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Papua New Guinea’  acting Prime Minister John Rosso says the Government will embark on an affordable land and housing program to be made available in the market for low and middle income earners in the country. Mr Rosso said that when responding to questions from the media in relation to the recent evictions on settlers who have settled on government and privately owned land in most parts of the urban areas around Papua New Guinea.  acting Prime Minister John Rosso He said the Government has inherited a legacy issue on the issue of unplanned and illegal settlements in and around the periphery of urban areas in many parts of PNG. The Acting Prime Minister who is also the Lands, Physical Planning and Urbanization Minister said the issue of people living in settlements and illegal settlements is a delicate issue that needs a holistic approach to address. And we also have a lot of working class people living there. “I have been brought up in a settlement myself and I do feel for those...

The law governing the election of the Prime Minister in Papua New Guinea  will be reviewed in a nationwide public consultation by the Constitutional Law Reform Commission or CLRC.  This follows the launch of the Consultation into the Form and System of Government on the Election of the Prime Minister by the People today in Port Moresby. PNG PM James Marape Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister James Marape says the review is critical to audit the form and system of government and take stock of how far PNG has come. ”Today the CLRC presents to you an opportunity to construct the future of your country,  the country I want collectively. ”I appreciate the work of the CLRC, and I look forward to giving you total support,” said Marape.  The review also coincides with the country’s 50th anniversary in 2025. The event was witnessed by members of Parliament,  departmental heads, and other stakeholders. NBC News / PNG Today  Next :  Governor Allan Bird Unveils Groundbreaking I...