Australia’s Enthusiastic Response to the Defence Cooperation Agreement Australia’s response to the defence cooperation agreement between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the United States (US) has been overwhelmingly positive, according to a recent report by an Australian media outlet. The pact, aimed at bolstering regional security, was signed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Prime Minister James Marape in a momentous ceremony held in Port Moresby. This agreement will significantly enhance the ability of the US military to…

Prime Minister Marape Calls for Legal Battle Prime Minister James Marape has taken a bold stance against the mounting concerns surrounding the recently signed defence cooperation agreement between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the United States. In a defiant move, Marape has urged individuals with reservations about the agreement to challenge it in court, emphasizing that it adheres to the country’s constitutional law and subsidiary legislations. Amid political opposition and public skepticism, Marape remains resolute in his commitment to securing…

A Decade of Challenges and Transformation Samuel Penias has assumed the role of acting Finance Department secretary following the expiration of Dr Ken Ngangan’s contract. Dr Ngangan, who has served the department for nearly ten years, reflected on his tenure and expressed satisfaction in leaving the department in a significantly improved state compared to when he first arrived. The Finance Department, once plagued by weaknesses and underperformance, underwent a comprehensive overhaul of its Public Financial Management (PFM) system. This transformative…