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 PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says he told Puma Energy bluntly in Singapore on Sunday (January 8, 2023) that he does not “tolerate the country being held to ransom”. He said this in Parliament on Tuesday (January 10, 2023) when answering a series of questions from Southern Highlands Governor Hon. William Powi in relation to the standoff between Puma and Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) last Thursday (January 5, 2023) over foreign exchange (FX) issues that resulted in all Air Niugini flights being cancelled. The Prime Minister also informed Parliament that: • The country had K13 billion in foreign reserves at BPNG which was the highest ever since 1975, so lack of FX was not an issue; • Government had directed Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd and Mineral Resources Development Company to look at downstream processing of PNG oil and gas resources; and  • Puma had been directed to buy Kutubu crude oil from Southern Highlands from Santos in PNG Kina and be processed in-country at its Napa

Chronicle Books, ages 5 and up, 42 cards in drawer box This fun and easy-to-play card game featuring Bob Barner’s colorful and lively animal characters is sure to be a family favorite. Players try to gather as many of the same cards as possible to create sets of each animal, including panda bears, lions, elephants, and more! The oversized cards come in an elegant drawer box with a ribbon drawstring, making them durable for years to come. Cards are always fun to play with whether sheltering inside from blistering heat, traveling somewhere or just driving. I’m not comfortable with introducing my kids to the traditional card games, but these animal cards are just the right alternative. Read more »