“Thank you Mr Speaker, The Opposition represents the views of those people who disagree with the way our country is being managed. That is our job. You might not like us but without us, the people would have no voice in this House. With that, let me commend the Treasurer for another record-breaking budget ofContinue reading “A transcript of Governor Allan Bird’s response to PNG’s 2025 Budget during the Budget debate.”
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Impact of Professor John Dademo Waiko: a tribute by Professor Tarcisus Kabutaulaka
This tribute from Professor Tarcisus Kabutaulaka on the impact of Professor John D Waiko: “𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙. 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗗. 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗞𝗢 Yesterday, Prof. John Dademo Waiko crossed the stream of life to the other side. As his relatives, friends, colleagues and country folk gather for the haus krai, I reflect on the life and contributionsContinue reading “Impact of Professor John Dademo Waiko: a tribute by Professor Tarcisus Kabutaulaka”
7th attempt underway to replace PNG prime minister
The 7th attempt for a vote of no confidence against James Marape is underway. The acting Speaker of PNG parliament informed parliament he received a motion for vote of no confidence against James Marape when parliament met for the November 2024 sitting. Here is a timeline of what happened so far since the end ofContinue reading “7th attempt underway to replace PNG prime minister”
Victoria Cross recipient, buried in East New Britain to be repatriated
Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu (VC) The remains of the late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu (VC) is expected to be repatriated in June 2025 from Papua New Guinea to Fiji. He received the Victorian Cross in 1944 whilst fighting in Bougainville against the Japanese. Victoria Cross is the highest British and Commonwealth military honor, equivalent of the USContinue reading “Victoria Cross recipient, buried in East New Britain to be repatriated”
Don’t piss off the Trump this time
Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. What does this mean for PNG? In 2017, the United States moved their embassy from Tel Eviv to Jerusalem under Trump’s leadership. Jerusalem is a contested city between the Jews and Muslims, therefore most countries keep their embassies in Tel eviv, to projectContinue reading “Don’t piss off the Trump this time”
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