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Appeal to MPs to Put the Country First - Media Statement By Hon. James Nomane

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MEDIA STATEMENT BY HON. JAMES NOMANE.  Appeal to MPs to Put the Country First (Monday 7 April 2025) Is Papua New Guinea better off since Honourable James Marape became Prime Minister in 2019? This is the key question that all MPs must ask themselves before the upcoming Vote of No Confidence (VONC) in April. All MPs must put the country first and not limit their focus to districts and provinces.  From 2019 to 2025 the cumulative budget total of the Marape government has been K156.8 billion, comprised of K39.9 billion (25%) debt financing and K116.9 billion (75%) tax revenue. This K39.9 billion debt is the highest incurred by any government since Independence and by the end of 2025 our national debt will reach K65.0 billion. This high level of debt will reduce investment in health and education and put more pressure on loan repayments.   We cannot see the cumulative effect of spending K156.8 billion in 6 years? Where are the notable public investments that are making ...

Narendra Modi: "This is a very special gesture which I will always remember"

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi tweeted about his arrival in our country, and the comments from the people of India on this post regarding a warm welcoming gesture shown by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape touching PM Modi's leg as a sign of respect. 


Based on the comments, most of Indians did not expect PM Marape to welcome their PM with such a gesture. They are praising our PM Marape's action and stating that this act alone will greatly contribute to strengthening of the bilateral ties between PNG and India.

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