Customary Land
SABL logger cheating Bewani locals
Submitted by ACTNOW on Wed, 13/09/2017 - 00:00
“What little I get from my royalty payments I give back to the logging company because most business houses in Vanimo town, including the only supermarket are owned by the logging company. Moreover, the company cheats me by claiming money from my royalty payments”
That’s from Emap Itep of Aimbai village in Bewani, West Sepik Province.
Police and army accused of serving SABL loggers
Submitted by ACTNOW on Thu, 07/09/2017 - 00:00
Peter Tai is the Chief of Aimbai village, one of 26 villages in Bewani, West Sepik Province. Just like the other people Act Now! met in Bewani, Chief Peter had no knowledge that Malaysian logging companies would be taking over their land, until they arrived.
Government accused of lying over SABL land grab
Submitted by ACTNOW on Thu, 31/08/2017 - 17:38
ACT NOW! has accused the government of lying to the nation over the SABL land grab and says people across the country will be angry and disappointed.
National Court rules another two SABLs null & void
Submitted by ACTNOW on Mon, 28/08/2017 - 00:00Source: PNGi Central
The National Court has ruled a further two Special Agriculture and Business Leases null and void for constructive fraud.
David Mota -V- Albert Camillus and Akami Oil Palm Limited (2014) is the sixth reported National Court decision* in which SABL leases have been quashed for a failure by the State to ensure the informed consent of customary landowners and to strictly comply with the requirements of the Land Act.
Storytelling and Food: How Pacific Islands are Revitalizing Pride in their Food Culture
Submitted by ACTNOW on Wed, 16/08/2017 - 00:00Source: AgroEcology Fund
Jennifer with two Gorarave girls preparing for "Womanhood" ceremony
Village Coffee: a better deal for PNG growers
Submitted by ACTNOW on Fri, 11/08/2017 - 00:00
Returning to the Land for Sustenance
Submitted by ACTNOW on Thu, 10/08/2017 - 00:00Source: EMTV Online
The scorching 2pm Port Moresby sun was nothing to worry about as mothers were busy on what they do daily; toiling the land not far from the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.
EMTV Online spot the gardeners today (Wednesday, August 9, 2017) as they were busy planting, watering and digging at the backyard of Fincorp building near the National Parliament.
Lands claims 'legal issues hindering cancellation of SABLs'
Submitted by ACTNOW on Fri, 23/06/2017 - 00:00
The Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, and the Lands Minister, Benny Allen promised in April that all Special Agriculture Business Leases (SABLs) were being cancelled. Their promises came one after another, seemingly coordinated to placate the public on the eve of elections. But now the Lands Department is claiming 'legal issues' have prevented any cancellations - see report below. It looks like the Prime Minister and the Lands Minister's promises were just empty words...
Source: The National Newspaper