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09/10/2024

By Hon. Philip Undialu, MP
■Governor Hela and Director Dirio■09th October 2024|

I, first of all, challenge Mr. Oneill: Are you fit and proper person to question Dirio on its first 45 megawatt gas power project for Port Moresby city? Is this the same Peter O’Neill as who was Prime Minister in 2014 bought two defunct GE genset through the Israeli Group at the cost of over K144 million? Can Peter O’neill explain what happened to that money and where are those two gensets now?

I must remind Peter O’Neill that Dirio came into the picture just in 2017 after his failure to deliver to his promises to the two metropolitan cities of Port Moresby and Lae. As former PM and leader of our nation, he should speak with respect and apply common courtesy that companies like Dirio deserve. Just imagine the situation in the city without 45MW generated by Dirio and 58MW from NiuPower after his two gensets gone missing?

Second, I must remind Peter O’Neill and the general public that Dirio or any other IPP control cost of power. Or even, PPA is not same as Cost of Power. Putting into perspective, Dirio has the cheapest PPA rate at K0.39t/KWh. That forms part of cost of power. Other costs of power include cost of fuel or gas price in this case. Inflation, CPI, Interest Rates, Forex, etc strain adds on to the costs of power. As you can see, Dirio has no control over those costs. Dirio only stick to the PPA price signed with PNG Power. Every other costs are just pass through costs just like any other manufacturing business.

Thirdly, I must remind Peter O’Neill that when Dirio says, cost of Power is K2.54/KWh, it doesn’t mean that the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is K2.54KWh. It means all costs involved including cost of gas which is the leading cost to Dirio business. Of the K240 million owed to Dirio, more than K100million or 50% is for gas price that Dirio owed to owners of gas none other than PNGLNG project.

Had leaders like Hon. Peter O’Neill cared for the people of PNG and Port Moresby City residents as he is claiming now, his first business would have been reducing gas price. Best opportunity he had was during his tenure as Prime Minister for the last 8 years (2011-2019) which he failed miserably.

ExxonMobil, as the operator of PNGLNG project, has always been generous on this matter. They started supplying during the 2018 APEC Meeting which PPL could still owe them now. It was our leaders like PO who was sleeping and dreaming about dirty deals like the two useless gensets which remain defunct rather than getting better and cheaper gas prices.

Let me remind Peter O’Neill and general public again that our first indicative gas price was 2% of Japanese Crude Cocktail (JCC) sourced from Gobe Oil Field. Negotiation started when PO was PM in 2017. That’s why name “Dirio” adopted from a river near Gobe Oil Fields, Erave, SHP. However, with lack of support from then Government and Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, we were pushed back to PNGLNG project with higher price of 6% JCC. So when global oil price increases, gas price increases which are passed on to Dirio, further passed on to PPL and eventually to the power consumers in the city. So for me, if I was Peter O’Neill as former Prime Minister, I would be the last person to jump up and down. The reason being that, companies like ExxonMobil charge us based on what our leaders negotiate and sign at every project agreements.

So if PO wants to know who is responsible for the high cost of power, it was his Government who paid no attention to technical advice to negotiate cheaper gas price under the Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) provisions. We had no choice but to accept the 6% JCC instead of 2% that was initially offered.

Only if leaders like then Prime Minister Peter O’Neill cared for the welfare of the people, he would have assisted us reduce gas price to 2% JCC, not 6% JCC that we are buying now. That’s the very reason why Dirio will pay more than K100 million to PNGLNG from the K240 million owed.

On record, the former PM has miserably on two fronts led down PNG; first his corrupt and failed two Israeli gensets that costed PNG over K144 million and secondly, his failure to negotiate a cheater gas price when he had the opportunity as then Prime Minister.

I also wish to refute his claims that I am the only director at Dirio Board. I only joined in 2019 as an ex-officio. There where other four Directors since 2017. The IPA records are clear on that.

