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Peter Botten - Photo Herald Sun   By R.S. MULAN The controversy surrounding the UBS/Oil Search Deal is too important to face a natural death with passage of time. Many experts and people in the know have openly described the deal as “not in the best interest” of Papua New Guinea. Much has been said about the impropriety and illegality of the loan hence I do not wish to labour on the same issue. I am not an expert nor do I claim to have industry knowledge, but a recent cursory inquiry had taken me to realise some of the connected yet unconnected facts about an empire the people of Papua New Guinea have been building –Oil Search Limited (OSL). Lies and deceits have led us to build a monster that we rarely own nor benefit from. According to Wikipedia online, OSL is acclaimed as the largest oil and gas exploration and Development Company incorporated in Papua New Guinea, which operates all of Papua New Guinea's oilfields. Founded in 1929, it is now one of Papua New Guinea'

By OHE Staff Although it worked for Unitech Saga, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (HERST), Hon Sohe MP Delilah Gore,  can’t blame last Thursday’s embarrassing incident at Girua airport on “Deceptive David” Kavanamur.   Yes, it was OHE Director General Kavanamur whose advice to Gore during the Unitech Saga made her look like an idiot.   This time, however, Kavanamur is out of the picture, having started a long recreational leave.  Kavanamur’s expectation is that all his deceptions and deviousness will be forgiven and forgotten by the time he comes back.   Without Kavanamur around, who can Minister Gore point the finger of blame at?  What about another renowned  deceiver of OHE, Wannabe King and disgraced former Unitech VC Misty Baloiloi?  Not likely.  Even though Baloiloi seems incapable of feeling shame or showing true humility, these days he spends as much time as possible in Alotau.   Unless Minister Gore pays him enough to move his family down to

By OHE Staff Although it worked for Unitech Saga, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (HERST), Hon Sohe MP Delilah Gore,  can’t blame last Thursday’s embarrassing incident at Girua airport on “Deceptive David” Kavanamur.   Yes, it was OHE Director General Kavanamur whose advice to Gore during the Unitech Saga made her look like an idiot.   This time, however, Kavanamur is out of the picture, having started a long recreational leave.  Kavanamur’s expectation is that all his deceptions and deviousness will be forgiven and forgotten by the time he comes back.   Without Kavanamur around, who can Minister Gore point the finger of blame at?  What about another renowned  deceiver of OHE, Wannabe King and disgraced former Unitech VC Misty Baloiloi?  Not likely.  Even though Baloiloi seems incapable of feeling shame or showing true humility, these days he spends as much time as possible in Alotau.   Unless Minister Gore pays him enough to move his family

By WILLIAM BARU One of the many outstanding strategic decisions Unitech student  leaders made during their fight against corrupt and deceiving people inside and outside of government was to keep all politicians at arms’  length.  That’s  not to say that they would not let politicians speak  in support of the students (very few did so), but that they did not align themselves with any pollies or use them to speak out on behalf  of the students. Pollies are like poison to people fighting for any kind of idealistic  cause.  Reason being that nearly every politician in PNG shifts their opinions from one day to the next.  The best and disgusting example is Michael Somare being kicked out on his butt by Peter O’Neill, and then  joining the O’Neill government.  Nearly all our pollies are hypocrites.  They are not to be believed.  They say one thing one day  and the opposite thing on the next day.  They say whatever they think  will get them support, power or money.  Such hypocrites contaminat

By SAM KOIM This is a proposal to rescue the police force from a total breakdown of discipline. It is acknowledged that one of the landmark Police Reviews was conducted during the reign of Hon Bire Kimisopa as the Minister for Police in 2004. It is understood RPNGC is embarking on implementing that review recommendations including the current modernization program. It is no doubt that law and order are the foundation for economic growth and prosperity for our country. One of the major institutions that maintain law and order is the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). Holding the police accountable will in turn hold the criminals accountable. It is increasingly becoming a major concern around the country that police accountability is dissipating faster than the speed of a jet. We are not holding individual police officers responsible for effectively delivering basic services of crime control and maintaining order, while treating individuals fairly and within the bounds of law.

By SAM KOIM This is a proposal to rescue the police force from a total breakdown of discipline. It is acknowledged that one of the landmark Police Reviews was conducted during the reign of Hon Bire Kimisopa as the Minister for Police in 2004. It is understood RPNGC is embarking on implementing that review recommendations including the current modernization program. It is no doubt that law and order are the foundation for economic growth and prosperity for our country. One of the major institutions that maintain law and order is the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). Holding the police accountable will in turn hold the criminals accountable. It is increasingly becoming a major concern around the country that police accountability is dissipating faster than the speed of a jet. We are not holding individual police officers responsible for effectively delivering basic services of crime control and maintaining order, while treating individuals fairly and within the bounds o

1 Moses Sasakila MP; Minister for Culture 1976 Guilty Dismissed later set aside by Supreme Court 2. James Mopio MP 1981 Guilty Dismissed 3. Michael Pondros MP 1982 Guilty - Dismissed 4. Opai Kunangel MP; Minister for Commerce 1982 Resigned after appointment of tribunal 5. Lennie Aparima MP 1985 Not Guilty 6. Julius Chan MP; Deputy Prime Minister; Minister for Finance 1988 Not Guilty 7. John Kaputin MP; 1988 Guilty Fined 8. Gerald Sigulogo MP 1989 Guilty Dismissed Judicial review by leader unsuccessful 9. Gabriel Ramoi MP 1990 Resigned after appointment of tribunal 10. Eserom Burege MP 1990 Resigned after tribunal commenced hearing 11. Ted Diro MP; Deputy Prime Minister; Minister for Forest 1991 Guilty Recommended for dismissal Resigned before dismissal effected 12. Tom Amaiu MP 1992 Resigned after appointment of tribunal 13. Tony Ila MP 1992 Guilty Resigned before decision on penalty 14 Timothy Bonga MP 1992 Resigned Later guilty dismissed 15 Peter Garong MP 1992 Resigned Later guilty