Paiela lawmaker Gidron Maso Karipe officially joined the ruling Pangu Pati party but made it clear that his support is conditional on concrete action for his electorate and the long-delayed Porgera Mine benefits. In a statement released on August 18, Karipe said his decision reflects the “collective will of the people of Porgera–Paiela.” He also...

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