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  • Opposition Leadership to be known today

    As directed by the Supreme Court on Friday, the members of the Opposition will meet today at 10am and appoint their leader.

    The nation will know today whether Kiriwina-Goodenough MP Douglas Tomuresia will regain his leadership or Chuave MP James Nomane, North-Fly MP James Donald or any other potential Opposition members.

    The democratic appointment process would through secret ballot.

    The Supreme Court gave the directions  after a legal challenge by James Nomane, who was the former Deputy Opposition Leader.

    Nomane had claimed that he was voted in by a majority of opposition MPs, but whose appointment was later rejected by the Speaker of Parliament.

    The current Opposition Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa, disputes Nomane’s claim and maintains his own legitimacy.

    By issuing a clear deadline, the Court has intervened decisively to end the leadership limbo. Opposition MPs now face a choice: rally behind Nomane, reaffirm Tomuriesa, or select a third figure — but only once the election is conducted under a court-mandated timetable.

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  • GG Endorses K126 Million PNGDF Catering Deal

    In a significant move to bolster the welfare and operational support of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, yesterday formally executed a K126.5 million catering and hospitality contract on behalf of the State.

    The three-year contract, valued at K126,530,593.94 (GST inclusive), was awarded by the National Executive Council (NEC) to NKW Catering Limited, a leading national service provider in the hospitality sector. The deal covers all PNGDF units operating within the Southern Region.

    The signing ceremony took place at Government House, witnessed by Secretary for Defence John Hari Akipe, alongside NKW Chairman Nathan Kupa and Chief Executive Officer Peter Findlay**, who both signed on behalf of the company.

    Fully funded by the National Government through the Department of Defence, the contract underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that Defence Force personnel receive consistent, high-quality catering and hospitality services as part of broader efforts to improve military living standards and morale.

    Speaking after the execution, officials from both parties acknowledged the importance of the agreement in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting troops serving across the region.

    The PNGDF has in recent years placed emphasis on professionalising its logistical and welfare support systems, with this latest contract marking a key milestone in that initiative.

    NKW Catering Limited, which has established a strong presence in the resource and defence sectors, is expected to deliver comprehensive catering solutions including meal preparation, facility management, and related hospitality services across multiple military bases.

    This partnership signals a strengthened collaboration between the private sector and the government in supporting national security operations through improved service delivery and infrastructure support.

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