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By GOVERNOR GARY JUFFA MP The two dailies are owned by foreign interest, foreign corporate interest to be specific. Papua New Guinea does not own a daily, one that is at least controlled by a Papua New Guinean, one that reports issues of interest to Papua New Guinea and Papua New Guineans. What is reported instead is merely what sells, what suits the interests of those who control these entities and that which does not in anyway conflict with the interests of the stakeholders that influence the output of these entities. Certainly the journalists are Papua New Guineans, but they are subject to the parameters defined by the powers that be that maintain control over what is allowed to run for print and public consumption. Many credible journalists leave after frustrating efforts to be true to their vocation. This is of no concern to the papers as there are many more where they came from. I assert this because several examples of news of much significance to Papua New Guinea and Papua New

PNGBLOGS In late January 2013 Prime Minister O’Neill announced there would be an inquiry to investigate the growing problems at Papua New Guinea’s University of Technology (UNITECH).   The report produced by respected Judge Sevua was to be the road forward and the final word on a saga that had been slowly growing and exposing to the world the widely acknowledged massive corruption that had taken over the leadership of this once fine university. The Sevua  report was given promise to resolve everything peacefully and provide hope for the future. Treasury Minister Don Polye promised that he would solve the problem without further need for disruption of classes.    Minister Polye, who had served in earlier governments as Minister for Higher Education, was appointed by our Prime Minister to fill in for fellow THE Party member Minister David Arore, who stepped down temporarily from the HERST ministry to deal with corruption allegations back in his home Oro Province. The Sevua investigation

PNGBLOGS In late January 2013 Prime Minister O’Neill announced there would be an inquiry to investigate the growing problems at Papua New Guinea’s University of Technology (UNITECH).   The report produced by respected Judge Sevua was to be the road forward and the final word on a saga that had been slowly growing and exposing to the world the widely acknowledged massive corruption that had taken over the leadership of this once fine university. The Sevua  report was given promise to resolve everything peacefully and provide hope for the future. Treasury Minister Don Polye promised that he would solve the problem without further need for disruption of classes.    Minister Polye, who had served in earlier governments as Minister for Higher Education, was appointed by our Prime Minister to fill in for fellow THE Party member Minister David Arore, who stepped down temporarily from the HERST ministry to deal with corruption allegations back in his home Oro Province. The Sevua invest

By GRAHAM ROBINSON It has been an ongoing issue where media outlets have deliberately helped to omit Press Conference Media Statements and concerns raised during media conferences especially by Opposition Leader Hon Belden Namah on issues of massive corruption in this country. The below media release was not reported in the papers nor on EMTV or the radio stations due to an email I will also post that was sent out by PM's Media Chief. The National on two occasions last week deliberately omitted the Opposition leader's Media Statements with explanation, it is before the courts when it was not. Even to an extent where we were told they could publish at their own discretion. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS DIVIDED INTO THREE PARTS; PART A - OPPOSITION MEDIA RELEASE PART B - EMAIL TO ALL MEDIA OUTLETS BY PM's MEDIA PERSON PART C  - RESPONSE FROM OPPOSITION MEDIA OFFICE PART A - OPPOSITION MEDIA RELEASE From the Office of the Opposition Leader Hon Belden Namah 24 July 2013 MEDIA S

By GRAHAM ROBINSON It has been an ongoing issue where media outlets have deliberately helped to omit Press Conference Media Statements and concerns raised during media conferences especially by Opposition Leader Hon Belden Namah on issues of massive corruption in this country. The below media release was not reported in the papers nor on EMTV or the radio stations due to an email I will also post that was sent out by PM's Media Chief. The National on two occasions last week deliberately omitted the Opposition leader's Media Statements with explanation, it is before the courts when it was not. Even to an extent where we were told they could publish at their own discretion. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS DIVIDED INTO THREE PARTS; PART A - OPPOSITION MEDIA RELEASE PART B - EMAIL TO ALL MEDIA OUTLETS BY PM's MEDIA PERSON PART C  - RESPONSE FROM OPPOSITION MEDIA OFFICE PART A - OPPOSITION MEDIA RELEASE From the Office of the Opposition Leader Hon Belden