I therefore, in conclusion, call on Peter O’Neill to stop playing politics over Dirio business. On record, Dirio has the cheapest PPA of K0.39t/KWh. The costs of power is totally different from PPA rate that Peter O'Neill has been misleading public about. Dirio has no control over Cost of Power as it relates to gas price, capital recovery costs which is global standard and compounding interests for unpaid invoices. Those adds up to high cost of power as reported.

On the other hand, PPL can also can consider two obvious options to avoid escalating costs. First, PPL must pay invoices on time to avoid added interest. Secondly, PPL must take full power as they will still pay for the full capacity under the “Take or Pay” provisions.

In conclusion, Governor Undialu refuted entire allegations by Peter Oneill as utter nonsense and he should concentrate on his two Israeli Gensets: stop sticking nose to Dirio which he failed to help secure cheaper gas price. We are carrying the higher cost of gas that he failed to help negotiate. Now you should be the last person to come yelling.

At this junction, I call on current Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, Hon. Jimmy Maladina, Minister for Petroleum and Hon. Thomas Opa, Minister for Energy to renegotiate cheaper gas price with all the licensees of oil and gas projects such as ExxonMobil, Santos, TotalSA...etc. Something less than 1-2% of JCC would be a bonus to Papua New Guinea. Dirio is prepared to reduce cost of power to consumers if that can be done.

24/09/2024

𝗔 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀

23.09.2024

IT is embarrassing to see our local MP Hon Lino Tom shifting blame on National Government's incompetency to curb out escalating law and order issues in the Nation as one of his primary reasons to resign in protest with the Government.

It is ironic for him to come out criticizing the government on the increasing lawlessness in the country when he was part of the National Executive Council (the executive arm of the government) for the past 5 years.

Unbelievably, it is even more ironic that Hon Lino is talking about National Law and order issues as a failure of government when he has not been adequately addressing law and order issues in his own Wabag District during his term in office.

Why didn’t he push for the executive government’s (NEC) increased involvement in resolving these Wabag and Engan conflicts when he was part of Cabinet?

𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗼'𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲

● We have seen and witnessed killing and crime sprees within Wabag Town vicinity, especially at the local MP's village (Lanekep and Langress) and he literally did nothing to fix his own in-house/backyard law and order issues. The sub clans of Lanekep (Yakwan and Kaimwan) fought three months ago and lives and properties have been lost in Hon Lino’s own village and yet, he did nothing to stop this fighting and destructions.

𝗪𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀

● The Wapenamanda fight that affected tens of thousands of Wabag District Constituents who are Lialakins, Wapukins, Kumb, Keoran, Kundu, Koep , Wapilins, Whykin and the Tsan and Pumalins with no visible actions from Lino to help out our affected people.

● Towards the Western End of Wabag District, we have the Pepert, Waimben, Mup and Kombaro Kis warring among themselves for almost 10 years and continuing without any local MP’s visible intervention.

● Recently, we had the Lakoe and Aiakan clans at Tambitanes clashing. We also have the Iral clan and Koyan clans fighting at Sirunki with no visible intervention by the government.

● We also had the Ambusi subclans fighting up at Aipanda with 5 people already dead and yet, no government intervention, where is/was Hon Lino?

● We have witnessed the shocking experience of the tribal fighting in Kompiam Ambum District spilling over to Wabag District and affected Tole and Kaiap village of Wabag District where the Pio and Kamanwan people live. Many lives and properties have been destroyed.

● The Kyeol and Aiyel subclans of Nar of Kiwi are fighting against their fellow subclan of Wagan since 2023 and the fight is still on going. We recently heard of the spill over effect of that fight to Port Moresby where a father and son were murdered in the Nation’s Capital for all to see.

● The Kero and Lakaiyel subclans of Mai have had conflicts erupting going as far back as 2019.

● Moreover, the Amberans of Naputesa are fighting amongst themselves and 13 lives have been lost.

● The latest fight involves the 8 clans of the Yakkan tribe which is raging on at Lenki, Kepak, Laimand, Tumbilyam which has affected another 8,000 people in these areas of Wabag District.

