 Governor of West New Britain Province, Hon. Sasindran Muthuvel, has expressed deep concern over Prime Minister James Marape's support for the controversial casino project. In a statement, Governor Muthuvel questioned the Prime Minister’s defense of the project, likening it to the actions of a director promoting a business, rather than upholding his role as a national leader.
Governor Muthuvel emphasized that political leaders should focus on important national issues rather than promoting projects, suggesting that the Prime Minister's approach resembled a sales pitch. He expressed disappointment, noting that Marape seemed overly enthusiastic about selling the idea of a casino to the people of Papua New Guinea, an attitude that he found inappropriate for someone in such a high office.  PNG Government to Promote Investment Opportunities at World Expo in Japan The Papua New Guinea Government plans to use the upcoming World Expo in Japan to promote the country as a prime investment destination in the Pacific. International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru emphasized that PNG’s participation in the Expo presents an opportunity to initiate discussions on a formal bilateral trade agreement with Japan after 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Speaking in Port Moresby, Minister Maru highlighted the need for PNG to capitalize on this occasion to market itself and explore a potential trade agreement with Japan. He noted that despite five decades of partnership, no formal trade discussions have taken place, and the World Expo in Osaka provides a unique platform to strengthen trade relations.  Former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has called on Prime Minister James Marape to clarify his involvement in the ongoing Dirio Power deal. O'Neill's comments came after Dirio Power announced a midday shutdown today, demanding a payment of K240 million from PNG Power. The former leader described the move as "extraordinarily arrogant" and criticized Dirio Power for holding PNG Power and its customers hostage over a financial dispute.
O'Neill raised concerns about the high prices Dirio Power has been charging PNG Power for electricity, suggesting that these prices are inflated and unfair to the public. He also highlighted that despite being operational for several years, the Dirio power station has yet to fully comply with the Electricity Grid Code, a regulatory framework designed to prevent large-scale accidents in the electricity supply sector.  Papua New Guinea Kumuls coach Jason Demetriou has expressed his hopes that Melbourne Storm winger Xavier Coates will return to represent PNG in the 2026 World Cup, despite Coates opting to play for Australia in the upcoming Pacific Championship.
Speaking at the Prime Minister’s 13 press conference in Port Moresby on Friday, Demetriou revealed that although he had wanted Coates to play for PNG in the Pacific Championships, the Port Moresby-born player decided to pursue his other dream of representing Australia. Coates, who has previously represented PNG, is set to make his debut for the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championship. Two men from Komo, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea, have been sentenced to six years in prison for kidnapping an Australian national and three locals in a 2022 incident. The men, Donald Tamu, 40, and Ngibe Minape, 23, both from Jokolopa village, were found guilty of holding the victims hostage for four days while demanding a K5 million ransom.
The National Court, presided over by Judge Laura Wawun-Kuvi, stressed that kidnapping for ransom is a grave crime that inflicts lasting trauma on the victims and their families. The two men admitted to kidnapping Australian Timothy Stephen Bradley and locals Robin Febuar, Joshua Walukia, and Dickson Tipou at the Moran Oil Field in Komo on Sept 21, 2022, before releasing them on Sept 25, 2022.  Bank Card cloning fraud is becoming increasingly common in Papua New Guinea, with several customers falling victim to criminals draining their bank accounts. The Bank South Pacific (BSP) has seen a rise in such cases, prompting warnings and action from the banking sector.
Recently, four BSP customers discovered that their debit Visa accounts had been emptied by fraudsters. One of the victims, a local teacher, expressed shock when she found her account depleted at an ATM. She immediately visited the BSP Boroko branch to inquire and was informed that she was the third customer that day to report such an incident. The bank staff explained that multiple customers had reported similar fraudulent activities, with their hard-earned savings stolen.  Prime Minister Marape Applauds Eliseo Group for Job Creation in Port Moresby PNG Prime Minister James Marape has expressed appreciation for the Eliseo Group's ongoing investments in Port Moresby, recognizing its crucial role in generating employment opportunities for local residents, particularly in the Gerehu area, which has been severely affected by recent challenges.
In the wake of the January 10, 2024, incidents that caused extensive damage to businesses, including looting and arson, the Eliseo Group has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to rebuilding the community. Prime Minister Marape underscored the positive impact of the company's initiatives, notably with the recent launch of the Eliseo Gerehu Plaza, which has created 120 new jobs for local workers. This development marks a significant milestone in the community's recovery efforts.  Minister Elias Kapavore Minister Elias Kapavore described the groundbreaking ceremony for the Level 5 Provincial Specialist Hospital in the National Capital District (NCD) as a significant step toward enhancing health services for the communities in the NCD, Central, and Gulf regions. This event marked one of Mr. Kapavore's first public appearances since assuming the health portfolio less than two weeks ago.
At the ceremony, Minister Kapavore emphasized the importance of health as a fundamental right, stating that everyone should have access to essential health services. “This specialist hospital will offer crucial services such as radiology, cancer treatment, and pathology, with a total capacity of 200 beds. These services are critically needed in our communities,” he remarked.  Peter O'Neill Blasts PNG PM Marape's Billion-Kina Power Scam Former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has raised concerns over a new power purchase agreement signed between PNG Power and Dirio Gas and Power, which he claims could have serious long-term consequences for the country's energy sector. Speaking at the National Energy Conference in September 2022, the agreement includes the development of a 66MW gas-fired power station at Hides, Hela Province, and O'Neill warns this could repeat past mistakes.
O’Neill emphasized that while the MRDC Chief Operating Officer assured that the new power source would be affordable and clean, similar to the power Dirio supplies to Port Moresby, no details on the pricing were provided. "We’ve already signed the PPA with PNG Power, and we’re now working with the National Energy Authority to secure regulatory approvals to commence the project," said the COO, but O’Neill argues that these promises must be critically examined in light of past failures.  Evidence of payment documents supplied by Mr. O'Neill Former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has raised concerns about a K40 million payment made by Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) to Dirio Gas & Energy in March 2022, despite the conditions of a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) remaining unmet. The agreement, signed in October 2019 between Dirio and PNG Power Ltd (PPL), required Dirio to deliver the project on time, resolve interconnection issues, and disclose full financial details. O'Neill pointed out that these conditions had not been fulfilled.
In light of the delays, a Side Agreement was reportedly drafted between PPL and Dirio, allowing Dirio to supply 9MW of power without meeting the original PPA conditions. O'Neill revealed that following this, Dirio issued invoices for K40 million, but PPL was unable to make the payment. On March 4, 2022, PPL requested KCH to step in, and KCH paid the amount to Dirio on March 18, 2022. According to O'Neill, the acting Managing Director of PPL confirmed at the time that Dirio had not complied with the National Grid Code or other regulatory requirements. |
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