Treasury Minister Patrick Pruaitch

More than 80 Government MPs leave for Alotau

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill told the media at the Jackson’s airport that since the formation of the Government, they haven’t had the opportunity to sit down and discuss their programs with their coalition partners and Members.

“So this is a good opportunity to do that.

“This is not about numbers game. We are going down there to discuss our work program for the next 12 months before the elections.”

Treasury Minister and National Alliance Party Leader, Patrick Pruaitch, said: “The NA is all about stability and we believe in stability.

Filipino businesses here for opportunities

PCCCI chairman Wong Cheung Cha is leading 32 business people to PNG in search of business opportunities.

The delegation flew in from the Philippines today.

The tentative program states that the briefing with the treasury minister will include other key government agencies like the Bank of PNG, PNG Customs, Internal Revenue Commission, National Fisheries Authority, and the Department of Agriculture who directly play a part in trade and investment in the country.