Radio New Zealand International A former top Papua New Guinea politician says he had to go against the traditional Highlands mould of character and behave in a passive manner in order to prevent bloodshed when his government collapsed. Sam Abal was Acting Prime Minister in 2011 when the majority of MPs controversially ousted the Somare government and triggered a political and constitutional crisis that only ended with the outcome of last year’s general election. Mr Abal, who lost his Wabag seat in the election, was detached from much of the bitter fighting between the two groups claiming to be government during the impasse, choosing to remain neutral in parliament. He spoke to Johnny Blades about the impasse but began by saying his legal petition claiming the Wabag election result stemmed from bribery and undue influence is still in the courts. SAM ABAL: It is a case where it happened that way and everybody in my electorate knows what happened during the elections, but unfortunately we

Radio New Zealand International A former top Papua New Guinea politician says he had to go against the traditional Highlands mould of character and behave in a passive manner in order to prevent bloodshed when his government collapsed. Sam Abal was Acting Prime Minister in 2011 when the majority of MPs controversially ousted the Somare government and triggered a political and constitutional crisis that only ended with the outcome of last year’s general election. Mr Abal, who lost his Wabag seat in the election, was detached from much of the bitter fighting between the two groups claiming to be government during the impasse, choosing to remain neutral in parliament. He spoke to Johnny Blades about the impasse but began by saying his legal petition claiming the Wabag election result stemmed from bribery and undue influence is still in the courts. SAM ABAL: It is a case where it happened that way and everybody in my electorate knows what happened during the elections, but unfort

By PNGExposed Blog The Baloiloi regime was in power at Unitech for many years.  The regime was commonly considered corrupt and dictatorial.   At a time when the university was slowly falling apart there were many rumours of misuse of funds and coverup.   Those who lived at the university a long time told stories that Unitech student government was corrupt too. It was so refreshing for those who came to unigate as fresh new minds in 2012 to see change.  The regime changed from Baloiloi to Schram. Albert Schram was a European who did things opposite from Baloiloi. Schram was open and grassroots.  Also seemed fair and honest. When the new vc got on the wrong side of the previous regime, students rescued him.  We were led by very committed SRC president Joe Kaowai. Joe did not pause when students had to stand up and defend the new vc against the old regime led by chancellor Phillip Stagg.  Students burnt Stagg’s vehicle after he tried to sack Schram.   Our actions won some time for the new

By PNGExposed Blog The Baloiloi regime was in power at Unitech for many years.  The regime was commonly considered corrupt and dictatorial.   At a time when the university was slowly falling apart there were many rumours of misuse of funds and coverup.   Those who lived at the university a long time told stories that Unitech student government was corrupt too. It was so refreshing for those who came to unigate as fresh new minds in 2012 to see change.  The regime changed from Baloiloi to Schram. Albert Schram was a European who did things opposite from Baloiloi. Schram was open and grassroots.  Also seemed fair and honest. When the new vc got on the wrong side of the previous regime, students rescued him.  We were led by very committed SRC president Joe Kaowai. Joe did not pause when students had to stand up and defend the new vc against the old regime led by chancellor Phillip Stagg.  Students burnt Stagg’s vehicle after he tried to sack Schram.   Our actions won some time

By GABRIEL RAMOI There is growing  misconception in recent public policy debate that PNG  should yet again look at Wholesale Political reform as the antidote to  growing felling of  disillusionment and general malaise among our Young that our system of Government is not doing enough for them. This view seem to find support with the Deputy Prime Minister and also echoed by the Prime Minister. Regrettably the premise upon which this view is based is misconstrued and erroneous. PNG does not need wholesale Political reform it needs fine tuning of the existing system. The   system of Government we have adopted at Independence as reflected in our country’s Constitution including the National Goals and Directive Principles and the Bill of Rights remains one  of the best in the world. What PNG needs are leaders of integrity like those that sat and adopted the  Constitution in 1975 to ensure that the dreams of our Constitutional  Fathers  as enshrined in the Constitution is up held and realised

By GABRIEL RAMOI There is growing  misconception in recent public policy debate that PNG  should yet again look at Wholesale Political reform as the antidote to  growing felling of  disillusionment and general malaise among our Young that our system of Government is not doing enough for them. This view seem to find support with the Deputy Prime Minister and also echoed by the Prime Minister. Regrettably the premise upon which this view is based is misconstrued and erroneous. PNG does not need wholesale Political reform it needs fine tuning of the existing system. The   system of Government we have adopted at Independence as reflected in our country’s Constitution including the National Goals and Directive Principles and the Bill of Rights remains one  of the best in the world. What PNG needs are leaders of integrity like those that sat and adopted the  Constitution in 1975 to ensure that the dreams of our Constitutional  Fathers  as enshrined in the Constitution is up held and r