Most of these fights erupted during Hon Lino’s term as Member of Parliament representing the People of Wabag District and situation seems to be getting worser. In totality, there are about 30,000 people in Wabag District who are directly affected by the lawlessness that has bee allowed to fester under Lino’s watch with very little or nothing being done by both local and national government to bring them under control.

As Hon Lino acknowledged himself, one of the primary responsibilities of government is the protection of lives and property. What then do we make of Hon Lino’s failure to protect the lives and properties of his people from those affected areas? How long must Wabag citizens suffer the consequences of this breakdown in law and order?

What real and pragmatic steps has Lino as the member for Wabag taken to save his Wabag District people affected by these aforementioned tribal fights and lawlessness? Given all these law-and-order issues highlighted above, why isn’t Wabag District part of the recent State of Emergency declared over neighbouring Districts??

Many lives have been lost in Wabag District alone in the last 24 months and surprisingly our District MP is seemingly sheltered in his comfort zone, neglecting the people, and yet he sees it fit to accuse the National Government for Law-and-Order issues.

Despite the fact that I am currently challenging the validity of his most recent election, the fact remains that he (Lino) is currently representing the interest of Wabag District in the National Parliament.

He is part of Government and is directly answerable to the constituents of this District. He can NOT be seen pointing fingers here and there.

He has failed miserably to do his homework in his own District before coming out and speaking about law-and-order issues affecting the Country. These failures can be said to be actions or inactions which endanger or diminish respect for and confidence in the integrity of government in Papua New Guinea. This, sadly, is a common trend among our leaders at the National level.

In charting the course of our foundations as a Nation, our founding fathers made a profound statement worth repeating here.
No-one can do more to set the tone and style of the Nation more than the leaders.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘯𝘰-𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦’𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵; 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 (𝗖𝗣𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟰 𝗖𝗵 𝟯 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟮).

The good leader should come to his senses, take full responsibility and start seriously addressing critical issues of law and order affecting his people, businesses, residents and citizens in his own Wabag District first, rather than politicising just to save face.

𝙇𝙖𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙋𝙨 𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚, 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙.

Of course, this issue of increasing lawlessness can and must be solved with the whole of government approach but for the so called mandated leader to be coming out of the engine room of executive government (NEC) and complain about law-and-order issues is unbecoming of a National leader of his calibre under these facts and circumstances highlighted.

>>>>>>>>>>>𝙀𝙣𝙙

24/09/2024

Former PM PO uses cheap tactics to destroy his predecessor in PMJM.

When former PM and MP for Ialibu Pangia took over (or stole) from Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare as PM, he created a Constitutional Crisis.

We had 2 Prime Ministers, we had 2 Police Commissioners, we had two Army Bosses and we had 2 Governments. A mega Constitutional Crisis created by PO and his Team. Luckily for this country, Sir Michael Somare humbly saved us and said “let the young man run the country”.

Sir Michael continued to serve as ESP provincial member until his retirement.

PO took his Government, in fact, he stole it; but Grand Chief Somare never tussle for power again, he allowed the laws of the country and constitution to dictate and remain Supreme.

Here we have someone who has every right to fight back from what was stolen from him but he didn't.

As former PM he never went to the public media to criticize PO illegal deals. He never spoke of Point piper acquisition , he never spoke of Solwara One stealing, UBS was the greatest scam ever by PO and Somare just allowed laws to take precedence.

The Grand Chief never on the floor of Parliament became a whistleblower against his predecessor in PO and criticized him of scam deals and wantokism and cronyism.

Grand Chief never spoke of money siphoned out by PO through conglomerates through his countless under the table deals.

CREDIBLE LEADERSHIP IS KEY AND AUTHENTIC MELANESIAN LEADERSHIP IS PARAMOUNT. ONE THAT IS QUICK TO FORGIVE AND SUPPORT.

Turning the table around, we see that the former PMPO has been hellbent on removing and challenging his predecessor PMJM since May 30, 2019 when he accepted nomination on the floor.

Since then PO has been ruthlessly and relentlessly scavenging for dirt to throw at PMJM.

