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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”

“Glitches in the Systems “

“Glitches in the Systems ” – (A Computer Programmers View) By Melford Ipata via LinkedIn Hey there! So, imagine you’re using a fancy computer system, like the Alesco Payroll System that the PNG Government uses. Some people might think there’s this magic thing called a “glitch in the system” that can automatically undo changes madeContinue reading ““Glitches in the Systems “”

Best posts of 2023: Academia Nomad

Active year on Academia Nomad blog and especially the Facebook page. Below are the top 5 Academia Nomad post on Facebook that went viral. In addition are the most funniest, most controversial, most useful, call for action, among few others. Which one was your favourite? Is there any we missed? Posts on Facebook that wentContinue reading “Best posts of 2023: Academia Nomad”

The kid who owns the ball makes the rules

The kid who owns the ball makes the rules PNG MPs are not accountable to anyone except: If you look at the reforms, good or bad in PNG, you can pin it on either IMF or World Bank. The reforms are usually attached as conditions for receiving loans from these institutions. On the positive side,Continue reading “The kid who owns the ball makes the rules”

PNG extends Visa on Arrival (VOA)

PNG extends Visa on Arrival (VOA) to countries and territories below. We hope they reciprocate. Melanesian countries (since 2022: reciprocated) Solomon IslandsVanuatuFijiNew Caledonia Polynesian + Micronesia (since 20 December 2023) American SamoaFederated States of Micronesia (FSM)KiribatiMarshall IslandsNauruPalauSamoaTongaTuvaluTahitiWallis and Futuna New Zealand passport holding countries and territories including: Cook IslandsNiueTokelau United States territories: GuamNorthern Mariana Islands.Continue reading “PNG extends Visa on Arrival (VOA)”