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By PNG EDUCATOR   Who set up poor Delilah Gore for public humiliation last Thursday in Lae?   Only a deaf mute would not have heard that Unitech students were demanding either yes or no answer for the return of Albert Schram.   The students stated repeatedly that they would not negotiate.   Under those conditions the new Minister for HERST would be insane to fly to Lae if she had anything to offer but a yes answer that Schram was now allowed to come back. The trip quickly became a public relations disaster.    Once she arrived, Minister Gore wouldn’t come to Unitech, because of “security concern” (why didn’t she have that concern before she left Moresby?).   Then she requested student leaders to come to the NARI compound outside Lae to talk.   That was an invitation reminiscent of the government’s close door invitations last year to the SRC president.   Those secret meetings resulted in a strange 180 degree turn in the stance of the SRC president.     SRC leaders didn’t bite this time

By PNG EDUCATOR   Who set up poor Delilah Gore for public humiliation last Thursday in Lae?   Only a deaf mute would not have heard that Unitech students were demanding either yes or no answer for the return of Albert Schram.   The students stated repeatedly that they would not negotiate.   Under those conditions the new Minister for HERST would be insane to fly to Lae if she had anything to offer but a yes answer that Schram was now allowed to come back. The trip quickly became a public relations disaster.    Once she arrived, Minister Gore wouldn’t come to Unitech, because of “security concern” (why didn’t she have that concern before she left Moresby?).   Then she requested student leaders to come to the NARI compound outside Lae to talk.   That was an invitation reminiscent of the government’s close door invitations last year to the SRC president.   Those secret meetings resulted in a strange 180 degree turn in the stance of the SRC president.     SRC leaders didn’t bite

By God's Servant If anyone thought that the acting VC could keep important government secrets or was cool under pressure, it all went out the window last Sunday at the East Taraka Baptist church. The regular pastor was out of his mind to ask Professor Pumwa to speak. Professor Pumwa talked more than an hour to the congregation but hardly spoke of the holy spirit or taught the holy words of the Bible. He forgot the purpose of the building he was speaking in. Professor Pumwa used this special opportunity to celebrate the Lord and instead gave a political speech full of ego. Professor Pumwa made East Taraka Baptist church into a political gossip house last Sunday.  He turned his face on Jesus Christ by speaking mostly about himself, his political connections, and how good he is. Professor Pumwa bragged about his tight connections with the Prime Minister O’Neil. To fellow Baptists he boasted that Peter O’Neil had given him his blessing to become VC.  Professor Pumwa said that because t

By God's Servant If anyone thought that the acting VC could keep important government secrets or was cool under pressure, it all went out the window last Sunday at the East Taraka Baptist church. The regular pastor was out of his mind to ask Professor Pumwa to speak. Professor Pumwa talked more than an hour to the congregation but hardly spoke of the holy spirit or taught the holy words of the Bible. He forgot the purpose of the building he was speaking in. Professor Pumwa used this special opportunity to celebrate the Lord and instead gave a political speech full of ego. Professor Pumwa made East Taraka Baptist church into a political gossip house last Sunday.  He turned his face on Jesus Christ by speaking mostly about himself, his political connections, and how good he is. Professor Pumwa bragged about his tight connections with the Prime Minister O’Neil. To fellow Baptists he boasted that Peter O’Neil had given him his blessing to become VC.  Professor Pumwa said tha

By UNITECH INSIDER A recent article on PNGBlogs made false and malicious allegations against Unitech lawyer Mr Simon Sengi.   His high moral character and commitment for fairness was unfairly challenged in the articles and in the vicious attacks made by anonymous commenters. These negative words cannot go unanswered.  Unitech is very fortunate to have the full time services of Mr Sengi. To reply to the various empty comments of his detractors: 1.  Mr Sengi is well aware of the PNG constitution and its protection of free speech but this does not include any free speech that angers or agitates staff or students. 2.  Mr Sengi's ongoing actions against Unitech staff member Mr Ken Polin are to keep peace and order at the university. 3.  The vehicle purchased for Mr Sengi is to allow him to carry out his official duties as he had no vehicle before the purchase. 4.  Whether or not Mr Sengi takes alcohol is his private business. Anyone who doubts the commitment of Mr Sengi to Unitech would

