Second Goal: Equality and Participation

By Graham Supiri

Based on Papua New Guinea (PNG) norms; the cultures and traditions, politics, economy, races, languages, geography, and the customary practices, five National Goals and Directive Principles were put in place by the PNG Constitutional Planning Committee (CPC) in 1974 after travelling throughout the country.

Third Goal: National Sovereignty and Self-Reliance

By Peter Fauma

Introduction

Eoin Blackwell | AAP

By Andrew Pascoe

The state’s controversial Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) project – a USD$235 million proposal to develop a free trade industrial zone in Madang – is officially on hold.

Madang Court today ordered all progress on the PMIZ project to cease until the court makes a decision on whether the proposed development has sufficient legal grounds to proceed.

UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT: 

STOP SEABED MINING PETITION PRESENTATION

PUBLIC NOTICE: 

Act Now would like to announce the Presentation of the Experimental Seabed Mining Petition at The Holiday Inn (Ballroom 2) on Monday 22nd October. 
The petition will be presented by representatives from significant communities of New Ireland, East New Britain, Milne Bay and Madang. Various civil society organizations, students and other concerned Papua New Guineans will also be present to witness this presentation. An invitation has been extended to the Honorable Minister for Mining Byron Chan.

Source: Post Courier

By HAIVETA KIVIA


THERE are fake land titles doing the rounds in Lae City, catching the authorities off guard and throwing people into confusion.

Last week I was fortunate enough to hitch a ride to Kwikila market (two hours drive from the Nations Capital) in search for good prices for good value veggies, fruits and of course a chance to get out of the dusty, noisy city - just what the doctor ordered!

As I was looking at the scenery (whilst trying to entertain a bored, hyperactive toddler) it hit me that the houses I was looking at were actually quit well structured and looked durable and safe! Not at all like haphazard built shelter that I mentally associated with settlements!

Source: The Herald Sun

by Eoin Blackwell, AAP Papua New Guinea Correspondent

THE governor of Papua New Guinea's Manus Island says Australia is showing arrogance in failing to consult properly with residents about the re-opening of an asylum seeker processing centre.