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Governor, landowners of PNG rainforests feel unrepresented at summit

On 13 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Radio Australia

Several Papua New Guineans who travelled to Australia for the Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit say little attention was paid to PNG or the Pacific.

The Summit is billed as a get-together of ministers from forest nations, donor countries, corporate leaders and NGOs with a focus on practical action to reduce forest loss.

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People and forests of Papua New Guinea under threat: the government’s failed response to the largest land grab in modern history

On 12 Nov, 2014 By rait man

Despite public statements to the contrary, the PNG government is failing to take meaningful action to address the SABL crisis that is harming its people and environment…

Source: Global Witness via PNGExposed

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G20 corruption rules could affect Pacific bureaucrats

On 12 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Radio Australia

Australia nailed for its role in money laundering as well as discusses possibility of stopping PNG politicians / bureaucrats from travelling if under suspicion...

Politicians and bureaucrats from Pacific nations who are even suspected of corruption could be denied entry in to Australia as part of new rules being looked at by the G20 summit in Brisbane.

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Rainforest Summit must address land grabbing and illegal logging in Papua New Guinea: ACT NOW!

On 11 Nov, 2014 By rait man

The Asia Pacific Rainforest Summit being hosted this week by the Australian Government, must address the serious problems of land grabbing and illegal logging in Papua New Guinea and the rampant corruption that underpins them, says community activist group, ACT NOW!

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Pouru faces abuse charges

On 11 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Managing director of PNG Forest Authority Kanawi Pouru is being sued for abuse of power

Source: Post Courier

A very senior public servant appeared for mention at the Waigani District Court yesterday for abuse of powers in office. Managing director of the PNG Forest Authority Kanawi Pouru was arested and charged last Friday for facilitating and allegedly issuing an operating licence to a controversial logging company late last month.

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Call for Australia to act over illegal PNG logging

On 10 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Picture: Eddie Paine Tanago, ACTNOW and Paul Pavol, Land owner, Pomio

Source: Radio New Zealand

A Papua New Guinea NGO is accusing Australia of being the largest beneficiary of illegal logging and exploitation of PNG's rainforests.

Act Now's comments come as Australia prepares to host an Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit in Sydney this week.

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Australia the largest single beneficiary from PNG rainforest destruction

On 07 Nov, 2014 By Tim

Australia is the largest single beneficiary of rampant and unsustainable logging and land grabbing in Papua New Guinea, according to leading community activist group, ACT NOW!

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Shamed By Concerned Citizens From Other Countries

On 03 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Blogs

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Juffa: Arrest culprits (including Arore & Gore)


On 03 Nov, 2014 By Elizabeth1

Source: Post Courier 

ORO Governor Gary Juffa has appealed to police to arrest and charge those who broke into the provincial assembly building last week in Popondetta.

A formal complaint has been laid with the police and only the accomplices of self-proclaimed governor David Arore have been arrested, said the Regional MP as the political crisis in his province entered its second week.

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Statement on Oro by Leo Dion

On 30 Oct, 2014 By Elizabeth1

MEDIA STATEMENT

 

PURPORTED “VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE” AGAINST HON.GARRY JUFFA, MP                 GOVERNOR FOR ORO PROVINCE

As the Minister responsible for Provincial Governments and Local-level Government matters, I am concern about the events and a purported vote of no confidence against Hon. Garry Juffa MP, Governor for Oro Province by disgruntled faction of the Provincial Assembly Members.

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