Even to the extent of making a Parliamentary appearance in calling Connect PNG Program a scam and naming every associate of PMJM like never seen before and done by any leader.

Could this be a direct abuse of Parliamentary Privileges? Maybe hansard records and Standing Orders will provide some clarity.

How preposterous will PO continue to dwell in this hate and continue to dig holes to paint a bad picture on PMJM?

As former PM of this great nation, he should be providing leadership and offering a helping hand to fix the inflictions he created. It's unfortunate for PNG citizens to absorb a former PM of PNG now doing errands to tarnish the good incumbent PMJM.

Same leadership display by Ialibu Pangia MP….

23/09/2024

PRESS RELEASE
22nd September 2024

“THE BARREL OF THE GUN IS NOT THE WAY TO PEACE ON POGERA”

The Minister for Police, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Enga Governor, Sir Peter Ipatas, MP, Jr, MP, Police Commissioner, David Manning, and other senior police undertook an assessment of the current situation in the Porgera Valley today.

Speaking from the area that has now subject to an Emergency Declaration, Minister Tsiamalili appealed to people involved in the fighting to resolve differences without violence.

“The Community in Pogera Paiela must know that the solution is within their own communities, and I say this based on the experience of my people.

“I can tell you wholeheartedly that there is no solution through the barrel of the gun as we have found in Bougainville.

“With two months of restrictions under the Emergency Declaration, all leaders must work together to find resolution through Peaceful means.

“Peace by Peaceful means to find solutions is the only way forward to stop the bloodshed.”

Minister Tsiamalili said the National Emergency Controller, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Joseph Tondop, will strongly enforce summary offences in and around the valley.

“I want mothers and children to be free to walk again in Enga Province, unhindered by thug and thieves.

“That is not too much to ask and security will be enforced by our Police and other disciplined forces.

“Our people in Porgera-Paiela, Kompiam-Ambum and Wapenamanda in Enga Province must not be held to ransom by these people who are only in the area to cause trouble.

“Police have been directed by the Police Commissioner that there will be zero tolerance, particularly if a person is caught with an illegal weapon or is threatening another person.

“We must ensure that the Porgera mine, a critical piece of National infrastructure can operate without disruption.

“I commend our security personnel who are working on the ground in Porgera to restore law and order.”

*ENDS*

23/09/2024

A SUM of K6,000 allegedly used to bribe police investigators in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, will be produced in court as evidence, says provincial police commander Supt Michael Welly.
Bribery money is commonly referred to as “cola (soft drink) money” in many parts of the country.

Read More : https://www.thenational.com.pg/cola-money-case-in-court/

23/09/2024

Scientist and former dumb Police Minister Bryan Kramer is back again with lies. Hanging onto tree that monkies fell in 2019 which he shaked. Hyporcisy.

23/09/2024

Peter ONeill do not know how to form Govt under PNC led Govt so opposition stop having high hopes on him. PO is the father of lies and deception. PO is good at making empty promises.

10/09/2024

Post Courier

Post Courier must apologize to the nation and Prime Minister for publishing fabricated information on media for political gains in the midst of VoNC.

Prime Minister had appointed his deputy to meet his Holiness Pope Francis on his arrival while he was observing Sabbath. Prime Minister met Pope Francis later after his Sabbath, but Post Courier further said that Pope was waiting for the Prime Minister that long.

The PNG's two mainstream media must not take any sides of the house and publish the political propaganda news on media.

The post Courier Company should now apologize to the nation as its fabricated news reached the international media.

10/09/2024

BREAKING STATEMENT FROM Hon.Dr Billy Joseph, Minister for Defence.

Date: 10th of September 2024

So the opposition wants to change PMJM with Hon Renbo Paita to save PNG. And they say they want to reset and save PNG; and many of these leaders that left the Marape Rosso Government were the ones advising and complaining to PMJM to remove Hon Paita as Minister for Planning. Now when it is convenient, the same leaders put him up as a PMs nominee.

This is hypocrisy at the highest level. The opposition is not fighting to save PNG. They just want to change government at whatever cost. And that’s very sad.

