Papua New Guinea Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Chuave, James Nomane, directed pertinent questions to Prime Minister James Marape concerning the pressing issue of the high cost of living in Papua New Guinea. Expressing the hardships faced by citizens in affording basic necessities such as rice and tinned fish, Nomane highlighted the exacerbating impact of the current fuel crisis, contributing to the devaluation of the Kina. Nomane posed a series of insightful questions during the parliamentary session, with a particular emphasis on the government's "target for inflation." Notably, Papua New Guinea is grappling with a 5 percent inflation rate, surpassing the global inflation average.
"How will the current government intervene to relieve the high cost of living experienced every day by our people?" questioned Nomane, drawing attention to the immediate concerns faced by the populace. The inquiry by the Deputy Opposition Leader underscores the urgency for strategic measures to address the economic challenges faced by citizens, especially in the context of a higher-than-average inflation rate compared to the global scenario. As discussions on this critical matter unfold in the parliamentary arena, citizens await insights into the government's plan to alleviate the increasing burden of the cost of living. Also read Comments are closed.
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