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PNG Focus, Port Moresby (2026)

27/03/2026

PNG Chiefs has a new Coach

02/12/2025

𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐌 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘

PORT MORESBY — The nation is in mourning following the passing of Telefomin MP and Minister for Works & Highways, Solan Mirisim, who died early this morning at the Port Moresby International Hospital after a brief illness.

A staff member from the Ministry of Works confirmed the news with PNG SUN, stating that the Minister’s passing is true.

Mr. Mirisim served the country with distinction for over a decade and was widely respected for his dedication to national infrastructure development. He played a central role in major projects, including the Government’s flagship Connect PNG Program, which aimed to transform transport and road connectivity across the nation.

His death marks yet another devastating loss for the 11th Parliament. Since the 2022 General Election, more than six sitting MPs have passed away, raising concerns about stability and continuity within the House.

With Minister Mirisim’s passing, the future of several key infrastructure and highway development projects remains uncertain.

Prime Minister James Marape is expected to issue a formal statement addressing the loss and outlining the way forward for the Ministry of Works & Highways.

01/12/2025

𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑

A full Supreme Court bench has officially declared Chuave MP James Nomane as the new Opposition Leader.

This follows a secret-ballot vote conducted by the Opposition caucus in Parliament earlier today, as directed by the Supreme Court. Eight MPs voted for Nomane, while six supported Douglas Tomuriesa.

The National and Supreme Court Registrar returned the results to the court for formal declaration.

A five-man bench, Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika, Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi, and Justices David Cannings, Panuel Mogish, and George Manuhu, affirmed that Nomane is the lawful Opposition Leader.

The court further ordered that a copy of the ruling be served to the Speaker of Parliament, who is expected to make the official announcement tomorrow.

Source: The National.

27/11/2025

⚡ 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

A sudden power blackout hit Parliament today, bringing proceedings to a standstill and leaving MPs and staff in complete darkness. The unexpected outage raised questions about reliability and maintenance at one of the nation’s most important institutions.

More updates as details come through.

26/11/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐊𝟔𝟗𝟎 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓, 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐀𝐏𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍

The Connect Papua New Guinea (Connect PNG) programme will retain its K690 million allocation in the 2026 National Budget, maintaining the same level of funding it received this year.

Department of Works and Highways Secretary Gibson Holemba confirmed the allocation following the Budget lock-up at Parliament House yesterday, emphasising that the programme remains central to the country’s long-term infrastructure strategy.

Holemba said the Connect PNG 2020–2040 programme is designed to link major economic corridors across the country, but current funding remains insufficient to cover all priority areas.

“The only concern we have is that they are not funding all the corridors. The K690 million is on seven corridors,” he said.
“We have 13 corridors, but six are not funded. We have programmes running, so how do we fund those? That is my challenge. We understand that there are priorities all over the country.”

Despite the shortfall, Holemba acknowledged the support of development partners and ongoing loan programmes that help sustain key infrastructure investments.

He said the department’s main focus remains on maintaining and upgrading the national highways that directly support economic activity, business operations, and the Government’s broader agenda of development and revenue generation.

“The missing links are the next ones to connect our provinces and districts, to also connect the rural population, 80 per cent are still disconnected by road,” Holemba noted.

The Connect PNG programme is regarded as the Department of Works and Highways’ most ambitious long-term infrastructure initiative, forming a critical pillar of Papua New Guinea’s national development framework.

Source: Post Courier

25/11/2025

Hon. James Nomane delivers a high-level critique of the Treasurer’s deflection, blame-shifting, and unrealistic assumptions in the K30 billion 2026 National Budget.

He highlights that major issues — including grey-listing risks, revenue shortfalls, weak budget ex*****on, and the escalating cycle of debt repayments — were ignored in the Treasurer’s speech, yet these factors are likely to drive the failure of the 2026 Budget.

Repost 🔁 James Nomane MP page

25/11/2025

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: A sharply worded statement was released this afternoon following the tabling of the 2026 National Budget, with critics branding it “an election survival plan” rather than a development blueprint for Papua New Guinea.

The statement, issued shortly after the Treasurer delivered the budget in Parliament, described the 2026 financial plan as “Marape’s Budget to Stay in Power, Not the People’s Budget.”

According to the critique, the budget is “carefully designed for the 2027 National General Election,” claiming it is heavy on political spending but weak on real service delivery. The statement alleges that much of the funding will never translate into improved infrastructure or essential services such as medicine.

The 2026 Budget was further condemned as “recklessly optimistic on revenues” and overly dependent on debt and foreign funding. Critics argue that the government has repeatedly failed over the past six years to release actual cash for essential services, despite large budget allocations.

This disconnect, the statement claims, has fuelled widespread distrust as communities continue to struggle without basic medical supplies.

The statement also warns that promises to pay contractors on time are unlikely to be fulfilled, saying only a “favoured few” will benefit while SMEs and ordinary citizens continue to suffer.

It highlights alarming health data, noting that 70% of all medical care in PNG is now provided by churches, not the government. Citing UNAIDS statistics, the statement compares 75 HIV/AIDS deaths in 2019, when antiretroviral supplies were stable, to 3,400 deaths in 2024, including 1,700 children under 14, blaming the surge on chronic medicine shortages.

