNG and other pork-barrel programs.  5) Give each province Block Grants and greater aut...
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Speaker's Decision Sparks Controversy in Parliament

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The parliament’s speaker Job Pomat’s decision on Wednesday has ignited a fierce debate among members, highlighting the complexities and challenges of parliamentary procedures.  In a phone interview yesterday afternoon with Kalang News, Douglas Tomuriesa, the Member for Kiriwina-Goodenough, and the Opposition Leader expressed the oppositions concerns regarding the Speaker's ruling, which they argue undermines the decorum and impartiality expected of the chair. Tomuriesa emphasized the importance of maintaining respect and dignity in the House, asserting that the Speaker must embody impartiality. "The decorum of the House depends on the chair, and the respect, the dignity of the chair must always be maintained. In this case, impartiality is very important," he stated. He criticized the Speaker's approach, questioning the decision to seek court clarification after making a ruling. "It's like putting the cart before the horse. How can you make your ruling and lat...
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Cockfighting ops busted

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  February 1, 20 22 Main Stories Police rounding up the men and a woman at Sumomini, West Sepik. By MIRIAM ZARRIGA in Vanimo POLICE have busted an illegal cockfighting operation run by expatriates in the mountains of Vanimo-Green’s Sumomini in West Sepik on Sunday afternoon. About 30 men from Indonesia, Malaysia and China, and a woman from Indonesia, had been taking bets on the cockfights were arrested. Police Commissioner David Manning was informed of the bust by policemen in Vanimo on Sunday afternoon after they returned from the mountains. Manning told  The National  that the cockerels were specially bred and conditioned for increased stamina and strength to get them more aggressive. “The cockerels are injected with drugs brought in by their owners. “The birds are then fitted with razors, known as gaffs, and the ‘armed’ cockerels are then put into a ring, called cockpit, to fight until one is maimed or dead. “I have told the policemen to ensure that the expatriates are...
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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 ou...
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