The Marape Government is pushing through a legislation to establish a gold refinery in PNG. Though the legislation will make it legal to have such refinery, the actual contents of the deal with a foreign company that will build and operate the refinery has not being made public. Because the government has the numbers (ofContinue reading “Gold Refinery and Gold Bullion are different concepts: Don’t mix them up”
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I’m not envious – Wagambie Jnr
Anthony Wagambie Jnr, well respected and high performing policeman has been demoted and sent out of the capital of PNG, Port Moresby following the 10 January 2024 riots. He one of many senior policemen across the country being demoted and re-stationed across the country. Following many outpouring support from the rank and file across theContinue reading “I’m not envious – Wagambie Jnr”
Allan Bird Targeted
East Sepik Governor and alternate prime minister as nominee for the vote of no confidence against incumbent prime minister James Marape says his life is threatened. Read full post by Allan Bird on his Facebook account below: By Allan Bird “Am I desperate to be PM of PNG? Short answer is NO. But someone needsContinue reading “Allan Bird Targeted”
Parliament adjournment benefits the PNG opposition
Why adjourning parliament works in the opposition’s favour Let’s be honest: if there was a vote of no confidence in February 2024 Marape would have defeated it. Governments in PNG are usually destabilised from within – not without. Leading up to the vote of no confidence, Pangu Pati numbers actually grew. So did coalition numbers.Continue reading “Parliament adjournment benefits the PNG opposition”
Notice for no confidence vote against PNG prime minister submitted: what’s next?
Today marks the initiation of a significant political process as a vote of no confidence notice has been served to the Deputy Speaker of Parliament. Here’s an expanded breakdown of the ensuing proceedings: Clarifications on PM Candidature:
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