PNG Trade Union Congress boss replaced

John Paska
The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, John Paska, has reportedly been replaced and Ugwalubu Moana from the Teachers Association has been appointed as interim President, according to a post by journalist Scott Waide.

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