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PETER O'NEILL IS FLIRTING WITH DANGER & WILL LOSE MORE THAN HIS SHIRT

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2011 has been an eventful year for the whole globe in terms of political turmoil of an unprecedented level around the world. Sitting here in peaceful Pacific Ocean we were able to have a bird’s eye view of the proceedings. If we can extract any lessons from history from 2011 it is this: ORDINARY PEOPLE ARE NOT AS STUPID AS THEIR DESPOTIC LEADERS THINK. THEY POSSESS THE REMARKABLE ABILITY TO RISE UP IN SUDDEN & SURPRISING WAYS. Explosive uprisings across the Middle East have transformed the tenor of global politics and have put governments throughout the developing world on high alert. Surprisingly the government of Peter O’Neill does not seem to have learnt from the lessons of the Middle East. If readers bear with me for a minute I would like to examine the causes of what we have witnessed in the Arab countries like Egypt, Libya and Syria, where the street can go from silent to violent in practically no time. You will find that throughout history, the common thread that runs throug

PETER O'NEILL IS FLIRTING WITH DANGER & WILL LOSE MORE THAN HIS SHIRT

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2011 has been an eventful year for the whole globe in terms of political turmoil of an unprecedented level around the world. Sitting here in peaceful Pacific Ocean we were able to have a bird’s eye view of the proceedings. If we can extract any lessons from history from 2011 it is this: ORDINARY PEOPLE ARE NOT AS STUPID AS THEIR DESPOTIC LEADERS THINK. THEY POSSESS THE REMARKABLE ABILITY TO RISE UP IN SUDDEN & SURPRISING WAYS. Explosive uprisings across the Middle East have transformed the tenor of global politics and have put governments throughout the developing world on high alert. Surprisingly the government of Peter O’Neill does not seem to have learnt from the lessons of the Middle East. If readers bear with me for a minute I would like to examine the causes of what we have witnessed in the Arab countries like Egypt, Libya and Syria, where the street can go from silent to violent in practically no time. You will find that throughout history, the common thread that

Papua New Guinea To See Mounting Tensions Country-Wide As Elections Near – Analysis

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Summary Further disruptions are expected as anti-government protests led by trade unions, civil society groups, NGOs and university students continue to increase political instability in the country. Postponing June’s election has the potential to aggravate tensions to the point a state of emergency may be declared. There is evidence of a proliferation of weapons across the country. Foreign workers will continue to be targeted as the LNG project continues to widen fissures within society and between tribes. Increased criminality in the short to medium term is also likely. Political Analysis The current impasse between factions led by current prime minister Peter O’Neill and deposed prime minister Sir Michael Somare occurs at a time when the fragile central state apparatus is challenged by divisions both within and outside government. This has led to a number of concerns, particularly surrounding the elections, that business operations and the general public are becoming increasing

Papua New Guinea To See Mounting Tensions Country-Wide As Elections Near – Analysis

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Summary Further disruptions are expected as anti-government protests led by trade unions, civil society groups, NGOs and university students continue to increase political instability in the country. Postponing June’s election has the potential to aggravate tensions to the point a state of emergency may be declared. There is evidence of a proliferation of weapons across the country. Foreign workers will continue to be targeted as the LNG project continues to widen fissures within society and between tribes. Increased criminality in the short to medium term is also likely. Political Analysis The current impasse between factions led by current prime minister Peter O’Neill and deposed prime minister Sir Michael Somare occurs at a time when the fragile central state apparatus is challenged by divisions both within and outside government. This has led to a number of concerns, particularly surrounding the elections, that business operations and the general public are becoming

