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Bire Kimisopa current Member of Goroka Open, former Minister of Internal Security (Police) and Minister of Justice 2006-2007 by BRYAN KRAMER This is Part 2 of a 5 part series of articles providing an insight into recent National Court’s conviction of the former Commissioner of Police Geoffrey Vaki on two counts of contempt charges for failing to enforce the Warrant of Arrest issued against the Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. Before reading over this article I would first suggest reading Part 1 if you haven’t already done so. Part 1 discussed the background issues that lead to the District Court issuing the warrant and the efforts by Police to effect the Prime Minister’s arrest on charges of Official Corruption in relation to alleged fraudulent payments of K71.8 million to Paraka Lawyers. The article concluded at the point where the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance James Marape issued instructions to their lawyers to secure a stay (stop) order against Police from effecti

by BRYAN KRAMER Greg Sheppard PNG’s highest profile lawyer, recently for all the wrong reasons has warned the media not to publish any material from the secretly-filmed footage aired by SBS. He was referring to video footage that depicted himself and his firm's partner Harvey Maladina discussing how funds can be laundered out of PNG. In his defence Sheppard argues he has done nothing wrong, the secret recording was done without his consent and a criminal act. He is seeking advice on that and considering his options. Many Papua New Guineas from all walks of life, grass roots to professionals took to social media to vent their disgust after viewing the special report aired on SBS Date-line on Wednesday evening. The report explained how high-level Government Ministers launder funds overseas facilitated by reputable legal firms in PNG and Australia by inflating the legal fees billed to clients. Mr. Marku Bake a member PNG’s largest social media group boasting 106,000 members said “Wa

Full Transcript of PNG Money Laundering & Other Corruption: Implicated by Lawyers Maladina and Sheppard are Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, Treasury Minister Patrick Pruaitch, Lawyer Jimmy Maladina, CQ Mal Varitimos, and PNG Chairman of the PNG Gaming Board Controlled By Peter O'Neill by CHARLES KUA The door blows off "business as usual" corruption amongst PNG's big shots:   Who would have thought that Greg Sheppard and Harvey Maladina would be the ones who would expose corruption not only to PNG but the world, instead of hiding it.   Yet, the egos of both finally caused them to slip their guard (if Harvey ever had one) a little.  Only a little because it is clear from the conversations with both that they see nothing wrong with the extent of corruption in PNG, think nothing is wrong about the loopholes being used to get away with bribery or anything else.    Don't for a moment say that they are behaving like any lawyer.   Some lawyers (no

by PAUL AMATIO SBS report two nights ago plus some of the comments from various commentators has had me thinking about why Australia has continued to remain quiet in the face of all these massive corrupt and fraudulent dealings in a country that it continuously gives the largest chunk of its aid monies to? There are many factors at play here but I think that to fully understand how and why, one needs to go back to early 2012; on the eve of the Somare/O’Neil political impasse that set us on the road to where we are now. It has, coupled with all the window dressing developments in POM and other parts of PNG, made me ponder another factor in addition to the above. The second thing has to do with the nature and definition of a “con-man”. I would venture that all these developments (which I termed window dressing developments) are the handiwork of a con-man. A con-man, by definition, takes you into their confidence or vice versa and does things which makes you believe

by WILLIAM KEP It was a proud occasion for all Mendis and Southern Highlanders witnessing the official opening by the Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill on the 10 of April 2015 in Mendi SHP of the newly built high end 18 room Mendi Travellers’ Inn. As put by the young entrepreneur and owner (a Mendi local) during the opening ceremony, he invested in building the accommodation facility at considerable costs with the sole motive to build business confidence in and for the Mendi Township. That speech and his positive initiative was well received and appreciated by the Prime Minister, The Provincial Governor and other guests and dignitaries present. All populace of Mendi will realise that investing in Mendi is not a bad business decision from this example. Such investments like Mendi Travellers’ Inn will ignite more Mendis and Southern Highlanders to invest more and explore the commercial opportunities available in Mendi Town.  Taking on from this, outlined (below) is the e

PNG SELLING CITIZENSHIP IS NOTHING NEW, ASK JOE CHAN   by JAMES PERAKIN Isn't it ironic that since Somare's last reign, long serving missionaries in PNG have found it so hard to get visas to stay in PNG permanently while any foreign con artist biz man waving money gets any visa they want or even a PNG passport. Which category is JT in? PNG'S LAW ON CITIZENSHIP Section 67.-CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALIZATION. (1) A person who has resided continuously in the country for at least eight years may ap ply to the Minister responsible for citizenship matters to be naturalized as a citizen, and the Minister may, if he is satisfied as to the matters referred to in Subsection (2), in his deliberate judgement (but subject to Division 4 (Citizenship Advisory Committee)), grant or refuse the application. Division 4. – Citizenship Advisory Committee. 75. THE COMMITTEE. (1) An Act of the Parliament shall make provision for a Citizenship Advisory Committee, all of t

EXCLUSIVE - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'The days of banging a million bucks into an account are gone' Lawyer Greg Sheppard is seen in this secret recording explaining how to avoid detection when making illegal payments to foreign politicians. Australia has been exposed as a safe haven for corrupt funds from overseas after a pair of top lawyers were caught on video explaining how regional leaders steal money from their own people and park it in bank accounts here. Fairfax Media has obtained recordings of an undercover sting that show one Papua New Guinea lawyer, Harvey Maladina, explaining how a "prestigious" law firm and a well-known Queen's counsel issue inflated invoices to conceal the movements of corrupt money. Papua New Guinea lawyer Harvey Maladina and his law firm partner, former Queensland crown prosecutor Greg Sheppard, is shown on camera saying that the "only way" to bribe foreign politicians and avoid getting caught is to pay "s

by LUCAS KIAP MPs are supposed to be lawmakers and not cheque book carriers promising to deliver basic government services. Implementing government policies and delivering basic services is the function and the responsibility of the public service mechanism in the country and not MPs. How did this happened? Basic services is not rocket science. A drug addict or a street seller can be voted into parliament to deliver basic services becuse money (budget) for basic services should be there regardless of whoever is voted into parliament. People have the right to basic government services by law under the constitution. That's the reason why there is an elected government in a democracy, serving the people and not themselves. No MP or government should promise people to deliver basic services or take credit for providing basic services when people already own everything including the MPs and the government. MPs are supposed to be legislators, lawmakers and not basic service delivers o