Critic of major gas deal becomes new Papua New Guinea PM
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Former finance minister James Marape, a critic of a major global gas development deal, was elected by parliament as the new Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea on Thursday after weeks of turmoil over the handling of the South Pacific nation’s resource riches. Marape became Prime Minister by an overwhelming majority of 101 […]
Political chaos results in fall of Papua New Guinea PM
Updated at 5.20pmSydney, AustraliaReuters Prime Minister Peter O’Neill quit on Wednesday after losing the confidence of parliament during weeks of political turmoil in the South Pacific nation, but government supporters in parliament hoped to be able to retain power. O’Neill was met with applause when he announced to parliament in Port Moresby that he had […]
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister quits after weeks of turmoil
Updated: 4.30pmSydney, AustraliaReuters Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill announced his resignation on Sunday after seven years in the top job following weeks of high-level defections from the ruling party. O’Neill had resisted calls to resign for weeks but said recent movements in parliament showed a “need for change”, ABC News reported, handing over the […]