Will Grand Chief Sir Ipatas topple Marape at VONC?

By Lucas Neah

Will Grand Chief Sir Ipatas topple Marape at 10:00am on 15th April 2025? PNGs political culture is a bit different to what we see in Australia,

New Zealand and others. In PNG a new Prime Minister can be elected against all odds, a land of the unexpected.

Late Sir Julius Chan showed that never say die attitude, in the first VONC attempt in March 2024, he made his interest known to be the oppositions alternate PM nominee. His old age and related ailments did not stop him from

PNG at a Crossroads: Governance Reforms Fall Short

Papua New Guinea's democratic experiment has faced significant challenges since independence. The 2001 introduction of the Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates (OLIPPAC) was intended as a watershed moment for political stability.

Drawing inspiration from Australia's governance model, this reform—along with the Limited Preferential Voting (LPV) system implemented in 2007—aimed to bring coherence to a fragmented political landscape. However, these well-intentioned reforms have largely failed to achieve their objectives, primarily because they attempt to superimpose formal democratic structures onto a society

GRADE 10 SCHOOL LEAVER BECOMES COP, THEN BUILDS A BUSINESS EMPIRE

By Des Yes

In Port Moresby, the name “Comfort Taxi” has become a household brand—a symbol of safety, consistency, and local success. But behind thewheel of this well-known business is a man with a humble story that speaks volumes about resilience, faith, and hard work. His name is Nathan Milyo. And what started as a journey from the remote Highlands has turned into a powerful example of what’s possible when you refuse to give up. I have