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LNG project is hurting PNG economy - new report

On 30 Apr, 2018 By ACTNOW

Source: Jubilee Australia

A new report on the economy of Papua New Guinea shows that despite predictions of a widespread economic boost from the ExxonMobil PNG LNG project, on most economic indicators the economy has actually gone backwards relative to predictions.

Professor claims Tari landslide Inquiry urgently required

On 03 Feb, 2012 By rait man

By Professor Dave Petley*

Investigating the Tumbi Disaster

On 30 Jan, 2012 By rait man

By Dr Kristian Lasslett*

At around 4am last Tuesday morning, a landslide 1.5km along swept through Tumbi, in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands, while residents lay asleep.

Photo AP/Post Courier

Reporting from the ground, Andrew Alphonse conveys a scene of devastation:

LNG Watch calls for independent investigation into Hides disaster

On 28 Jan, 2012 By rait man

By LNG Watch

While the facts surrounding the tragic Hides landslide remain sketchy, prima facie evidence is being produced which indicates this was not purely a natural disaster. While it is important at this stage that people remain focused on the rescue efforts, serious attention must be given to the cause of this disaster. LNG Watch, therefore, fully supports James Marape’s (Hela Transitional Authority Chairman) call for an independent investigation into the landslide.

Listening to the impacts of the Exxon-Mobil LNG project

On 06 Jan, 2012 By rait man

From LNG Watch Papua New Guinea*

In 2011 Oxfam launched their LNG Impact Listening Project. In the words of Oxfam, the project's aim is to “understand people’s experiences and views of the impacts of the PNG LNG Project, and how they are responding to these impacts” (p.2). The listening project has focused on four villages affected by the LNG operation in Central Province; Lea lea, Papa, Boera and Porebada. A welcomed emphasis is given to the voice of women.

We have too many dreams without meaning

On 30 Jul, 2011 By rait man

By Joe Wasia*

SURE, IN THE MINDS of many Papua New Guineans, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project will bring a lot of changes into our country. Yes, if revenues are managed and used well it will be a pillar of the economy. Or otherwise.

The question is: will our so-called leaders and bureaucrats manage the revenues from this project with the mindset of developing this nation?

Will we benefit from mining windfall?

On 09 May, 2011 By rait man With 1 Comments

Warke Isaac

Papua New Guineans are being exploited by Australians and other foreign countries.  We are treated as cheap labour and are forced to look on as bystanders as Australian mining companies mine our natural resources.

 Due to the lack of vision and political will of our leaders, many foreigners are taking advantage of our lack of enforcement. 

Our oil, natural gas and gold will continue to be exploited by others. 

Will Papua New Guinea benefit or lose out in the commodity boom?

On 04 May, 2011 By rait man With 1 Comments

By Paul Barker, Director of the Institute of National Affairs*

Will Papua New Guinea survive the resource boom?

On 22 Apr, 2011 By rait man With 1 Comments

The real resources curse for PNG is not necessarily economic in nature. As an immature nation still struggling to achieve modernity, it is possible that the intra-national conflict fuelled by competition for the considerable monetary spoils of the resources boom will threaten the very political existence of PNG as a nation....

By Susan Merrell*

We should all applaud Customs boss Gary Juffa

On 11 Apr, 2011 By tok stret With 2 Comments

Papua New Guinea Customs Commissioner, Gary Juffa, has spoken out against more tax concessions for foreign companies, saying he would not mind if such concessions were given to PNG companies but these concessions are going to giant off shore contractors who are merely seeking to hike up their profit margins so their executives can enjoy lucrative bonuses at the expense of the people of PNG.

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