On law and order, the statement raises concerns about significant funding earmarked for Kumul 23, an elite police unit. Insiders reportedly claim the unit will receive millions of kina for advanced weapons and capability upgrades, characterising it as a political tool to suppress public dissent ahead of the 2027 election. Meanwhile, everyday police operations continue to suffer from lack of vehicles, spare tyres, and fuel.

Hospitals are also reportedly without essential medicines, reinforcing what the statement calls a pattern of “budgeting big and delivering nothing.”

The critique compares the current situation to 2018, arguing that PNG had half the money, one-third the debt, and stronger purchasing power, with a Kina worth 22% more than today. It claims citizens were unequivocally better off then than under the current administration.

The statement concludes with a call for government to “refocus the 2026 Budget on the people”, warning that after six years of economic decline, service delivery collapse, and rising hardship, citizens deserve real solutions, not political manoeuvring.

Source: Peter O’Neill page

25/11/2025

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24/11/2025

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Parliament will convene tomorrow for a Special 2025 Budget Session, where the government is expected to table its national budget for the coming year. The session is anticipated to draw significant attention as leaders debate priority spending areas, economic recovery measures, and funding allocations for key sectors.

The 2025 Budget is expected to outline the government’s roadmap for addressing ongoing economic pressures, strengthening essential services, and supporting development programs across the country.

Members of Parliament are urged to be present as the nation looks toward a financial plan that could shape PNG’s economic trajectory for the year ahead.

More updates will follow as the session unfolds.

19/11/2025

𝐋𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝟏𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐞’𝐬 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬

Lae City Authority (LCA) has stepped up to support health services in Lae, purchasing K130,000 worth of basic medical drugs to relieve ongoing shortages across urban clinics.
According to LCA, the medicines are expected to arrive and be distributed within the week.

While the responsibility for Lae’s urban clinics rests with the Morobe Provincial Health Authority (MPHA), LCA says the intervention is part of its ongoing commitment to work in partnership with MPHA to ensure communities continue to receive essential healthcare.

LCA acknowledged Hon. John Rosso, MP and Deputy Prime Minister, for consistently responding to the needs of Lae residents and delivering support during critical moments.

The authority says the initiative reflects its broader goal of building “a better, healthier Lae” for all.

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18/11/2025

🔥 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎’𝐍𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐒 𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓! 🔥

Former Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill has delivered one of his strongest criticisms yet, openly admitting that his biggest political regret was making James Marape Prime Minister.

In his statement, O’Neill highlights that he helped shape the leadership journeys of PNG’s greats, Sir Bill Skate, Sir Mekere Morauta, and Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, but only regret is making Marape PM, he has shown he is “incompetent and not fit to hold the PM’s office.”

As the nation edges closer to a Vote of No Confidence, tensions are rising and the political temperature is climbing fast. 🇵🇬⚠️

What do YOU think about O’Neill’s bold remarks?

18/11/2025

𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐀𝐒 𝐎’𝐍𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐅 “𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐑, 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒” 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

Port Moresby — In a dramatic escalation of the nation’s political tensions, former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has unleashed a blistering attack on Prime Minister James Marape, claiming the PM’s “latest emotional late-night rambling” is proof that he is fearful of facing a looming Vote of No Confidence (VONC).

The statement, released moments ago, pulls no punches and sets the stage for what may be one of the most heated political confrontations in recent PNG history.

O’Neill accuses Marape of attempting to “rewrite history” and manipulate public memory to distract from what he describes as “the current economic and social mess” under the Marape Government.

According to O’Neill, the PM is resorting to desperate tactics, delaying democracy, suppressing free speech, and attacking political opponents, in an effort to cling to power.

He argues the public is no longer fooled:

“Lies and verbal diarrhoea whipped up in an emotional rant will not make our people forget there are no medicines in hospitals, that the Kina is in freefall, or that debt has reached K65 billion.”

O’Neill further challenges Marape’s longstanding accusations against him, questioning why, after six years, multiple Commissions of Inquiry, and billions allegedly spent, no evidence has ever been produced to support claims of corruption.

He contrasts his own career progression to Marape’s, saying he “did not skip any steps” nor rely on public resources to build political aspirations. “At sixty years of age now, I have everything to be proud of and nothing I am ashamed of,” he stated.

On the economy, O’Neill accuses Marape of confusing GDP gains driven by commodity prices with actual improvements in household livelihoods, saying under Marape, the country has experienced “stagnation and decline” in stark contrast to previous years of growth.

The former PM also questions Marape’s silence during the eight years he served as a senior Minister and Finance Manager under the O’Neill Government, arguing that Marape only discovered his “principles” when the opportunity to take the top job appeared.

In one of the fiercest lines of the statement, O’Neill declares:

“He should stop being infatuated with me and make way for the Vote of No Confidence and let the people’s representatives have their say.”

Quoting Matthew 7:3–5, O’Neill invokes Scripture to accuse Marape of hypocrisy, urging him to “remove the log from his own eye.”

He also challenges Marape to resign and face Parliament:

“If you think you have the support, resign and put yourself up as a candidate in the VONC. If not, you will only ever be remembered as a coward.”

O’Neill ends the statement with regret for what he calls one of his biggest political mistakes, making Marape Prime Minister, saying the current PM has proven he is “incompetent and not fit to hold office.”

As the nation watches closely, today’s explosive statement signals a heightened and volatile political climate. With a Vote of No Confidence window now approaching, all eyes will be on Parliament, and on a government under immense pressure.

Source: Peter O’neill page

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