It seems that the world is waking up and making clear its stance clear on Experimental Seabed Mining, indeed one of our neighbours, the Cook Islands who a year ago was all for having their seas raped through this form of mining have recently come out clearly that they do not want seabed mining.

Oh how wonderful that our infant government has taken a baby step in the right direction at last!

From Tuesday's Post Courier

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has announced a moratorium on overseas travels for Ministers, heads of departments, government agencies and statutory bodies, as well as provincial administrators.

The announcement yesterday is part of a National Executive Council decision made during its meeting last week.

Source: Post Courier

By OSEAH PHILEMON Lae Bureau Chief

RURAL village farmers in Papua New Guinea struggling to market their fruits and vegetables and other garden produce have been dealt a severe blow in the 2013 national budget.

UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT: 

STOP SEABED MINING PETITION PRESENTATION