News
Commerce and Trade Minister, Wera Mori, defects to Opposition
Commerce and Trade Minister, Wera Mori, has announced his move to Opposition in the latest defection before Parliament sits on
Talking Books: Inclusive Education Materials available for Persons with Disabilities
The three organisations then teamed up to make talking books available for persons with disabilities, specifically those who are hearing impaired. It is the hope of the RISE program that inclusive education resources, like sign language, talking books, will further support children with disabilities to learn in PNG schools.
Former Prime Ministers: Stand United in Efforts to change Political Leadership
Former leaders of PANGU Pati have urged current parliamentary members to stand united in their efforts to change the country’s top political leadership. Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and Sir Rabbie Namaliu made this call when meeting with current PANGU Pati members in Port Moresby today.
Sport
Esira: NGI Conference Proud Of Achievements and Promises Tougher Challenge next Season
The Kumul Petroleum NGI National Soccer League Conference was a surprise success at the start of this season and has gone a long way towards restoring domestic sporting weekends in the eyes of the football fans in PNG.
Pacific
Trump meets Pacific islands leaders to boost U.S ties
President Donald Trump met Tuesday at the White House with the leaders of the tiny, but strategic states of Micronesia and other Pacific island nations to underline the leading U.S role in the region. The brief but symbolic meeting demonstrated U.S support at a time when Washington is pushing back against expanding Chinese influence in the Pacific.
International
Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds after Indonesia confirms president’s re-election
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian police fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse protesters in central Jakarta following a rally held after official results showed President Joko Widodo had been comfortably re-elected, a Reuters witness said.
