Since May to June 2026, I had the privilege of leading high‑level discussions and negotiations with two international companies seeking to participate in Papua New Guinea’s growing economy through partnerships with Brave Group (PNG) Limited. Each came with different interests, but both recognised the strategic value, credibility, and national influence that Brave Group carries in PNG. The first company approached us with the intention of becoming a major client by purchasing goods from Brave Group. However, their proposal required taking 50% equity ownership of Brave Group as a condition of doing business. After careful consideration, I made the firm decision to decline the offer.   My stance remains clear and unwavering: PNG’s economic power, ownership, and identity must remain in the hands of PNGeans. No amount of foreign capital or convenience is worth surrendering the very legacy we are building for our people. Brave Group will continue to supply what the world...

Picture Supplied Sack the Minister: SME Corruption Exposes Theft of Public Money By: Hon. James Nomane  Thursday, 25 June 2026 Papua New Guinea New Guinea's small and medium enterprise programme — conceived to lift ordinary citizens out of poverty and build a productive private sector — has been comprehensively pillaged. Thanks to whistleblowers, the Opposition has received documentary evidence that reveals a pattern of fraud, cronyism, and kleptocracy so brazen that it demands immediate criminal investigation and the sacking of the responsible Minister. Whilst the country has missed out on SME support as a priority program under the Marape government, the hundreds of millions in budget appropriation in every budget cycle have gone to the hands of a few: relatives, cronies, and political allies. Funding that could have grown the economy has been sadly consumed by the “kaikai man”. The evidence is damning, documented, and undeniable. Payment registers obtained by ...

OPPOSITION SALUTES PRP'S HISTORIC FIRST FUNDRAISER EVENT  Sunday, 31 May 2026 By Hon. James Nomane. On behalf of the Parliamentary Opposition, I warmly congratulate the People’s Reform Party on the outstanding success of its inaugural fundraising dinner, held last evening at Dynasty Restaurant, Vision City, Port Moresby. Under the stewardship of Governor for East Sepik and Parliamentary Party Leader, Hon. Allan Bird MP, Party Founder Hon. James Donald MP, and Parliamentary Member Hon. Maso Hewabi MP, the People's Reform Party has demonstrated exactly what principled political leadership looks like — organised, purposeful, and resolute. The evening drew Members of Parliament, business leaders, community elites, and supporters from across the country. This was a powerful signal that Papua New Guineans from every walk of life are ready for genuine change. The event was entertaining, inspiring and significant in meaning. It is the kind of first step that, in hindsight, ...

🚨 BREAKING: ISRAEL & U.S. STRIKE IRANIAN NUCLEAR AND MILITARY TARGETS Tensions in the Middle East have exploded as Israel and the United States launch powerful coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. 🇮🇱 Israel’s Air Assault: Israel has carried out major airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Over 70 air-defense systems have been destroyed, and advanced centrifuge operations have been severely damaged... crippling Iran’s nuclear ambitions. This marks the most direct Israeli assault on Iran’s nuclear program in recent years. 🇮🇷 Iranian Commanders Killed: Israeli precision strikes also targeted the leadership of Iran’s elite forces. Several top IRGC and Quds Force commanders, including Saeed Izadi and Behnam Shahriyari, were killed .. dealing a significant blow to Iran’s military leadership and strategic command. 🇺🇸 U.S. Bombers Enter the Conflict: In a dramatic escalation, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers joined the o...