democracy

Governor General's appointment was not valid

On 01 Jul, 2010 By rait man

By Charles Mende*

I have heard and read about the current appointment of the Governor-General with interest and since it is a constitutional situation involving the representative of the Head of State it deserves extensive and thorough public discussion. It appears that there are some improprieties as a result of the conduct of the Parliament in the appointment of the G-G then it should be challenged in court.

Governor General should step down and allow a proper election

On 29 Jun, 2010 By tok stret With 1 Comments

The Prime Minister's arrogance and lack of respect for the law and proper process seems to know no boundaries.

Government arrogance knows no limits

On 18 Jun, 2010 By rait man

Papua New Guinea's democracy has been further stained with the news the government has refused to accept the community petition against the 'Maladina' amendments which make changes to the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership .

The petition, which contains over 20,000 signitures, was presented to five opposition MPs at Parliament House on May 4th when no government representatives were prepared to male themselves available.

ACTION ALERT: Email the Prime Minister and register your protest

On 01 Jun, 2010 By rait man With 3 Comments

Last Friday, May 28th, was an extraordinary day in PNG's history as the government rushed through amendments to the Environment Act . These amendments:

Government puts foreign interests above the law and demolishes an important democratic principle

On 31 May, 2010 By rait man With 9 Comments

By passing amendments to the Environment Act, the government has put foreign companies above the law; allowed their commercial interests to trample all over the rights of Papua New Guinea’s traditional landowners; and undermined our democracy by removing the fundamental protection of the separation of powers.

MPs slackness an insult to Parliament

On 20 May, 2010 By rait man With 2 Comments

THE NATIONAL: PUPILS from the Salvation Army excitedly take their seats and have to be ushered in by several people.

They get a wave from NCD Governor Powes Parkop, and some wave back, happy a “big man” has recognised them. Parkop himself is standing deep in conversation with Member for Sumkar Ken Fairweather, who was first in the chamber but still late.

MP raises people's concerns despite parliamentary debates being gagged

On 15 May, 2010 By Effrey With 1 Comments

Have your say on the crisis facing PNG

On 05 May, 2010 By tok stret With 5 Comments

On May 4th, thousands of people walked to Parliament House in Port Moresby to protest against government plans to weaken the powers of the Ombudsman Commission. But PNG is facing a much bigger crisis than just this one piece of legislation.

Real leadership needed as Papua New Guinea in African Tube

On 05 May, 2010 By Anonymous (not verified) With 1 Comments

By James Wanjik

When Ghana gained independence Africa celebrated. Colonialism could be removed. The celebration was short lived. Then new form of colonialism crept in. It was neocolonialism. It was colonialism by Africans against Africans.

South Africa had apartheid till 1990. Congo had no government for years. Somalia has no government with pirates running riot in Somali waters. Nigeria has civil war in the Niger delta where oil is produced and exported.

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