The only shop in Gerehu to have survived the 10th of February 2024 looting and burning was burnt down yesterday (Sunday), a week after the 10th of January. The suspects were apprehended: four kids and one adult! If you’ve been concerned about unemployment and its impact on PNG, or the rise in criminal activities, lawlessness,Continue reading “Where are the parents, siblings, pastors, and the communities?”
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10 Key Points In PNG’s Political Timeline: February 2024 and Beyond
Stuck Ones: Ministers Assisting the Prime Minister
In James Marape’s Pangu-led government, there’s a clear pattern: Ministers who say controversial things are replaced by the Prime Minister. The removed Minister then becomes the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister, helping behind the scenes. This happened with Justin Tketchenko and Ian Ling-Stucky, where Marape took over their ministries but kept them as assistants. TheContinue reading “Stuck Ones: Ministers Assisting the Prime Minister”
Social media shutdown: a diversion from issues that matter
Social media shutdown: a diversion from issues that matter A few years ago, the Black Lives Matter movement in the US faced worse carnage than the situation in Port Moresby on January 10, 2024. Despite this, even Trump didn’t contemplate a social media blackout. The crucial focus should be on addressing key issues: Police Discipline:Continue reading “Social media shutdown: a diversion from issues that matter”
“Glitches in the Systems “
“Glitches in the Systems ” – (A Computer Programmers View) By Melford Ipata via LinkedIn Hey there! So, imagine you’re using a fancy computer system, like the Alesco Payroll System that the PNG Government uses. Some people might think there’s this magic thing called a “glitch in the system” that can automatically undo changes madeContinue reading ““Glitches in the Systems “”
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