09/09/2024

Prime Minister Marape Condemns Misleading Statements from Gulf Provincial MP Sir Chris Haiveta Ahead of VONC

For Immediate Release

Port Moresby | September 9, 2024 - Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly condemned Gulf Provincial MP Sir Chris Haiveta for what he describes as an attempt to mislead the people of Papua New Guinea in the lead-up to the critical vote of no confidence (VONC) scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Speaking today, Prime Minister Marape expressed concern over Sir Chris's public statements claiming that Papua New Guinea is on the verge of financial collapse and calling for the Prime Minister's resignation.

“It’s quite obvious that Sir Chris is misleading the people of PNG on the eve of the VONC with a last-minute attempt to portray himself as a ‘saviour’ of the people, when history shows, very well, that he is far from that. The country is not on the brink of financial collapse, and I will not resign because Sir Chris wants me to. I challenge him to bring his numbers to the floor of Parliament on Thursday,” Prime Minister Marape said.

Prime Minister Marape emphasised that the country's financial affairs are fully transparent, and there is no basis for the claims made by Sir Chris.

“Nothing regarding the financial state of the country is hidden, and everything is transparent. Treasury will shortly be releasing the 2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). The Final Budget Outcomes (FBOs) of the last five years show that my Government has a very high level of achievement as compared to the previous government and everyone is most welcome to read our budget records."

The Prime Minister also pointed out that running a deficit budget is not a new strategy for the country and criticised Sir Chris's claims as baseless and politically motivated.

“This year, 2024, is not the first year of us running a deficit budget. I want to assure our citizens that the lame duck strategy deployed by Sir Chris is nothing less than nitpicking. Our government’s strategy is far better than the previous government in that we are far more transparent,” Prime Minister Marape said.

He outlined the robust budget management system currently in place, underscoring the weekly meetings of the Budget Management Committee (BMC) and the active oversight of the Public Debt Committee (PDC).

“Sir Chris, if he is a learned former finance minister, should know very well that budgets are forecasted and we collect and pay as we go. In the event that revenue for that week is short, then, we are able to draw down from a temporary advance facility of K1.5 billion with Central Bank, a practice which past governments deployed too. This ensures that we maintain essential services.”

Prime Minister Marape further accused Sir Chris and his Opposition colleagues of engaging in a smear campaign for political gain rather than addressing real governance issues.

“Sir Chris, and his colleagues on the other side, are carrying out an all-out smear campaign against government on what is very much day-to-day issues that we deal with. We have not come to the end of 2024 yet, and revenue and expenditure are running their course. On December 31, 2024, when the year’s revenue and expenditure are retired, you can then make a judgement,” he said.

Prime Minister Marape reaffirmed that Papua New Guinea is on track with its financial projections and dismissed Sir Chris’s statements as an unfounded political ploy. He noted the country's steady progress in reducing budget deficits since 2020, with a target of balancing the budget in 2027.

“Budget deficits are declining, we are fiscally consolidating, we are retiring our debts to fully eliminate all debts by 2033, we are increasing financing for infrastructure, and more. All these are focuses of our budget. We are not incurring additional debt as Sir Chris falsely claims,” he said.

Prime Minister Marape closed his remarks by calling on Sir Chris to present his case in Parliament rather than relying on fear-mongering tactics to sway public opinion.

03/09/2024

CLARIFICATION ON THE POSITION OF THE PEOPLES PARTY

The Members of the Peoples Party held an urgent party caucus following the resignation of the Party Leader and Member for Wabag Open, Dr. Tom Lino, from his position as Minister for Health.

Dr. Lino formally resigned and announced his resignation publicly during a media conference held on the 15th floor of the Grand Papua Hotel, Port Moresby, after returning from Mt. Hagen, where he attended and officiated the National Annual Health Symposium yesterday (Monday, 2nd September, 2024).