By UNITECH INSIDER A recent article on PNGBlogs made false and malicious allegations against Unitech lawyer Mr Simon Sengi.   His high moral character and commitment for fairness was unfairly challenged in the articles and in the vicious attacks made by anonymous commenters. These negative words cannot go unanswered.  Unitech is very fortunate to have the full time services of Mr Sengi. To reply to the various empty comments of his detractors: 1.  Mr Sengi is well aware of the PNG constitution and its protection of free speech but this does not include any free speech that angers or agitates staff or students. 2.  Mr Sengi's ongoing actions against Unitech staff member Mr Ken Polin are to keep peace and order at the university. 3.  The vehicle purchased for Mr Sengi is to allow him to carry out his official duties as he had no vehicle before the purchase. 4.  Whether or not Mr Sengi takes alcohol is his private business. Anyone who doubts the commitment of Mr Sengi to Un

By NARAPELA STAFF Leading up to the campus wide student boycott that has shut down Unitech, a recent memo indicates not only a secret underlying strategy to keep their positions and force out VC Albert Schram, but also a desperate ploy to rally staff to their support at a time when most have given up on their leadership. Pro VC Macquin Maino sent the memo out to all Unitech staff, part of which tries to rally racists on campus to come to the SEM’s defence to keep the SEM ship from further sinking beneath building waves.  Here is some of what he wrote: “ As a Papua New Guinean, I refuse to accept speech or written connotations that we are incapable natives forever reserved as ‘cargo-carriers’, unable to wiggle our way out of ignorance, and so are forever doomed. Forgive me but as one intellect national, I refuse to accept this because it is an insult to learned Papua New Guineans!" The Pro VC went on to give the impression that anyone who supports exiled VC Albert Schram against Ac

By NARAPELA STAFF Leading up to the campus wide student boycott that has shut down Unitech, a recent memo indicates not only a secret underlying strategy to keep their positions and force out VC Albert Schram, but also a desperate ploy to rally staff to their support at a time when most have given up on their leadership. Pro VC Macquin Maino sent the memo out to all Unitech staff, part of which tries to rally racists on campus to come to the SEM’s defence to keep the SEM ship from further sinking beneath building waves.  Here is some of what he wrote: “ As a Papua New Guinean, I refuse to accept speech or written connotations that we are incapable natives forever reserved as ‘cargo-carriers’, unable to wiggle our way out of ignorance, and so are forever doomed. Forgive me but as one intellect national, I refuse to accept this because it is an insult to learned Papua New Guineans!" The Pro VC went on to give the impression that anyone who supports exiled VC Albe

PNGBlogs It is evident that last week’s turn of events by Oil Search have arguably put PNG government a long way out of the chess game and resulting in the removal of William Duma as PNG long term Petroleum and Energy Minister. * The new arrangement entered by PNG government to directly purchase 10% equity in Oil Search Limited was due to the fact that IPIC could not re-sell the exchangeable bonds that was borrowed in 2008 to finance PNG LNG project equity and that it expires in Mar 16 2014. * Since IPIC is a long term investor, it was apparent that a take-over from Oil Search by the Arabs was eminent. Hence, the only way to prevent a take-over was to keep the PNG government in play by offering them 10% equity into Oil Search. Oil Search MD Peter Botten foresee an acquisition of Pac’s 23% stake in the Elk/Antelope gas field will provide the opportunity for PNG government to buy into the company and also give Oil Search the pre-emptive rights to decide on the future of the development o

PNGBlogs It is evident that last week’s turn of events by Oil Search have arguably put PNG government a long way out of the chess game and resulting in the removal of William Duma as PNG long term Petroleum and Energy Minister. * The new arrangement entered by PNG government to directly purchase 10% equity in Oil Search Limited was due to the fact that IPIC could not re-sell the exchangeable bonds that was borrowed in 2008 to finance PNG LNG project equity and that it expires in Mar 16 2014. * Since IPIC is a long term investor, it was apparent that a take-over from Oil Search by the Arabs was eminent. Hence, the only way to prevent a take-over was to keep the PNG government in play by offering them 10% equity into Oil Search. Oil Search MD Peter Botten foresee an acquisition of Pac’s 23% stake in the Elk/Antelope gas field will provide the opportunity for PNG government to buy into the company and also give Oil Search the pre-emptive rights to decide on the future of the dev