Guns will impact Election

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FIREARMS could be the single most influential factor in deciding election results next month. In the highlands provinces, the use of guns and other weapons by supporters and candidates is sure to take centre stage when polling day arrives. It is common knowledge that, besides being used in tribal conflicts, the possession of firearms is widely considered a sign of power and privilege. This issue has been on the radar for many years. From the 1990s onwards, the proliferation of firearms being brandished and used to intimidate and coerce voters during an election period has been widespread in the region. The trend is likely to be followed in other parts of the country, particularly the Mamose and New Guinea Islands regions. Politicians, not all but certainly a good number, are complicit in this regard. Guns have become in Papua New Guinea society the ultimate symbol of po­wer and authority. If wives, property and livestock were benchmarks by which lea­ders were judged in the past, then t

Guns will impact Election

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FIREARMS could be the single most influential factor in deciding election results next month. In the highlands provinces, the use of guns and other weapons by supporters and candidates is sure to take centre stage when polling day arrives. It is common knowledge that, besides being used in tribal conflicts, the possession of firearms is widely considered a sign of power and privilege. This issue has been on the radar for many years. From the 1990s onwards, the proliferation of firearms being brandished and used to intimidate and coerce voters during an election period has been widespread in the region. The trend is likely to be followed in other parts of the country, particularly the Mamose and New Guinea Islands regions. Politicians, not all but certainly a good number, are complicit in this regard. Guns have become in Papua New Guinea society the ultimate symbol of po­wer and authority. If wives, property and livestock were benchmarks by which lea­ders were judged in the past, th

SUPREME COURT BASHING UN-CALLED FOR

People blame the Supreme Court (SC), by ordering that Sir Mike " is restored forthwith ", for this Constitutional mess. I disagree... Apart from being concerned about the Constitution, as an officer of the court, having a high duty to the Court, I believe it's my duty to correct a misconceived negative perception towards the court, which has unfortunately been compounded by fellow officers of the court. You see folks, the SC has a duty to the dispensation of justice and to provide clarity where there is obviously an area of uncertainty about the Constitution, and to avoid confusion. Let me ask us all this: WHAT IF SC HAD NOT MADE SUCH AN ORDER? Would we still have this fiasco?? My answer: YES!!! You see if SC said "no vacancy" and left it there. ALL PARTIES would say... " NOW WHAT ?????!" Then Tiff and co would advise ONamah while Kua and co would advise Team Somare on next moves. (And bush lawyers would thresh it out on the streets and on

SUPREME COURT BASHING UN-CALLED FOR

People blame the Supreme Court (SC), by ordering that Sir Mike " is restored forthwith ", for this Constitutional mess. I disagree... Apart from being concerned about the Constitution, as an officer of the court, having a high duty to the Court, I believe it's my duty to correct a misconceived negative perception towards the court, which has unfortunately been compounded by fellow officers of the court. You see folks, the SC has a duty to the dispensation of justice and to provide clarity where there is obviously an area of uncertainty about the Constitution, and to avoid confusion. Let me ask us all this: WHAT IF SC HAD NOT MADE SUCH AN ORDER? Would we still have this fiasco?? My answer: YES!!! You see if SC said "no vacancy" and left it there. ALL PARTIES would say... " NOW WHAT ?????!" Then Tiff and co would advise ONamah while Kua and co would advise Team Somare on next moves. (And bush lawyers would thresh it

PETER ONEILL IS NO LONGER WELCOME AS PRIME MINISTER OF PNG

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The United Nations is spot on with its warning of Peter ONeill and Belden Namah government. Peter ONeill & Belden Namah are legends in their own minds. They think they can play their stupid games with the judiciary to maintain the illegally gotten power and keep pulling the wool over the eyes of the world, but the world has been watching and monitoring their every move. It is obvious that Australia, having compromised its own position with earlier recognition of O'Namah government, has prompted the UN to call Peter ONeill to attention. In a sense Australia having given the loaded gun to ONeill & Namah, is now trying  persuade them not to shoot the Judiciary. Some observers would say Australia does not know what it is doing with its foreign policy as far as PNG is concerned. Some would say Australia made a terrible mistake in recognizing ONeill-Namah government. The implications and the results of the Australian recognition of ONeill are very clear. We have all had to live w