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US Embassy in Port Moresby hasn’t apologised to PNG

Following US President Joe Biden’s claims that his uncle Bosie was eaten by cannibals in PNG, the U.S. Embassy – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea issued a statement without an apology. Thousands in PNG have taken it to the social media calling for an apology, it’s looks like there won’t be any, and here’s why: TheContinue reading “US Embassy in Port Moresby hasn’t apologised to PNG”

Gold Refinery and Gold Bullion are different concepts: Don’t mix them up

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”

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”

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”

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”