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Wewak MP raises financial concerns over PNG Unity Games change
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Wewak MP raises financial concerns over PNG Unity Games change

From Post-Courier · () English

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  • Wewak District MP Stanley Samban expressed concerns over a Cabinet decision to move the 2028 PNG Unity Games from East Sepik province to Southern Highlands Province.
  • Samban highlighted that East Sepik had already invested significantly in securing hosting rights for the games.
  • The decision was made by Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, and Sports Kinoka Hotune.

Wewak District MP Stanley Samban has voiced strong objections to a recent Cabinet decision that relocates the 2028 PNG Unity Games from East Sepik province to Southern Highlands Province. Samban, who also serves as the Deputy Speaker, emphasized the substantial investments East Sepik had already made to secure the hosting rights.

The move, initiated by Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, and Sports Kinoka Hotune, has raised financial concerns for the province. Samban's questioning of the decision underscores a potential conflict between national directives and provincial readiness and investment.

The article does not detail the reasons behind the Minister's decision or the specific financial implications for East Sepik beyond the initial investment. Further details on the financial impact and the rationale for the relocation are not provided.

East Sepik had already invested heavily to secure hosting rights.

— Stanley Muts SambanWewak District MP Stanley Samban explaining his concerns over the relocation of the PNG Unity Games.
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