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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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Duma’s URP defects from O’Neill coalition bloc in PNG power shift

May 25, 2019

The United Resources Party, led by Hagen Open MP William Duma, including four ministers, switches to the opposition. Video: EMTV News Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk The biggest coalition partner in Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s coalition government has defected to the opposition in the most dramatic shift in numbers in Papua New Guinea’s power struggle. State ... <a title="Duma’s URP defects from O’Neill coalition bloc in PNG power shift" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/25/dumas-urp-defects-from-oneill-coalition-bloc-in-png-power-shift/" aria-label="Read more about Duma’s URP defects from O’Neill coalition bloc in PNG power shift">Read more</a>

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PNG politicians, journalists condemn O’Neill social media ‘crackdown’ plan

May 15, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s call to “crack down” on social media has created immediate controversy, with politicians and journalists calling it unconstitutional. Peter O’Neill made the announcement on Monday following a cabinet reshuffle, saying that social media spreads false and misleading information, reports the PNG Post-Courier. Governor of Oro ... <a title="PNG politicians, journalists condemn O’Neill social media ‘crackdown’ plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/15/png-politicians-journalists-condemn-oneill-social-media-crackdown-plan/" aria-label="Read more about PNG politicians, journalists condemn O’Neill social media ‘crackdown’ plan">Read more</a>

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PNG plans crack down on social media ‘fake news’ and ‘bad signals’

May 14, 2019

By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Cabinet will review social media platforms in Papua New Guinea when it convenes on Thursday, says Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. Speaking at Government House yesterday after announcing four new ministers and a mini reshuffle, O’Neill said the government would crack down on fake news that was being spread on ... <a title="PNG plans crack down on social media ‘fake news’ and ‘bad signals’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/14/png-plans-crack-down-on-social-media-fake-news-and-bad-signals/" aria-label="Read more about PNG plans crack down on social media ‘fake news’ and ‘bad signals’">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>

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Wouwou rejoins PNG breakaway camp as O’Neill loses more support in crisis

May 6, 2019

Seven Pangu Pati members join the breakaway camp hoping to ousted Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. Video: EMTV News Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk All five MPs from Sandaun province have now joined Papua New Guinea’s breakaway camp at Port Moresby’s Laguna Hotel after the return of Sandaun Governor Tony Wouwou. Wearing a Trukai Fun Run t-shirt, ... <a title="Wouwou rejoins PNG breakaway camp as O’Neill loses more support in crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/06/wouwou-rejoins-png-breakaway-camp-as-oneill-loses-more-support-in-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Wouwou rejoins PNG breakaway camp as O’Neill loses more support in crisis">Read more</a>

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Five PNG ministers have now quit as O’Neill government hit by crisis

May 4, 2019

EMTV News reports on the latest defections from Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s government. Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk The latest group of Papua New Guinea MPs who have defected from Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s government include three senior ministers, making a total of five to quit the ruling People’s National Congress Party coalition. They held a ... <a title="Five PNG ministers have now quit as O’Neill government hit by crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/04/five-png-ministers-have-now-quit-as-oneill-government-hit-by-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Five PNG ministers have now quit as O’Neill government hit by crisis">Read more</a>