Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program

This good news comes after successful negotiations between the PNGSDP and the four local Members of Parliament led by Governor Taboi Awi Yoto.

North Fly MP and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, James Donald, who has taken the lead in this initiative, said about 20, 000 rubber farmers and families across the province are expected to benefit from this deal.

Lawyers representing Sir Mekere, Attorney General Ano Pala, Parliament Speaker Theo Zurenuoc, the NEC and Prime Minister Peter O’Neill argued the issue of standing on Friday afternoon.

Justices Ambeng Kandakasi, Joseph Yagi and Don Sawong, after hearing arguments, reserved their decision to a later date.

If the court finds that Sir Mekere has standing or a right to file a lawsuit as a private citizen, then it will proceed to the substantive hearing of the case.