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Papua New Guinea  Prime Minister  James Marape says he is not in a rush to make ministerial appointments after he was elected by an overwhelming 97-0 in Parliament last Tuesday (August 9 2022). He stated this  when giving an update on ministerial appointments. “We are not in a rush to make Cabinet appointments,” PM Marape said. “I want to first see who in our current Coalition are able persons to be entrusted with portfolios. “We want to ensure that whilst we satisfy our political obligations to all Coalition partners, the best persons must be appointed to various portfolios. “Also, as we review individual department and agency performances of the last three years, we want to also look at heads of departments and agencies so that we appoint experienced and capable people. “This is so that we hit the ground running so that we achieve the outcomes we desire.” PM Marape said one of the most-striking things about Papua New Guinea was that the Human Development Index (HDI) had not improved ...

 PAPUA NEW GUINEA WORLD CUP SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT This year’s postponed Rugby League World Cup is shaping up as the most competitive in history, with high-profile players littered across the competing nations. After an impressive win over the Fiji Bati at the Pacific Test and with the Prime Minister’s XIII all wrapped up, the dust has now settled, and it’s left the Papua New Guinea Kumuls squad announcement with much anticipation.  Stanley has already mobilised his squad, with the team landing in Port Moresby on Saturday. He spoke on the importance of the camp and the need for the team to be seen off by the country before the players make their World Cup Campaign.  “The players needed to feel a sense of ownership of the team. It’s important that they see the country is behind them, and to be seen off by our fans in person means that when they play, they can relate directly to it,” said Stanley. For some of the players, it will be a long-awaited homecomin...