The Party Members, including Dr. Lino, Chief Sir Peter Ipatas (Enga Governor), Mr. Wake Goi (Member for Jimi), and Mr. Freddie Kumai (Member for Talasea), unanimously resolved the following:

1. Acknowledged that Dr. Lino resigned as Minister for Health based on his own conscience.

2. Confirmed that Dr. Lino remains the Parliamentary Leader of the Peoples Party.

3. Agreed that the reasons for Dr. Lino's resignation were due to issues caused by the Pangu Party's own inactions—issues which the Prime Minister and the Pangu Party will address themselves. Therefore, the Peoples Party had no reason to oppose the Member for Wabag's decision to resign on moral grounds.

4. Accepted that, as a Minister and member of the National Executive Council (NEC), Dr. Lino had privileged information regarding the decisions of the Executive Government, and further endorsed that his resignation was within his rights and moral principles.

5. Resolved to accept Dr. Lino's resignation as a sign of protest and to petition the Prime Minister to reassess major decisions.

6. The members of the Peoples Party also resolved to stand united in support of legislation and policies that benefit the masses of the country.

Peoples Party will remain with the Marape-Rosso Government, while Dr. Lino leads the Party from the middle benches.

Disclaimer:
The above was endorsed by all four members of the Peoples Party

Thank you,
DAVID ERICHO
President - Peoples Party

03/09/2024

"VONC NOTICE"

Tuesday 3/9/24 :
√VONC motion to be lodged by Opposition.
√Wednesday 4/9/24 :
√PBC sits to vet VONC motion for competency.

Thursday 5/9/24 :
Notice on competency of VONC provided by PBC. If competency is affirmed, parliament will be adjourned for one week.

6th -- 11th/ Sept. 2024 :
√VONC active, one week lobby period between Pangu government and Opposition.

Thursday 12/09/24 : D- Day
√VONC live and show of numbers for final outcome.```

03/09/2024

ATTENTION MPs - DON'T ONLY BLAME THE PRIME MINISTER, THE FAULT IS YOURS TOO!

Emmanuel Harokave Kiangu’s commentary is a powerful reminder of the responsibilities our MPs have neglected. For too long, the burden of accountability has been unfairly placed solely on the Prime Minister's shoulders, while the broader responsibilities of our MPs—whether in government or opposition—have been overlooked. This neglect has led to a failure to address the critical development challenges facing our nation.

Our MPs are entrusted with the mandate to serve not just their electorates but the entire country. They have the power to influence decisions in the National Executive Council (NEC), Parliament, within their political parties, and most importantly, in their districts and provinces. However, many have failed to exercise these powers effectively. Instead of proactively addressing issues and holding the Prime Minister accountable through proper channels, they now cry foul, pointing fingers at the very leadership they were meant to support and scrutinize.

The last five years have been a missed opportunity for collective leadership. MPs should have been the driving force behind policy debates, development initiatives, and reforms. They should have challenged the Prime Minister and senior ministers in Parliament, ensuring that the government stayed on course in addressing the nation’s most pressing issues. Instead, too many have remained passive, content with the privileges of office while neglecting their duty to the people.

At this juncture, it is not enough to merely criticize. MPs must reflect on their own shortcomings and take responsibility for the roles they played—or failed to play—in the governance of our country. The people expect more than just rhetoric; they demand action. It is time for all MPs to step up, put aside petty grievances, and work together to deliver the development and progress that Papua New Guinea desperately needs. The future of our nation depends on it.

PNG Poltics commentary
03 September 2024

29/08/2024

*FROM POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AGENDA VS. QUICK MONEY DEAL LEADERSHIP IN PNG*
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Wednesday, 28th August 2024
_By Waigani Wise Man (WWM)_

*_Papua New Guinea is working hard to move from political independence to real economic independence. However, it faces a big problem with leaders who are more interested in quick money deals than in long-term progress for the country_*.

Prime Minister James Marape has consistently stood by the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, especially during the political crisis of 2011 when Peter O’Neill and his team took over the government from Somare. Despite this setback, Somare lived to see James Marape become Prime Minister, and he passed away knowing that the country he had led to independence was in good hands. Marape’s leadership fulfilled Somare’s dream for Papua New Guinea. Marape also ensured that Somare, the founding father of PNG, was buried in his home province of East Sepik, as Somare had wished.

