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O'Neill, Jubilee University and Kambanei: A match made in heaven

On 25 Jan, 2016 By ACTNOW

Source: PNG Exposed

Preparing for War... A CALL TO ARMS

On 28 Dec, 2015 By ACTNOW

Gary Juffa

Today we are besieged. The so called elites in power who do the bidding of the pirates that control our resources are fast selling PNG off, neither protecting nor promoting PNG interests.

Just walk into any business and ask yourself how is PNG protected here? A few genuine businesses and investors struggle while a many are merely here as vultures to take what they can while they can.

New law creating an ICAC passes first vote by Parliament

On 11 Nov, 2015 By ACTNOW

Last week Parliament approve the first reading of a new law to create an Independent Commission Against Corruption.

This is the second and final piece of legislation needed in the process of establsihing an ICAC. The first legal change, amending the Constitution, was passed in November 2013.

Two further readings are still required before the Bill will become law.

K130 million belonging to logging communities is missing

On 09 Nov, 2015 By ACTNOW

Communities across the country that have given up their forests for logging are missing out on promised infrastructure development because K130 million held by the government has disappeared…

Source: Post Courier

UPDATED: The MP's charged, waiting sentence or imprisoned

On 13 Oct, 2015 By ACTNOW

For those of you who are keeping track, this is an update on the Papua New Guinea members of Parliament who have been charged or found guilty and await sentence or have been imprisoned to date.

Seen to be smiling in these pictures, but not for long. Give back to the people what belongs to them.

Fourteen MPs charged, awaiting sentence, dismissed, imprisoned or found not guilty - so far!

PM to launch factory in Nawaeb district

On 16 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Looks like a great step ahead. Finally the Prime Minister is supporting an initiative that will definetly call for sustinance for the local population.

Source: Post Courier

Papua New Guinea is not a poor country. We have vast natural resources and are an able and hardworking people. We should be able to provide everyone with access to good health and education services and good roads.

But vast sums of money are being stolen every year by people who abuse their positions of trust - whether in government, the public services or private companies. This is money that should be spent on health services, schools and roads.

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Finance Department Commission of Inquiry

A Commission of Inquiry into the Department of Finance was conducted from 2006 until 2009 following widespread reports of corruption and mismanagement. The Commission report was presented in Parliament on March 5, 2010.

The Commission report details how the Finance Department paid out hundreds of millions of dollars in sham compensation claims.

The Commission recommended more than 50 people including lawyers, senior bureaucrats and businessmen be referred for criminal prosecution.

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PNG Government rushing new mines without fully knowing the costs and benefits

On 13 Aug, 2013 By Effrey

13 August 2013

The government is rushing major new mines without properly understanding the costs and benefits of an export led economy or the possible alternatives.

Community advocacy group ACT NOW! wants the PNG government to commission a proper study of the full costs and benefits of existing mines and other natural resource industries before committing to continue along the same development path.