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Another set back for Finance Inquiry probe

The findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the Finance Department which uncovered the theft of over K730 million from the public purse by prominent lawyers and public servants, look set to continue to gather dust because of the suspicious failure of the government to reappoint judge Mark Sevua.

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Human Rights report highlights Papua New Guinea's many problems

A new global report paints a gloomy picture of the many problems facing Papua New Guinea and the failure of our politicians to protect the rights and interests of ordinary citizens.

In its World Report 2011, Human Rights Watch documents how 2010 was another dismal year for PNG with corruption, police abuses, and violence against women and girls all dominating the news headlines.

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Real Men don't beat up Women

By Reginald Renagi...
 
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Reforms necessary to uphold Sanctity of Parliament and Legitimacy of State

There has been growing concern in Papua New Guinea (PNG), in the past, and more so, recently, at the manner in which the people's Parliament has performed it's functions.

The three components of the State, Executive, Legislature and Judiciary are intended to operate independently of each other, providing checks and balances to ensure transparency and accountability. But, have they?

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Statement by Honorable Leader of Opposition on the eve of the first sitting of parliament for 2011

 Let's respect and follow the Constitution and laws

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Three stories in one day point to calamitous year ahead for Exxon's LNG

Three media stories published on New Years Eve foretell what could be a calamitous year ahead for the giant Exxon-Mobil Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea.

The LNG project has already faced countless delay's and shutdowns caused by landowner disputes, poor working conditions, deaths and allegations of corruption.

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Oil and gas projects not delivering for Highlands people

Massive oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) projects in the Highlands region of Papua New Guinea have not yet delivered any meaningful assistance to the people of the region, says Peter Korugl, and worse, have promoted greed and corruption while making the people mere spectators on their own land.

By Peter Korugl

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Lets ACT NOW! on violence against women

By Billy Boram 

Members of ACT NOW! and PNG as a whole, I suggest the formation of a Coalition against Violence against Woman.

There are certain coalitions and civil groups formed to fight corruption, graft, HIV and child abuse. I appeal to good-thinking professional men and women to mobilize and form a group similar to what we already have and lets combat Violence against woman.

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Policemen warned against wife bashing

By JOHNNY POIYA

Highlands Divisional Police Commander Simon Kauba has issued a warning to his men that anybody who bashes his wife will be automatically suspended.

The ACP made the stern call during a luncheon with his senior officers and it follows a similar statement of zero tolerance from the Police Commissioner in Port Moresby.

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Abusive Policeman suspended while Commissioner emphasises zero tolerance of violence

ROYAL PAPUA NEW GUINEA CONSTABULARY

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

MEDIA RELEASE

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