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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 s...

Nissan’s Ariya electric family crossover SUV arrived here last summer after many months of hype and speculation, writes Trish Whelan. Some call it a coupe crossover due to the car’s sloping roofline, but anyway it has a stand-out futuristic design, stunning good looks and very spacious cabin with a flat floor front and rear which adds to the roomy feel. It provided me with huge comfort and had all the connectivity and specification that I’d ever need in a car.  Ariya is bigger than it looks from the outside – larger than the brand’s hugely popular Qashqai SUV but not as big as the X-Trail. It is quite high and doors open wide. Features include a black grille, slim LED headlamps and daytime running lights, while at the rear lights from side to side show the width of the car.  Interior styling is premium all the way with beautiful upholstery, excellent fit and finish, tactile materials which add to the sense of wellbeing. A minimalist dashboard features two side by side large 12.3-i...