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US Embassy in Port Moresby hasn’t apologised to PNG

Following US President Joe Biden’s claims that his uncle Bosie was eaten by cannibals in PNG, the U.S. Embassy – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea issued a statement without an apology. Thousands in PNG have taken it to the social media calling for an apology, it’s looks like there won’t be any, and here’s why: TheContinue reading “US Embassy in Port Moresby hasn’t apologised to PNG”

KEEPING OUR POLLIES HONEST

PC: Dr Joseph Ketan By Joseph Ketan It is hard to keep track of politicians. We cannot hold them accountable for their actions if we do not know what they are doing – or not doing – with respect to their duties. We have got to keep our politicians honest by keeping an eye onContinue reading “KEEPING OUR POLLIES HONEST”

Disappointing disaster responses in PNG

Disappointing disaster responses in PNG PNG’s history for disaster response is fraught with delays, inefficiency, and corruption. Here are some blunders we experience during disasters: Under the Public Finance Management Act, the tender process is suspended when a disaster is declared. This is done to ensure the response is not delayed by the bureaucracy ofContinue reading “Disappointing disaster responses in PNG”

Saving for Rainy Day: East Sepik Province Responds to Disaster

East Sepik Province (ESP) was hit by 7. 0 magnitude earthquake and flooding, destroying more than 1000 homes. ESP Governor Allan Bird, learning from the Kadavor volcanic eruption in previous years – when the government was very slow in responding – saved money just in case the province had another disaster. Now he’s using thoseContinue reading “Saving for Rainy Day: East Sepik Province Responds to Disaster”

Gold Refinery and Gold Bullion are different concepts: Don’t mix them up

The Marape Government is pushing through a legislation to establish a gold refinery in PNG. Though the legislation will make it legal to have such refinery, the actual contents of the deal with a foreign company that will build and operate the refinery has not being made public. Because the government has the numbers (ofContinue reading “Gold Refinery and Gold Bullion are different concepts: Don’t mix them up”