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The Marape Government has vowed to work closely with key government agencies in combating corruption in Papua New Guinea.  PNG’s Acting Prime Minister John Rosso said this at the launch of the new Annual Statement by the Ombudsman Commission in Port Moresby last Friday. Mr. Rosso says the government cannot tackle corruption alone, and needs a collective effort from every individual, including government agencies. Papua New Guinea is ranked among the top 50 countries in the world that’s been perceived as highly corrupted. The 2021 corruption perception index by Transparency International has indicated a slight improvement from 142 out of 180 countries in 2020 to a rank of 124 last year. However, more work is needed. Mr. Rosso said the government is keen in working closely with key government bodies to improve its ranking on the corruption perception index.  The acting Prime Minister said corruption boils down to the attitude of individuals which needs a complete change. Mr. Rosso stress

Nissan is to continue as the Official Vehicle Partner of the Football Association of Ireland for a new three-year term up to 2026, writes Trish Whelan.  Nissan has played a pivotal role in driving the development of football in communities all over Ireland since it became an FAI partner in September 2019. The car company will continue to supply a fleet of 55 vehicles to FAI Development Officers and other personnel working across Ireland to promote football and to attract girls and boys of all ages and abilities to play the game.  The total value of the cars is €2 million and the fleet includes the new Nissan Qashqai e-Power which allows drivers to experience the thrill of EV driving without ever having to plug in the car to recharge it. Other cars supplied to the fAI are 100pc electric, mild hybrid and hybrid vehicles as part of an ongoing green initiative which is helping the FAI reduce its carbon footprint.  Commenting, FAI CEO, Jonathan Hill, said: “The 55 electrified vehicles keep