politics

Let Papua New Guinea have a women Prime Minister NOW!

On 27 Apr, 2011 By Effrey

By Reginald Renagi

PNG has had a leadership crisis for some time now.

Today, the only way for our government to salvage its battered public image and credibility is start strengthening its leadership capacity, and governance performance standards.

A big change in leadership now will bring greater confidence to citizens and investors in the way we govern ourselves.

Due to what has recently transpired today, there are only a handful of capable leaders to take over from PM Somare at this juncture.

Papua New Guinea needs a revolution in political affairs

On 27 Apr, 2011 By Effrey

By Reginald Renagi

The cries of Papua New Guineans go unheard.

Past trends show that PNG’s current political regime will not drastically change its poor governance approach.

It is now up to the next new leadership and government.

PNG desperately needs a new progressive government after the 2012 elections that will totally transform PNG.

Since Independence, government policies have not regularly being reviewed, updated and broadened with a view to counteract any misconceptions about them.

Brazil shows PNG the way forward on political corruption

On 08 Sep, 2010 By rait man With 2 Comments

Brazil is taking huge strides to wash away endemic corruption in politics with a groundbreaking new law referred to as Ficha Limpa – which means ‘clean slate’ in English.

The law will permanently bar anybody from running for any political office (in municipal, state or federal elections) who has any corruption charges or even allegations pending against them.

The law also bars candidates who have been expelled from any professional organisation.

Somare's attempts at dictatorship gather pace

On 25 Jun, 2010 By rait man With 13 Comments

Prime Minister Michael Somare's attempts to rule Papua New Guinea like an African dictator have taken another step forward with an Edict from the Minister for Justice (see attached pdf below) that bans public debate on the Environment Act amendment and orders the police to stop any public gatherings or protests.

PMs backflip smacks of opportunism

On 26 May, 2010 By tok stret With 3 Comments

The Prime Minister's decision to reinstate the financial powers of Minister for Planning, Paul Teinsten, seems to have more to do with political opportunism than good governance and sends all the wrong signals on corruption.

Minister Teinsten's financial powers were removed in response to serious allegations of fraud and mismanagement in his Department.

Former Justice Minister maintains opposition to 'Maladina' amendments

On 10 May, 2010 By rait man With 1 Comments

Former Justice Minister and Attorney General, Dr Allan Marat, has said the proposed 'Maladina' amendments would "legalise previous wrongful conduct of any member of [Parliament]."

"Justice and righteousness would therefore demand that the amendment was not pursued".

His comments were made in his resignation letter which was given to the media last Friday.

MEDIA RELEASE: PM wrong to shoot the messenger

On 07 May, 2010 By Effrey

7th May, 2010: ACT NOW! has criticized the Prime Minister’s decision to force the resignation of Attorney General, Dr Alan Marat.

Effrey Dademo, Program Manager, says “by forcing the Attorney General to resign the Prime Minister is sending a very negative signal to other Ministers and to the people of PNG”.

Is the government listening to our fears on the resource boom?

On 12 Apr, 2010 By rait man With 4 Comments

It would be easy to conclude the government has its head in the sand over the current resources boom and is ignorant of the fears of most in the general community.

While the Prime Minister and his senior team constantly talk up the good times ahead for PNG from major resource projects like LNG, the Ramu nickel mine and the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, most acadmics, observers and media commentators are seriously worried that PNG is heading for a huge disaster.

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