In the past, Allan Bird challenged Somare for the East Sepik Provincial seat in the 2002 and 2007 elections, when Somare was still the governor. In 2011, Peter O’Neill took the government from Somare, similar to how Sir Julius Chan, another leader of 'Hapkas', had removed Somare in the first Vote of No Confidence back in 1980. Now, it seems that Chan, O’Neill, Bird, Nomane and all of the 'hapkas', are teaming up to oppose James Marape, the chosen son of Somare. It is obvious that these leaders are pushing foreign interests in PNG, which the people of this country must be well aware of.

Despite this, Prime Minister James Marape remains focused on his government’s agenda to “Take Back PNG” and make the country economically independent. After Sir Michael Somare achieved political independence, Marape is working hard to secure economic independence for PNG. One of the key areas he is focusing on is resource laws, ensuring that the nation and resource owners benefit more. For example, the 51-49% beneficiary agreement on the new Porgera mine is a step towards this. The government is also working on projects like Papua LNG, P’nyang Gas, Wafi-Golpu, and Kainantu Mining to ensure PNG’s resources benefit the country and its people.

Under past administrations, particularly Peter O’Neill’s government, there were many backdoor deals with developers that prioritized quick money for political gains rather than the long-term benefit of PNG, awarded inflated projects to foriegn contractors for quick cuts and etc... O'Neill's government did not put the country’s interests first. In contrast, Marape is awarding contracts worth millions of Kina for infrastructure projects under the Connect PNG program, such as the road construction from 9 Mile to 14 Mile by a local contractor, which aims to develop the country’s infrastructure for the benefit of its people.

Agricultural commercialization is another area where Marape’s government is making progress. The focus is on developing primary industries, such as cocoa, Copra, Timber, & coffee, and moving towards downstream processing. This means producing finished products from raw materials, which will create jobs and reduce unemployment in the country.

Marape’s administration is also looking at innovative ways to raise funds. One such way is by borrowing money from its citizens through a “public loan” system. This allows the government to raise funds by issuing bonds to the people, which is a win-win situation for both the government and the citizens.

Despite the global economic challenges posed by COVID-19, the Ukraine-Russia war, and other issues, Marape’s government is working tirelessly to achieve its goals. However, there are politicians who are manipulating the public with false accusations and criticisms. These politicians are against the “Take Back PNG” agenda, just as they were against Somare’s administration.

During Sir Julius Chan’s time as Prime Minister, his decision to hire the foreign mercenary group Sandline International in 1997 showed his willingness to prioritize foreign interests over PNG’s. The Sandline Affair, aimed at ending the Bougainville conflict, benefited foreign entities rather than finding a local solution. This controversy led to widespread protests and the downfall of his government.

Similarly, during Peter O’Neill’s term as Prime Minister, his government he was prioritizing foreign interests. Deals like the ExxonMobil-led PNG LNG project heavily favored foreign corporations over local communities. Additionally, his administration’s reliance on foreign loans, particularly from China, and the use of foreign contractors in inflated projects were the notable factors increasing foreign influences and corruption.

Now, leaders like Sir Julius Chan, Allan Bird, Peter O’Neill, Muthuvel, James Nomane, and Haiveta are seen as influencing other leaders to go against the “Take Back PNG” agenda and Marape’s efforts to achieve economic independence for PNG. Their past actions show a pattern of prioritizing foreign interests over the well-being of PNG.

Prime Minister Marape is working hard to correct the mistakes made by previous administrations and to put PNG on a path to economic independence, free from foreign influence. However, this process will take time, and there will be challenges along the way. It is important to understand that achieving economic independence is not something that can be done overnight.

As PNG moves towards this goal, there will be short-term challenges and crises as the country transitions to a new phase of development. There is no shortcut to making PNG an economically independent nation. The country must take risks and be patient, understanding that this journey will involve some pain in the short term for long-term gain.

