Dede Sophie

PNG Prime Minister and Tari-Pori Member-elect, James Marape, says he will be heading to Wewak, East Sepik Province to set up camp when he returns from the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji.  He says Wewak has been chosen for Pangu Camp to honour the founding father of the nation Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, as he is rested there. Mr. Marape says if Pangu is invited to form the next government, the party has plans to improve the voting system and other structures of government going forward. “All my current coalition partners have given indication of the support to remain in Government. But we respect their choices. Pangu will give respect to their choices.” “They have all choices to make, even up till government formation time. But we will not wait on anyone.” “For me, as I come back from the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Fiji, I will straight relocate into Wewak and we will setup camp there.” “For any members who want to join us, certainly most welcome to join us but I will be

The Papua New Guinea Parliament passed a landmark legislation  when it unanimously voted for the National Trade Bill 2023. I had the honour of introducing the National Trade Policy and the SME Policy and Master Plan in 2017 as the Trade Minister and I was honoured to present the National Trade Bill 2023 today as the Minister for International Trade and Investment. This National Trade Bill 2023 is one of the most important laws in terms of trade and investment because it is set out to achieving the PNG Vision 2050 which specifically notes the importance of diversifying the economy by promoting and expanding trade and investment in the country. The Bill seeks to address the need for the anchorage of the trade policy function of the government, as well as giving the legal mandate to the newly established National Trade Office to carry out its powers and functions as envisioned under the Trade Policy. The Bill serves to clearly define the functions of the Ministry and the trade policy admi