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๐€ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐Š๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐š, ๐€๐ง ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐„๐ŽDuring the tenure of former MP Mogerema Sigo Wei, ...
16/01/2025

๐€ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐Š๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐š, ๐€๐ง ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐„๐Ž

During the tenure of former MP Mogerema Sigo Wei, one name stands out for exceptional service and unwavering commitment to education under Salt Nomane Karamui District: Peter Kamasunga, a remarkable District Education Officer (DEO) off all the district staffs so far.

Peter Kamasungaโ€™s leadership in coordinating the District School Fees Scheme was nothing short of extraordinary. His dedication ensured that countless students received the support they needed to continue their education. Those who had the privilege of witnessing his tireless efforts can attest to his hard work and genuine concern for the future of young minds.

Under the visionary collaboration between Peter Kamasunga and MP Mogerema Sigo Wei, a unique culture of engagement was fostered. The former MP made it a priority to meet students face-to-face, creating a safe space for them to voice their challengesโ€”whether related to school fees or accommodations. This hands-on approach demonstrated a rare and powerful commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of students directly.

Beyond financial support, accommodations were also prioritized. Over the course of four years, housing arrangements were secured for at least one or two educational institutions within the country, giving students a stable environment to focus on their studies. This holistic approach to student welfare ensured that they were not only educated but also supported in building a solid foundation for their future.

Today, many of these students have successfully transitioned into professional careers, making significant contributions to their respective fields. Their achievements stand as a testament to the life-changing impact of leaders like Peter Kamasunga and MP Mogerema Sigo Wei.

Peter Kamasungaโ€™s legacy serves as an inspiration to all who aspire to make a difference in education and beyond. His commitment to the well-being of students will be remembered as a cornerstone of progress in our district.

We honor such leadership portrayed, which has truly changed lives and shaped the future of our community. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ“š

๐‘ท๐‘ช: ๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ฒ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’”๐’–๐’๐’ˆ๐’‚'๐’” ๐‘ญ๐’‚๐’„๐’†๐’ƒ๐’๐’๐’Œ ๐’‚๐’„๐’„๐’๐’–๐’๐’•.

07/01/2025

FACT CHECKS: COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT THE IRC

The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) plays a crucial role in Papua New Guineaโ€™s development, but its responsibilities are often misunderstood. Here are key clarifications to common misconceptions:

Fact 1: IRC is responsible for collecting taxes. The IRCโ€™s primary role is to administer and enforce tax laws in Papua New Guinea. It ensures taxes are collected in compliance with the legislation enacted by Parliament. The IRC does not determine how much tax individuals or businesses should payโ€”this is decided by Parliament through tax laws. For example, Parliament determines the tax rates for SMEs and large corporations, not the IRC.

Fact 2: IRC is not responsible for lowering or increasing tax rates. Adjustments to tax rates, whether increases or decreases, are decided by Parliament. The IRCโ€™s role is to implement and enforce these decisions. It has no authority to change. Department of Treasury is responsible for tax policy formulation. IRC can propose or offer advice only but it is up to Department of Treasury and ultimately Parliament to make legislative changes.

Fact 3: IRC is not responsible for how tax money is spent. The taxes collected by the IRC are remitted to the Waigani Public Accounts. Decisions on how these funds are allocated and spent fall under the National Governmentโ€™s budgetary processes. The IRC is solely focused on collecting taxes, not managing government expenditures.

Fact 4: IRC is not responsible for inflation or price control. Inflation and the prices of goods and services are influenced by global economic conditions, market forces, and national policies. The IRC has no role in regulating or controlling prices. Its sole mandate is to administer and enforce tax laws.

Fact 5: IRC staff, including the Commissioner General, pay the same taxes as everyone else.
IRC staff members are taxpayers, too. They pay the same tax rates on their salaries as all other citizens and experience the same tax burdens as the public.

Fact 6: Not everyone pays the top bracket of 42%. Only the top income earners earning above K250,000 pay that. And those earning below 20k per year do not pay tax - thanks to the Marape Government. There is a progressive method of calculating your income tax using a table.

Understanding these distinctions is critical. There is a lot of misinformation being circulated by people with vested interests and those who refuse to educate themselves on these facts.

There is rich information at IRC website so care to check it out: https://irc.gov.pg/

Authorized for Release

Sam Koim, OBE
Commissioner General
Internal Revenue Commission

07/01/2025

5/1/25@morning hours.

BGH 368 White Mark X driver drink and drive over the Goilala people selling firewood at the junction of Pari Road at Sabama. It ran over a little Goilala girl who died instantly, while another Goilala fighting for his life. On the other end, Goilala men got up and chopped driver half dead, (Hope he recovers, attached video) while the crew escaped but Golalas chased him. Please pass the message around so that the relatives of the owner of this car and person who was chopped can reach this message. The origin of the driver is said to be from Walum Mokoi Tribe and his name is known as David Moro.

Live Reporting from Sabama.

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