Peter O'Neill

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill made this remarks after the members of parliament vote against the motion of the vote of no confidence against him (O’Neill) last Friday (July 22).  

He said as a trading nation, especially in LNG, as well as minerals and agricultural products, the country need a growing world economy, and stronger trade in commodities, and higher commodity prices, to maximise the recovery in the domestic economy

He said with a number of major oil, gas and mining projects continuing to progress towards the final approval and construction stages, the country is in a stable economic position.

O’Neill made these remarks after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns on slower global economic growth this year and in 2017.

“The Bank of Papua New Guinea has pointed to private sector growing in the first quarter of 2016, compared with a decline in the December quarter of 2015.

The Alotau Accord was set following the 2012 election by the parties and members that went on to form Government.

O’Neill said the Alotau Accord is now an historic agreement in the history of the nation.

“This is the most forward thinking platform for any elected Government in the history of Papua new Guinea.

“This document, the Alotau Accord, clearly identifies key priority areas that we need to advance in our country if we are to deliver real and tangible change for our communities.

Police to be on full alert during Parliament session

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Commander for NCD and Central Province, Sylvester Kalaut has assured the general public that police will not tolerate any mischievousness from the public during or after the Parliament sitting tomorrow.

Masiu sworn-in as MP by Speaker of Parliament

Former prime minister and Governor of New Ireland Sir Julius Chan made this call yesterday when he moved to join the Opposition camp in Port Moresby.

Sir Julius along with the founding father Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and Sir Mekere Morauta called for unity among the Members of Parliament and to lead the country in a democratic way.

“Do not cast aside all those across the aisle on the other side, instead declare the formation of a government of national unity,” Sir Julius told the Opposition members.

He said the nation and the Government thanks him for his service, but the global challenges that face the country are different today than in decades past.

“We were aware that Sir Julius had been planning to move to the Opposition for some time, and I am more than respect his decision,” O’Neill said.

“Government of today is faced by more complex global challenges than at any time in our history.

“We need the next generation of leaders, who are aware of global markets and are schooled in global politics, to lead our nation.

He said Sir Michael was a true father that always had a forgiving heart for his children.

Namah said what transpired was politics and nothing personnel.

Deputy Opposition Leader Sam Basil also apologised to Sir Michael for what they had done in 2011.

He said they realised that they did make a mistake with their actions in forcefully removing Sir Michael.

Basil also publicly apologised to Sir Michael in Wewak during Sir Michael’s 80^th Birthday anniversary in March.

In a media conference this afternoon in Port Moresby, Opposition leader Don Polye claimed that he has evidence that the money totaling up to more than K110 million, coming from government coffers, was used to fund the Alotau Camp.

He called on Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to come out clear and explain where that money came from to fund the camp.

Polye described such an exercise by O’Neill as ‘enticement and bribery’, clouding the members of parliament’s conscience.

The Opposition Leader in a media conference this afternoon said it is likely the Speaker will be introducing the Vote of no-confidence and the Members will debate and vote on it at the same time.

He said as per the Standing Orders of Parliament proceedings, it requires seven days when the vote of no-confidence is introduce for MPs to deliberate on.

He said the Opposition is ready to take the matter to court if this happens tomorrow.

Opposition leader Don Polye revealed this at a press conference in Port Moresby.

However, the venue has not been mentioned.

He said the main aim of the camp was to give chance to other members of Parliament to join them and throw down the O'Neill-Dion government.

Polye said he is confident that MPs will be joining them within the five days.

Meanwhile, Parliament have been set to reconvene this Friday at 2pm after the Court ordered the Speaker Theo Zurenuoc to recall parliament within 5 days.