Papua New Guinea

Momis: 'Panguna will be reopened by force'

On 26 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: PNG Mine Watch

President Chief Dr. John Momis has dropped a bolt from the blue with his recent remarks in Tabago of Buin in South Bougainville. Speaking at the ordination of a Catholic Priest last Sunday, President Momis let in on what would be significantly his most controversial move as President. “Panguna will be reopened by force” said the man whom on the other hand has always said he believes in non-violence.

NO to FREE LAND TITLES

On 26 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: Papua Besena

PRESS STATEMENT- 25th Feb 2015.

Tackling Corruption at its Root in Papua New Guinea

On 25 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Transparency International (PNG) organises an annual Walk Against Corruption in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby. Credit: Kanya D’Almeida/IPS

Source: Inter Press Service

NZ Decision on Seabed Mining should set a Standard for Pacific Countries

On 25 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: EMTV

Following the denial of the second sea bed mining proposal in New Zealand by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this month, the mining industry has called on the government to reconsider, rather ‘soften’ their new legislation on the matter.

Enough is enough: PNG does not need mining: Stop the Frieda mine

On 24 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

ENOUGH LESSON AFTER LESSON - PNG IS NOT A CLASSROOM

Source: Moses Koliwan via PNG Mine Watch

I have just finished reading the Sinivit Cyanide Spillage and the SOE declared by ENBPG. I note that Minister for Mining has also directed an independent MRDC investigation.

FPIC and REDD awareness got interests from local communities in Turubu LLG

On 23 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: Jimmy Kalebe

An awareness campaign was conducted last week covering the coastal villages of Turubu in East Sepik Province.

The awareness that covered 21 villages mainly looked at Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) and Reduce Emission from land Degradation and Deforestation (REDD) was well received and drew much interests from participating communities.

PNG landowners look ahead after SABL order

On 20 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Photo Credit: Greenpeace

PNG Slow in tackling Corruption - NGO

On 20 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

PNG landowners look ahead after SABL order

On 19 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Customary landowners in Papua New Guinea have been meeting to discuss their next steps following last month's National Court decision to halt the cancellation of flawed land leases.

Land owners take action while decision pends in court

On 17 Feb, 2015 By Elizabeth1

Source: Jimmy Kalebe

The current logging operations in Turubu LLG in Wewak District and parts of Sausso LLG in Yangoru Saussia District East Sepik Province are still going despite it being nullified by the national government last year.

During the 6years of massive logging and round log export, millions of Kina damages were done to the environment, affecting livelihoods of local people.

To date, promises of improved infrastructure and other benefits as stated by the landowner company in the beginning were never materialized.

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Customary landowners in Papua New Guinea have been meeting to discuss their next steps following last month's National Court decision to halt the cancellation of flawed land leases.

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