Papua New Guinea

Warriors Became Worriers

On 07 May, 2012 By Klaireh

*Bipo bipo tru, long taim blong tumbuna, we were Warriors.

When we were warriors there would be certain people that were skilled at fishing or hunting or were skilled in gardening or some other craft. When we were warriors we lived in harmony with plants, the rivers, the fish, our *masalais and Mother Nature knew us like we knew her. When we were warriors we did things that would benefit our family, tribe or our clan. When we were warriors honor and self-respect were extremely vital in all parts of Papua New Guinea.

Landowner Companies are not Landowners

On 22 Apr, 2012 By Effrey

By Andrew Lattas

"Real" Nation Notions

On 18 Apr, 2012 By Klaireh

Setting our people up to fail

On 16 Apr, 2012 By Klaireh

via Our Pacific Ways

A few questions niggled in the back of my mind a few days ago after a long discussion with friends. We talked about the expectations that the Papua New Guinea education system embeds in our minds.

Pacific NGOs call on their govts to follow NT lead and ban experimental seabed mining

On 09 Mar, 2012 By Effrey

The Northern Territory Government of Australia has announced a temporary ban on seabed mining in its coastal waters until 2015. ACT NOW! and the Pacific Network on Globalisation are calling on all Pacific Island Governments to follow the leadership of the NT Government and announce a similar ban in the Pacific.

Bank moves to reclaim businesses from foreign hands

On 13 Feb, 2012 By rait man

The National Development Bank, backed by multi-million kina funding from the government, has launched a new campaign to return control of the nation’s small business sector to Papua New Guineans.

Bank managing director Richard Maru says it is an “eye sore” and a crime against the people that 90% of retail shops, particularly trade stores and food bars, are being run by foreign nationals and migrants.

Sacked Vanuatu Minister sets the standard for other Pacific politicians

On 19 Jan, 2012 By rait man With 5 Comments

Ralph Regenvanu has been sacked as Vanuatu's Justice Minister, allegedly over his opposition to Vanuatu's recent membership of the World Trade Organisation. But, as his statement below reveals, Ralph is truly a politician with integrity and has consistently stood for what is right and just for his people. Lets ensure that in the forthcoming elections in both Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu we elect more politicians with the same strength, honesty and commitment.

I acknowledge that the Prime Minister has the Constitutional right to appoint and dismiss any Minister.

Australian companies the main beneficiaries of Australian aid

On 10 Jan, 2012 By rait man

Seven corporations rake in $1.81 billion dollars from foreign aid program

By Steve Lewis, The Daily Telegraph

JUST seven corporations have raked in a staggering $1.81 billion in taxpayer-funded contracts under the booming foreign aid program.

We need your help Papua New Guinean men

On 11 Oct, 2011 By rait man

By Judy

The mama law stipulates that we women have much right to be heard and treated as any other Papua New Guinean; we need your help (PNG man) to make us feel safe at home, on the streets, on the way to office, at the office environment, in the settlements, in the villages, at the market; infact everywhere,wherever we are.. 

London to Barcelona for West Papua - Pushing the Boundary !

On 29 Sep, 2011 By Effrey

By Effrey Dademo

One issue that rarely gets the prominence in the Papua New Guinea media is the struggle by West Papuans for recognition of their territory – West Papua. Although Papua New Guinea is very close to the struggle, having dealt with the influx of thousands of refugees across the border, the silence on the part of the Papua New Guinea government and it’s people, to atrocities and blatant abuse of human rights of our “wantoks” is deafening!

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