By Ex Unitech Hon Minister, you have assumed the Ministry of perhaps the most important department for our nation's future in a time of crisis. Congratulations on your appointment! In your acceptance speech you said that you would make solving Unitech  Saga your top priority.  What is worrisome is that you also said that  it is too early to give details of your plans on how to solve the crisis. Minister Gore, time is running out.   The deadline set by the Unitech  Council for Albert Schram to come back is only weeks away.   You too  will be accused of using delaying tactics unless you have a plan ready  to go within the next few days. Hopefully, being appointed Minister of HERST means that you take a  keen interest in PNG higher education and have been following Unitech Saga to some extent. If not, here is a brief refresher course. Unitech Saga is a battle between good and evil. The Saga started when newly recruited Albert Schram naively thought the Unitech council supported good g

By Ex Unitech Hon Minister, you have assumed the Ministry of perhaps the most important department for our nation's future in a time of crisis. Congratulations on your appointment! In your acceptance speech you said that you would make solving Unitech  Saga your top priority.  What is worrisome is that you also said that  it is too early to give details of your plans on how to solve the crisis. Minister Gore, time is running out.   The deadline set by the Unitech  Council for Albert Schram to come back is only weeks away.   You too  will be accused of using delaying tactics unless you have a plan ready  to go within the next few days. Hopefully, being appointed Minister of HERST means that you take a  keen interest in PNG higher education and have been following Unitech Saga to some extent. If not, here is a brief refresher course. Unitech Saga is a battle between good and evil. The Saga started when newly recruited Albert Schram naively thought the Unitech council suppor

By NARAPELA STAFF Acting VC John Pumwa and Acting PVC Macquin Maino yesterday told a large Unitech crowd that they had done all possible to bring back Albert Schram.  What they conveniently failed to mention was that even Unitech’s boss, Chancellor Sir Nagora Bogan, does not share their optimism.  Instead: “I share your sentiments about the lackadaisical and protracted delay by SEM of Unitech in the implementation of the Council Decision of 12/2/2014 ”  (letter to Mr Justin Kehatsin of National  Academic Staff Association about the SEM’s progress on the Shram matter). The words “lackadaisical” and “protracted delay” are strong words that slap hard.  Sir Nagora is a man of respected judgement and would not use those words lightly.  Sir Nagora’s observations describe the same issue that students and staff have become irritated about: the lack of visible action by the Unitech senior executive management (SEM).  Yesterday Pumwa and Maino tried to convince us that our perceptions of their b

By NARAPELA STAFF Acting VC John Pumwa and Acting PVC Macquin Maino yesterday told a large Unitech crowd that they had done all possible to bring back Albert Schram.  What they conveniently failed to mention was that even Unitech’s boss, Chancellor Sir Nagora Bogan, does not share their optimism.  Instead: “I share your sentiments about the lackadaisical and protracted delay by SEM of Unitech in the implementation of the Council Decision of 12/2/2014 ”  (letter to Mr Justin Kehatsin of National  Academic Staff Association about the SEM’s progress on the Shram matter). The words “lackadaisical” and “protracted delay” are strong words that slap hard.  Sir Nagora is a man of respected judgement and would not use those words lightly.  Sir Nagora’s observations describe the same issue that students and staff have become irritated about: the lack of visible action by the Unitech senior executive management (SEM).  Yesterday Pumwa and Maino tried to convince us that our perc

At PNGBLOGS we are happy to have people write to us to have their voices heard, We got a threatening e-mail from a JOSEPH KILA yesterday, this is what he/she wrote:  I write to you on behalf of some of the persons and corporations that are mentioned in the  P NG Blogs  Blog post:  “Massive Corruption in Western Province. Will The PM Intervene?”. The false allegations made against these persons are of a very serious nature and they have advised me to find the author of the post as well as the identities of the persons operating  PNG Blogs. In Papua New Guinea, there are Government agencies and well developed civil and criminal courts of Law equipped to process complaints against Public Offices, National leaders, bureaucrats, private individuals and corporate persons.   The persons and corporations adversely affected and defamed by the publication are prepared to draw from similar measures and investigations carried out by NASFUND in 2011; in fact, persons involved in the NASFUND invest