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10/07/2026

Two of the greatest to ever do it 👏

Floyd Mayweather sending support to Cristiano Ronaldo following his final World Cup match ⚽️

10/07/2026

BROTHERHOOD IN LEADERSHIP FROM FORMER SOMARE BOYS AND ROADS IN LEGACY – HON JAMES MARAPE AND HON BELDEN NAMAH
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by a Brother of both Leaders at Heart
Port Moresby, 10th July, 2026

The story of Papua New Guinea’s politics is often told through the shifting tides of alliances and the resilience of leaders who rise above history. Hon. Belden Namah was once the first to break ranks, joining the opposition to install Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, while Hon. James Marape stood as the last man with Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare before eventually crossing to O’Neill’s government months later. Their paths diverged, their loyalties tested, yet today they stand together as not bound by party or past, but by faith and leadership. Marape has embraced Namah as his brother and Minister, a gesture that speaks of reconciliation and unity beyond political calculation.

This weekend’s events in Vanimo are more than ceremonial launches of bridges, sealed roads, and classrooms. They are a living testimony that leadership can heal divisions and transform resource wealth into national assets. The partnership with Ok Tedi Mining Limited through the Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme has turned mining revenues into sealed roads, bridges, and schools as tangible legacies for the people of West Sepik. Farmers from Lumi and Edwaki will now carry their produce to the Vanimo wharf with greater ease, children will learn in new classrooms, and communities once isolated will be connected to healthcare and markets.

Marape’s decision to stand with Namah and the people of West Sepik, even on a day scheduled for a Cabinet reshuffle, reflects a leadership style rooted in presence and care. It is not the reshuffle that defines him, but the roads he opens, the bridges he commissions, and the classrooms he delivers. His vision is rural development, and the evidence is undeniable as roads are being connected across the nation like never before, setting legacies that will endure long after the speeches fade.

This is a history worth digesting for the weekend as a history of brotherhood forged from past divisions, of leadership that chooses service over ceremony, and of a government that turns faith into infrastructure. It is a reminder that politics is not only about power but about the roads we build, the lives we connect, and the legacies we leave behind.

10/07/2026

MINISTER WIN DAKI ON CORRUPTION IN THE HIGHEST OFFICE

When the people’s money is stolen it is corruption in the highest office

Port Moresby, 10th July 2024

When state funds become family wealth, the nation bleeds* that is when the disbursement of millions from the Department of Commerce & Industry’s SME fund to relatives and supporters of Minister Win Bakri Daki, just nine months before NGE2027, is neither fair nor lawful. It is a direct breach of the Public Finance Management Act 1995, which demands that all public monies be applied strictly to their appropriated purpose. Redirecting agricultural SME funds to political allies and family members violates Sections 4 and 5 on accountability and lawful expenditure.

The Leadership Code under Section 27 of the Constitution prohibits leaders from using their office for personal gain or favoring relatives. Payments to family and supporters are a textbook conflict of interest. The Criminal Code further defines misappropriation as the dishonest application of property belonging to another, which in this case is the people’s money. Such conduct is prosecutable.

The Organic Law on the Ombudsman Commission empowers the Commission to investigate and refer leaders who breach the Leadership Code. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the Police Fraud Squad, and the Auditor-General are all legitimate avenues for referral. Prime Minister Marape’s removal of Daki’s portfolio and the ordering of a forensic audit already confirm that the matter is under investigation.

Commentaries from Opposition Leader James Nomane and civic advocates have described this as _“very clear corruption action.”_ Past convictions of leaders like Paul Tiensten and Paul Paraka prove that misuse of state funds leads to imprisonment. The precedent is set: corruption is punishable, and no leader is above the law.

This is corruption at the highest level. It is the betrayal of small village farmers who were meant to benefit from these funds. It is the betrayal of taxpayers who carry the weight of government. It is the betrayal of democracy itself.

We must demand accountability. The law is clear, the evidence is strong, and justice must prevail.

10/07/2026

PRIME MINISTER HON. JAMES MARAPE COMMENDED FOR RESPONDING TO THE PEOPLE’S CALL FOR INTEGRITY IN LEADERSHIP
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The nation acknowledges and appreciates Prime Minister Hon. James Marape for his firm response to the people’s call to remove corrupt politicians at the highest level of government. His decisive stance reflects the growing demand for integrity, accountability, and discipline within the leadership of Papua New Guinea.

The Prime Minister’s call for the removal of corrupt administrators across all government institutions further demonstrates his commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring that the machinery of government serves the people with honesty and transparency.

This renewed focus on ethical governance marks a turning point in the fight against corruption and reinforces the principle that public office is a sacred trust, not a privilege for personal gain.

The people stand with the Prime Minister in his efforts to cleanse the system and uphold the values of good governance, justice, and national progress.

10/07/2026

Marape cabinet reshuffle announcement deferred

PRIME Minister James Marape’s announcement of the new National Executive Council (NEC) composition and ministerial portfolio allocations has been deferred.

The Prime Minister’s Office said the release of the Cabinet line-up will now take place after Marape returns to Port Moresby from Vanimo, where he is attending Connect PNG programme engagements.

The announcement is expected on Sunday or Monday.

Marape had earlier announced that a Cabinet reshuffle and appointment of new ministers would be made to strengthen government performance, improve service delivery, and fast-track the implementation of key commitments following the 2022 National General Election.

The Office of the Prime Minister thanked the media and the public for their patience and understanding as the final arrangements are completed.

