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Is the Miss Pacific Pageant Skewed?

The Miss Pacific Islands patent is underway. But some dynamics of the Miss Pacific Islands pageant, particularly the PEOPLE’s CHOICE AWARD, appears to be lopsided – favouring Papua New Guinea (PNG). This category is won by the picture with the most Facebook reactions. If there’s anything you must know about us Papua New Guineans, it’sContinue reading “Is the Miss Pacific Pageant Skewed?”

What does it take to remove a PNG prime minister

I’ve had readers asking me to write about the steps involved in removing the prime minister in a vote of no confidence. Instead of writing a new article, I’m reposting a blog I wrote for ANU’s Development Policy Blog in 2020. It details steps involved in removing an incumbent prime minister. (This was an articleContinue reading “What does it take to remove a PNG prime minister”

What about the prime minister?

Everyone has been held accountable except the prime minister, who bears the highest responsibility as the head of government. Approximately 10 public servants have faced suspension or sidelining, each having varying degrees of responsibility for failing to prevent Black Wednesday. While the police, National Intelligence Organisation, and treasury and finance personnel have distinct roles, theContinue reading “What about the prime minister?”

Vote of No Confidence in PNG

Kerenga Kua has just announced his resignation as Minister for Energy from the Marape Coalition. Many have asked me if there will be a vote of no confidence. This is my prediction: the prime minister who is elected following the 2027 national elections will face a vote of no confidence 18 months after his election.Continue reading “Vote of No Confidence in PNG”

PNG OC seeks clarification on the creation of new ministry

PNG’s Ombudsman Commission (OC), the anti-corruption watchdog, has written to the Prime Minister James Marape seeking clarification on how the new ministry – Ministry for Constitutional Offices will affect the independence of the constitutional offices such as the OC. In a recent cabinet reshuffle, Marape appointed a new Minister for Constitutional Offices. The point OCContinue reading “PNG OC seeks clarification on the creation of new ministry”