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Juffa: Criminals running logging firms in PNG

On 24 Jul, 2015 By ACTNOW

Source: Andrew Alphonse, Post Courier

LOGGING companies in this country are run and owned by ‘foreign criminals Mafias’ who have no regard for the laws of this sovereign nation.

Oro Governor Garry Juffa said this during a press conference early Wednesday morning. He later raised the same during Question Time in Parliament.

SABL issue explained in new Fact Sheet for communities

On 08 Jul, 2015 By ACTNOW

Even though the Commission of Inquiry into the land grab has found the SABL process was flawed, land grabbing continues while nothing has been done to cancel the leases and return the land to customary owners. Many communities are still not aware of what SABL is and how customary land is being stolen.

The SABL issue is simplified in this Fact Sheet for use in awareness at the community level.

Economist Dr Anderson on PNG Economy

On 02 Jul, 2015 By ACTNOW

The book "Land and Livelihoods" by Tim Anderson, has been written and based on research work he and other PNG colleagues did to analyse/compare the most promoted and hyped- about, 'general economy of PNG to the smaller livelihood activities that is mostly sustainable and subsistent. Tim believes the Real economy is the people's livelihood and not LNG.

Source: EMTV online

Mining Minister Byron Chan to save the world

On 30 Jun, 2015 By ACTNOW

Byron Chan is working blindly by not paying attention to a petition presented to him and the New Zealand Government decisions that spell out all the risks of experimental seabed mining. He seems totally oblivious to the potential environmental harm that (his people) New Irelanders could suffer from.

Chan is abusing his 'leadership position' by totaly ignoring the opposition AGAINST experimental seabed mining even though evidence of environmental harm is ringing all around him.

via PNG Mine Watch

Bougainville mine now in play, government says

On 20 Apr, 2015 By ACTNOW

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill. Source: News Corp Australia

Rowan Callick | The Australian via PNG Minewatch

The Bougainville Autonomous Government is convinced Bougainville Copper — which owns a mine containing copper and gold worth more than $50 billion, as well as a recently reconfirmed exploration licence — is now in play.

Significance of the No Go Zone Checkpoint

On 01 Apr, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Is all this talk in actual fact the begining of a demarcated freedom of movement in our democratic run and lead country? Some relics have purposely been left behind to remind those of 'you' who are forgetful of the struggles and the war and the lives lost and the peace and democracy that a 10 year crisis resulted in. Please try not to forget that the land is ours and we make the decisions!

Source: Special Bougainville Corresspondent

Meekamui Mareoi

ABG considering large scale mining on Bougainville

On 30 Mar, 2015 By Elizabeth1

'Catastrophic' impact as Barrick sells assets

On 30 Mar, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: The Australian Mining Review

BARRICK Gold has been hit by allegations of “irreparable” social, economic and environmental change as it flags intentions to offload a majority stake in the iconic Porgera mine, north-western Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Ioro people fed up with contentious mining debate on Bougainville

On 23 Mar, 2015 By ACTNOW

Source: Bougainville Special Correspondent via PNG Minewatch

The Ioro constituency covers the entire Panguna area and has its administrative borders at Kieta, Bana and Torokina. On a recent occasion a few weeks ago, chiefs, clan leaders, and other respected leaders and public servants in Ioro convened in a rare event to look at potential leaders who will represent them.

PNG landowners look ahead after SABL order

On 20 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Photo Credit: Greenpeace

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Chan is abusing his 'leadership position' by totaly ignoring the opposition AGAINST experimental seabed mining even though evidence of environmental harm is ringing all around him.

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