The Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery (SPCPSR), Governor Gary Juffa, has commended the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, and all government agencies involved in the recent operation in Wau and Bulolo that resulted in the apprehension of 87 foreign […]
The Special Parliamentary Committee on Pubic Sector Reform and Service Delivery commends the National Airports Corporation Security Division, Papua New Guinea Customs Service, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, Immigration and Citizenship Authority, and all officers involved in the recent operation at Jacksons International Airport that reportedly disrupted an alleged gold smuggling operation…
In this parliamentary session, the Governor Gary Juffa, Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reforms directs a series of hard-hitting questions to the Minister for Public Service regarding the Government’s newly signed agreement with Dayforce Australia to overhaul Papua New Guinea’s public service payroll system.The questions follows Deloitte audit that uncovered…
Port Moresby, March 2026 – The Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery has issued a strong call for immediate government action on critical national reforms, including the long-delayed implementation of the log export ban and urgent interventions across key public sector systems. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Gary Juffa, MP, tabled […]
Hon. Gary Juffa, Chairman of the SPCPSR, highlights the urgent need for action against alluvial gold smuggling in Papua New Guinea. He urges the government to revoke permits of involved individuals and prosecute them. Investigations reveal companies unlawfully claiming land, emphasizing the importance of oversight and vigilance in resource management amid rising gold prices.
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Telmer, Founder, Artisanal Gold Council, Artisanal Gold Enterprises Date: Monday, 29th September, 2025 (10-Minute Verbal Submission) 1. Introduction and Expert Credibility Honorable Chairman Juffa, distinguished members of the Special Parliamentary Committee. Thank you for the invitation to testify today on a matter of critical importance to the future of Papua New Guinea: […]
The Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery, the Hon. Gary Juffa, today released a preliminary statement following its hearing into the alluvial gold mining sector, revealing findings that point to a national economic emergency driven by massive gold smuggling and systemic regulatory failure.
The Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Service Delivery is conducting an inquiry into Alluvial Mining. The inquiry scope will include: The Committee invites written submissions from interested persons/organisations addressing the terms of reference, including substantiated evidence where possible. All submissions are considered public documents. Please indicate if you wish…
At his speech on the occasion of the Launching of the NMCA on 13th August 2025 at Apec Haus by Prime Minister Marape, the Chairman reflected on his transition as a Public Servant to a member of Parliament witnessing the void of basic government service delivery to its people.“Since Independence we have seen the decline […]
The Chairman of the SPC, Hon Gary Juffa reflects on last week’s 2nd part hearing (Wednesday 06th August) with his fellow committee members, Hon. GC Sir Peter Ipatas, Hon. William Powi and Hon Marsh Narawec, and highlights the following issues. “In early 2025, my committee was alarmed to learn that since December 2023 round logs […]