10/07/2026

CLEAN THE HOUSE – PNG STANDS WITH PMJM
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Discipline Must Prevail, Corruption Must End

Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed that a Cabinet reshuffle is imminent, driven by performance reviews and public concerns over ministerial integrity. With only nine months before writs are issued for the 2027 National General Election, Marape is under pressure to act decisively against underperforming and corrupt ministers, while reinforcing accountability across both Cabinet and the Public Service.

Prime Minister Marape has postponed the announcement briefly but confirmed changes will be made to strengthen delivery of government commitments. Ministers have been under review since early 2026, with assessments based on integrity, delivery of policies, and responsiveness to public concerns. Commerce and Industry Minister Win Bakri Daki was removed from his portfolio, replaced by Finance Minister Thomas Opa, as an independent audit investigates misuse of SME development funds. Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has been directed to crack down on agency heads failing to submit reports or meet statutory obligations.

Marape has emphasized zero tolerance for corruption, linking the reshuffle to broader reforms including the Ombudsman Commission and merit-based appointments. Coalition partners may be uneasy, but Marape’s move signals he is willing to risk internal disputes to restore credibility. By acting against corruption and underperformance, he aligns with widespread public demand for accountability.

With nine months before the 2027 election, the reshuffle is critical to demonstrate results and discipline. The forensic audit of the SME Fund is proof that this government will not tolerate misuse of public money. Ministers who fail the test of integrity and performance will be removed. The loyal Pangu backbenchers must rise, not as silent observers, but as defenders of the nation’s trust.

This is not just about politics as it is about restoring trust, protecting resources, and securing PNG’s future. The people demand clean leadership, and the Prime Minister is ready to deliver it.

*PNG will support PMJM. Discipline must prevail. Corruption must end!*

10/07/2026

PRIME MINISTER HON JAMES MARAPE’S EVERY JOURNEY BUILDS THE NATION

lPort Moresby
10th July, 2026

Prime Minister James Marape’s travels are not indulgences but strategic missions into securing infrastructure, conservation, defence, and youth development. To dismiss them is to dismiss the foundations of our own progress.

The attempt by _The National_ to portray Prime Minister James Marape’s overseas engagements as “unnecessary trips” is a shallow distortion of reality. Each journey undertaken by the Prime Minister is anchored in national interest and has delivered tangible outcomes for Papua New Guinea. His mission to France secured *over K400 million for Rabaul Port,* alongside millions more for forestry and nature conservation as investments that strengthen our economy and safeguard our environment.

Equally, his presence at the State of Origin in Brisbane was not a leisure outing but a diplomatic breakthrough. Standing with the Prime Ministers of *Tonga and Samoa*, alongside *Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,* and NRL leaders *Peter V’landys, Andrew Abdo, and Peter Beattie,* he witnessed the announcement of *$250 million for schoolboys and schoolgirls rugby league.* This is a direct investment in Pacific youth, including PNG, ensuring pathways into sport, discipline, and opportunity for our children.

The same press once celebrated the *PUKPUK Treaty,* a defence pact binding PNG to brotherly protection. That treaty itself was born of international relations as proof that diplomacy, defence, and sport are inseparable. Yet today, the writers and editors of _*The National*_ appear *speechless and wisdomless,* failing to connect the dots between diplomacy and national progress.

Responsible journalism demands inquiry, not ignorance. Instead of politically motivated headlines, the media should seek clarity from the Prime Minister’s office. To dismiss these travels is to dismiss the very foundations of PNG’s progress in *infrastructure, conservation, defence, and sport.*

Prime Minister Marape’s travels are *proper, purposeful, and patriotic.* They are the building blocks of a stronger, more secure, and more united Papua New Guinea.

10/07/2026

We're in a country where crooks are glorified as Martyrs ‼️🙄😏🇵🇬

Minister Jimmy Maladina is currently a senior minister in the Marape-Rosso government.

In May of 2015, the National Court found the former NPF Chairman guilty of conspiring to defraud the fund of K2.65 million by over-inflating construction costs for the NPF Tower (now Deloitte Tower).

Maladina was sentenced but did not receive jail time (sentence) because the court gave him a suspended sentence. His convictions were later completely overturned by the Supreme Court. ⚖️

When you're found guilty, that means you're automatically convicted and sentence should follow suit.

Technically, he had been declared a convicted cr!minal by the National Court despite the latter Supreme Court ruling.

That makes PNG a place where crooks are glorified as Martyrs 😏🇵🇬

This also proves a point that PNG has two sets of laws; one for the top shots and the other for the simple grassroots 🙄

MALADINA MUST NOT TOUCH PAPUA LNG.

This is a project for the people of PNG, not for individuals with a questionable record.

For the sake of transparency, accountability, and the future of our resource sector, Minister Maladina must be removed from the Petroleum Ministry immediately.

Landowners and the nation need to have confidence that Papua LNG will be managed with integrity.

10/07/2026

Cabinet reshuffle is timely for the good of our country🙏

10/07/2026

PM don’t do unnecessary trips, every trip has a national interest , example to France to secure over K400miliion for Rabual Port plus additional millions for nature /forestry conservation.

This photo depicts Tonga and Samoa PM and Australia PM after the announcement of the $250million for school boys/ girls rugby league. He is also here with NRL chairman Peter Valyndis, CEO Andrew Abdo and Board Member Peter Beattie the former premier of Queensland.

If you happy with PNG in NRL, then such meetings must take place to break the ice.

PMJM
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