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 PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has thanked all 118 MPs for their support over the last two weeks, culminating in yesterday’s (December 2, 2022) marathon session in which the 2023 Budget was overwhelmingly passed. He also announced that he is leaving for Sydney, Australia, today (December 3, 2022) to attend the 16th PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference. PNG PM Marape [Left] Minister Duma [right] PM Marape said Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso was out of the country on duty travel in Europe and Africa, and in their absence, United Resource Party Leader and State Enterprises Minister Hon. William Duma would be Acting Prime Minister. “I will be out for the country for three days and will be back next Tuesday (December 6, 2022) afternoon,” he said. “I ask our people to give their support to Hon. Duma, who has been an MP since 2002, while he is Acting Prime Minister.” PM Marape appealed to everyone in Papua New Guinea for peace and calm during the Christmas and New Year

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric. The Renault Group in Ireland, comprising Renault and Dacia brands, finished out 2022 with a combined 7.1pc share of the passenger car market in Ireland, writes Brian Byrne.  The Renault Arkana, with 1,223 units, was the best seller in the parent brand’s range, followed by the Clio (1,193) and Captur (967). In the Dacia brand, the top seller was the Duster (1,434), followed by the Sandero (1,318) and the Jogger 7-seater (637). Patrick Magee, Country Operations Director, Renault Group, said he was very happy with the group’s performance given supply challenges earlier in the year.”It has been a good start to 2023 with good supply across both brands,” he added, noting the new brand identity Dacia range which has arrived and the all new Megane E-Tech electric for which consumer interest and orders are high. In the LCV market Renault Group finished in 4th position with 9.3pc market share.