The people of Papua New Guinea must stand strong behind Prime Minister James Marape as he works to put the country on the right track. This is a difficult job, but it is necessary for PNG’s future. The path to economic independence will take time, but with the right leadership and the support of the people, it can be achieved.

In the end, it is important for PNG to avoid the mistakes of the past, where leaders made deals behind closed doors and sold out the country’s resources to foreigners. The future of PNG depends on taking back control of its resources and ensuring that they benefit the people of this nation. Together, the people of Papua New Guinea can achieve true independence, not just politically, but economically as well.

Take Note: Papua New Guinea is trying to build a solid future while fighting against leaders who are only after short-term gains.

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Sepiks senior politicians didn't support Late GCSMTS when his legitimate Government was illegitimately removed and hijacked by Peter O'Neill and Belden Namah. Namah even called the founding father a stranger in his own house . Bird was constantly challenging the old man without any respect at all. Don't claim that Late Somare gave his blessings to you Bird or anyone. The last man standing during the coup in 2011 was a Huli man called James Marape. James Marape didn't become Prime Minister by fluck or luck, he is the anointed and blessed one . Many attempts to dethrone him but will fail. Let the game begin.

Who is David Lepi to write for former crook Peter O'Neill ? PO is at Parliament and David Lepi is on Facebook continues writing ✍️ out political scumbag to please his master and still dreaming that his master become prime minister again. Desperate Lepi with false hope and dreams keep driving him crazy like those typists at 4mile typing for K3 per page. So how much is David Lepi and Samson Komati paid to type for their master PO!. It reminds me of the unexpected journey of Samson Komati and David Lepi of the crowdfunding TTG Inc. I heard that, this guy David Lepi was loyal stunt supporter of Pila Niningi. And when Pila won the NGE 2017, he was offered a job to work with Imbonggu MP Pila Niningi but later he was kicked out by Pila Niningi because of his sweet words to dig something out from the district invoicing Imbonggu District (Lepi himslef knows). But lately, he was just a ordinary guy like running around the streets of Port Moresby but luckily former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill hooked him up to write out media propaganda against Prime Minister James Marape. This is low and dirty politics played by Oneill. Now he is with Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O'Neill serving him as his master together with Samson Komati. Lepi and Komati, you two know nothing of Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O'Neill and who he is?!, Mr Oneill is very greedy leader and good at using people like you to fight for his politicalagenda. ONeil is good with his fake con smile and sweet words to use people. He does not know know how to appreciate and acknowledge people who support him. So watch Oneill closely and see for yourself or figured it out who PO is!. I don't see Prime Minister James Marape was wrong to put Oneill to his position. PM Marape was telling the truth to the former PM that he did nothing for PNG law and order is very correct and makes sense. PO was sitting on a comfort seat running the country when our economy was okay. So you see, Tari Pori MP Marape was elected into offic

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, meeting with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, London, Sunday 18th September 2022.

NAMAH QUESTIONS DECLARATION OF MPs UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES By JOSU KIM The declaration of elected Members of Parliament under Special Circumstances by the Electoral Commissioner is being questioned whether or not will set a good or bad precedence for future National General Elections. Vanimo Green MP Belden Namah made mention of this during his series of statements yesterday during the inaugural official Parliament opening. He questioned whether or not there is a provision within the law that allows for this practise. “What criteria, what provision in the law are we using to declare members of Parliament of Special Circumstance,” Mr Namah said. “I thought the law is clear, you have to be an elected member, meaning you have to have the conclusive process into being elected.” “Are we setting a bad precedence or is it a good precedence?” “Otherwise in 2027 if someone is leading, he’ll tell his supporters to go and burn all the boxes and he gets declared.” Namah also acknowledged the three members of the current Parliament who were declared in this practise, saying it was not their fault. The three MPs include Southern Highlands Province Governor William Powi, Markham Open MP Koni Iguan and Kabwum Open MP Patrick Basa.

#BREAKING_NEWS Big fighting at Mendi town as we speaking due to delaying in Southern Highlands Regional boxes counting.

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