By Sahar Shalom “To all my beloved brothers and sisters in Papua New Guinea, Covenant Day: The True Meaning of 26 August I wanted to share with you how the tradition of 26 August started and clarify some misconceptions and distortions in relation to it. In 2007 Michael Somare, the nation’s “grand chief” and PrimeContinue reading “It’s Covenant Day! No Repentance Day”
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PNG: a transactional society
We pay 💰 for everything in PNG Reports of paying criminals K300, 000 for the release of hostages is troubling, but not a surprise. In PNG, we pay for everything: Our politicians bribe electoral officials to win elections Prime minister candidates pay other politicians to join various camps to form government When prime ministers underperform,Continue reading “PNG: a transactional society”
Cargo Cult
The problem with Papua New Guineans is that they don’t make the link between their votes, and quality of life. If you voted a Pangu endorsed candidate, you were voting Marape for PM. When you voted PNC endorsed candidate, you were voting O’Neill for PM. When you voted John Kaupa, well, you can be forgivenContinue reading “Cargo Cult”
How many bad decisions can PNG take? – Allan Bird
Allan Bird By Allan Bird, Governor of East Sepik I spent 5 years in government as a nice flower pot, a decoration of Parliament. I disagreed with many bad decisions of government. But you can only say so in caucus, otherwise you are not a team player. Government operates by the PM getting what heContinue reading “How many bad decisions can PNG take? – Allan Bird”
Bougainville issue: unanswered questions and points of contention
The Bougainville issue was debated on the floor of parliament today. Here is a summary of what I think are the points of contention. This is the most controversial of all: that the referendum results were intended to be non-binding. This provision is captured in both the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the PNG Constitution. FormerContinue reading “Bougainville issue: unanswered questions and points of contention”
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