PNG Politics
What to Expect: VONC
At the ring of the bell, parliament is expected to resume tomorrow at 2pm. The resumption will see a shift of former Ministers and Government MP’s to the other side in what they hope is for a short time before the Vote of No Confidence.
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Pangu parliamentary wing ceases after 15 MPs resign
Fifteen Pangu MPs have resigned from the party effectively killing the party’s parliamentary wing. The move is meant to put
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Tomuriesa: Deputy PM and Temu ask PM to Resign
Kiriwina-Goodenough MP, Douglas Tomuriesa, has revealed that that Deputy Prime Minister, Charles Abel, and Abau MP, Sir Puka Temu, called on Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, to resign yesterday at the PNC caucus meeting.
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BREAKING: Ministers of Health, Forest and Defence defect from PNC led coalition
There has been a major crack in the ruling PNC–led coalition, with the Health, Forest and Defence Ministers announcing their resignation from
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Basil and Iguan Appointed by Cabinet
Almost a week after Tari Pori MP James Marape resigned as the Finance Minister, Cabinet has made a slight reshuffle.This morning, Bulolo MP Sam Basil was sworn –in by Governor General Sir Bob Dadae as the new Finance Minister, while Markham MP Tony Iguan replaces Basil as the Communication Minister.
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Prime Minister Accepts Marape’s Resignation
The Prime Minister has accepted James Marape’s verbal resignation from his portfolio of Finance, saying the resignation is unfortunate, but work must continue.
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Charles Abel: I’m still the Deputy PM
Charles Abel has refused claims that he has been removed as the Deputy Prime Minister.
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Peter Numu remains as Governor
By Patricia Keamo – EMTV News, Port Moresby Peter Numu remains the duly elected governor of Eastern Highlands, following a
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Opposition Files Supreme Court Reference on Election of Prime Minister
The Opposition, through their lawyer Loani Henao from Henao Lawyers, has filled a Supreme Court reference to seek clarification on section 63 of the Organic Law and the election of the Prime Minister.
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Ipatas Slams Rumours
Enga Governor, Sir Peter Ipatas, has slammed what he is describing as ‘desperate politics’ by the member for Moresby North-West,
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Kua: Decentralisation of Powers to Provincial Governments, Unconstitutional
By Jack Lapauve Jnr – EMTV News, Port Moresby The disembarking of financial and administrative powers to Provincial Government is
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Niningi: Opposition Move is Misuse of Constitutional Mandate
Higher Education Minister and Imbongu MP Pila Niningi is calling on the Opposition to do check and balance in the
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Kramer: Time for Boycott
The Opposition’s call for a nationwide boycott this Friday has hit the headlines over the past week, with varying from both sides of politics.
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Governor General Sworn In Two Members of IPPCC
The Governor General, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae has sworn in two members of the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission.
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