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 COFFEE growers, investors and stakeholders in Papua New Guinea  need to take heed and work closely with the Marape Government to revamp the once thriving industry. Prime Minister James Marape MP said this was totally necessary to give new direction and focus on re-establishing the cash crop which was and still is the life-line and economic security for ordinary Papua New Guineans and businesses that specialize in the development, processing and export of the commodity. Prime Minister Marape said it was unfortunate that over the years the crop had been allowed to deteriorate through lack of attention, research and development, grower incentives, infrastructure development, downstream processing and other value-adding innovations. He said this time around and under his government, the country has no choice but to directly deal with the industry under a newly created Ministry to oversee its expansion from production through to manufacturing and export. The Prime Minister said the coffee

Spain’s capital city of Madrid is a fantastic destination for a European city break if you’re looking for fascinating culture and impressive architecture. Let’s take a look at the city’s must-see attractions and introduce you to some of the best places to find delicious vegan food. Top Attractions In Madrid  There’s a huge range of museums, galleries, monuments and sights to see in Madrid, making it hard to fit everything into your schedule. If you only have time for three, make it these: #1. Prado National Museum  Museo Nacional del Prado is one of Spain’s most popular tourist attractions . As Spain’s national art museum its collection of Spanish art is second to none, but it’s also home to one of the world’s finest collections of European art. With literally thousands of paintings and sculptures inside, there’s a lot to explore –  so plan your itinerary in advance to prioritise the artworks you want to see most. #2. Royal Palace of Madrid  The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official S

 Papua New Guinea is currently ranked, 30 out of 100 countries, in the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index Report, making it one of the most corrupt countries in the world.  TIPNG Board Chairman, Peter Aitsi said this during the launch of the 2022 Corruption Perception Report this week in Port Moresby. The theme for this year’s CPI report is ‘Conflict, Peace, and Security. PNG has not seen much improvement from its 2021 CPI ranking, because of the level of the Government’s efforts, in clamping down on public sector corruption.  In 2021, PNG was ranked 124 out of 180 countries in the CPI Report.  TIPNG Chairman Peter Aitsi says the 2022 report highlights the need for political leaders to recognize the threats of corruption to national and international peace and security.   Echoing similar sentiments, Interim Chairman of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Thomas Eluh, says it is embarrassing to see PNG, as one of the most highly corrupt countries in the world.   He called on al

This is not yet a Nissan production car, but it may well be in your electric not so far future, writes Brian Byrne. It’s a two-seat convertible concept EV called the Max-Out and was recently revealed at an event in Yokohama, Japan. If produced it would likely be the first convertible electric car on the block. While the EV industry has envisaged or produced all the regular formats from hatchbacks to trucks, the Max-Out is the first convertible concept we have seen in the genre.