As King Charles was crowned, a child in PNG died from lack of proper medical services. But this didn’t stop PNG government from spending K6 million on King Charles’ coronation. In fact, all it needed was a team of five to witness the event at the Buckingham Palace. PNG needs a reaction to this wastage:Continue reading “A response to PNG K6 million splash on King Charles’ Coronation”
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At its core, PNG is corrupt
An Australian PhD student was conducting research on corruption in PNG and met a group of youths in Port Moresby. After a few exchanges asked them: “What is the root of corruption?” One of them pointed to National Parliament building, and said: “There lies the roots, the stem, the branches, and the leaves of corruptionContinue reading “At its core, PNG is corrupt”
Why you cannot run away from BSP
On Easter weekend, BSP unintentionally credited its customers an undisclosed amount of money due to a technological glitch as the bank attempted to update it’s systems. The customers received notifications on their phones. About 30, 000 people rushed to the BSP ATMs and withdrew an average K1, 000 each. Some then subsequently switched banks theContinue reading “Why you cannot run away from BSP”
James Marape vs Joseph Lelang Debate: Winners and Losers
Was it a debate? Panel discussion? Or church gathering even? Whatever it was, the interaction between the PNG PM James Marape and Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang, the first of its kind, was conducted at the back of massive fanfare. The student representative council (SRC) of the six universities of PNG put out statements stating theyContinue reading “James Marape vs Joseph Lelang Debate: Winners and Losers”
Collapse of Golden Sun: Lessons for Papua New Guineans
Golden Sun has now collapsed, leaving behind tens of thousands of Papua New Guineans heartbroken and maybe a good number broke. What should Papua New Guineans learn from this? Used and abused so much, the phrase “nothing is free” has become a cliche. Unless your parents are giving you money, nothing in this Covid-19 strickenContinue reading “Collapse of Golden Sun: Lessons for Papua New Guineans”
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