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PNG Parliament erupts in chaos as Speaker rejects opposition motions

May 29, 2019

Embattled Prime Minister Peter O’Neill explains why he has gone to the Supreme Court to seek clarification on the vote of no-confidence procedure under the PNG constitution. Video: EMTV News By Jamie Tahana, Johnny Blades and Koroi Hawkins of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s Parliament erupted in chaos yesterday as the Speaker, Job Pomat, refused ... <a title="PNG Parliament erupts in chaos as Speaker rejects opposition motions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/29/png-parliament-erupts-in-chaos-as-speaker-rejects-opposition-motions/" aria-label="Read more about PNG Parliament erupts in chaos as Speaker rejects opposition motions">Read more</a>

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‘I’m not PNG’s acting PM,’ caretaker Sir Julius Chan tells nation

May 27, 2019

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Sir Julius Chan says there has been a huge misunderstanding over yesterday’s press conference, reports EMTV News. His comments follow a media frenzy that had him being called “Acting Prime Minister”. “I have not been designated any ministerial role by Peter O’Neill”, he said today. READ MORE: Embattled O’Neill ‘handing over’ ... <a title="‘I’m not PNG’s acting PM,’ caretaker Sir Julius Chan tells nation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/27/im-not-pngs-acting-pm-caretaker-sir-julius-chan-tells-nation/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I’m not PNG’s acting PM,’ caretaker Sir Julius Chan tells nation">Read more</a>

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Embattled O’Neill ‘handing over’ PNG’s leadership to Chan

May 27, 2019

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill steps down from the top job and hands over the reigns to Sir Julius Chan, leader of Peoples Progress Party. Video: EMTV News By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has announced that he will step down from the role, after weeks of defections from ... <a title="Embattled O’Neill ‘handing over’ PNG’s leadership to Chan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/27/embattled-oneill-handing-over-pngs-leadership-to-chan/" aria-label="Read more about Embattled O’Neill ‘handing over’ PNG’s leadership to Chan">Read more</a>

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PNG’s O’Neill announces he is stepping down as PM

May 26, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has announced that is resigning, citing a need for change, after weeks of unrest in the government. O’Neill held a press conference today in Port Moresby, announcing he would stand down “in the coming days” After almost eight years in the position, he said he ... <a title="PNG’s O’Neill announces he is stepping down as PM" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/26/pngs-oneill-announces-he-is-stepping-down-as-pm/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s O’Neill announces he is stepping down as PM">Read more</a>

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Gary Juffa: Dear PM O’Neill, we’ll stop you selling out our country

May 25, 2019

OPEN LETTER: By Gary Juffa, Governor of Oro Dear Prime Minister, You sold all our todays and were about to sell our children’s tomorrows too. You were in the most enviable and powerful position to do what is right and just by the people of Papua New Guinea – my people. But instead you and ... <a title="Gary Juffa: Dear PM O’Neill, we’ll stop you selling out our country" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/25/gary-juffa-dear-pm-oneill-well-stop-you-selling-out-our-country/" aria-label="Read more about Gary Juffa: Dear PM O’Neill, we’ll stop you selling out our country">Read more</a>

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PNG leadership rivals O’Neill, Marape both implicated in UBS loan saga

May 17, 2019

By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Political fallout from a controversial loan taken on by Papua New Guinea’s government five years ago could hinder rather than help attempts to remove Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. O’Neill and other leading officials have been referred by the Ombudsman Commission to a Leadership Tribunal over a US$1.2 billion loan ... <a title="PNG leadership rivals O’Neill, Marape both implicated in UBS loan saga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/17/png-leadership-rivals-oneill-marape-both-implicated-in-ubs-loan-saga/" aria-label="Read more about PNG leadership rivals O’Neill, Marape both implicated in UBS loan saga">Read more</a>

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Marape accuses PNG government of ‘sabotage ploy’ to delay vote

May 8, 2019

By EMTV News Papua New Guinea’s political opposition has gone on the offensive, accusing Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s government of attempting to delay and defeat the vote of no confidence motion outside Parliamentary process. Senior opposition members delivered the vote of no confidence motion to the Speaker yesterday afternoon. But there are serious concerns that ... <a title="Marape accuses PNG government of ‘sabotage ploy’ to delay vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/08/marape-accuses-png-government-of-sabotage-ploy-to-delay-vote/" aria-label="Read more about Marape accuses PNG government of ‘sabotage ploy’ to delay vote">Read more</a>

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Former editor blasts Post-Courier over ‘trash’ coverage on PNG crisis

May 7, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A former editor of the PNG Post-Courier has condemned is old newspaper for a front page article “insulting the intelligence” of Papua New Guineans as tension builds over the looming vote of no confidence in the government. Parliament resumes today and Prime Minister Peter O’Neill faces the biggest challenge to his ... <a title="Former editor blasts Post-Courier over ‘trash’ coverage on PNG crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/07/former-editor-blasts-post-courier-over-trash-coverage-on-png-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Former editor blasts Post-Courier over ‘trash’ coverage on PNG crisis">Read more</a>