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by JOHN KEGENGA GUGL King James Version Bible was brought in by the Politicians, their faith will be Tested by the People on Independence day. Are they really changed or is it for political convenience? Everyone must go to the Parliament and demand all our politicians and bureaucrats since 1975 to current regime must come forward and say sorry for misleading us in the wilderness for last 40 years in our resources rich country. Why wasting time celebrating the pain and Nightmare caused by their bad decisions and corruption. Some examples of their very bad and corrupted decisions we really feel the pain in our hearts are as follows: 1. Devaluation of kina currency in 1994 by Sir Julius Chan have inflated the skyrocketing price of basic goods and services as a result a poor mother can not afford to send her beloved child or children to bed without decent meal. Nightmare housing rental and etc, 2. Open up the influx gate in Look North Policy in 1987 by Paias Wingti have flooded

NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE An advertisement by NASFUND’s Board of Directors on 8th June on the issuance of Sovereign Community Infrastructure Treasury Bills (SCITB) relating to projects in Kokopo District, has raised more questions than answers. The National Research Institute which is mandated to carry out research, analyze policy issues and propose ideas affecting the development of PNG, maintains that the issuance of the ‘Kokopo Community Infrastructure Treasury Bill’ and the arrangements for the expenditure of these funds is illegal. This article serves to inform and create debate and discussion among the wider public for a better understanding of the implications of the SCITB. It also calls on responsible authorities to clarify and take appropriate action. Legality of Borrowing The National Parliament is the approving authority for any forms of borrowing and loans negotiated and taken out by the Executive Government. The Executive Government draws up a mo

PNGBLOGS EXCLUSIVE Oil Search Ltd is laying off 300 employees mostly believed to be Papua New Guineans by Tuesday 1st September 2015.  Reasons could be low oil prices but then what happened to my K3 Billion investment in Oil Search? This is believed to be the first redundancy exercise. Two more are expected to follow. Last Thursday, all the employees were given empty boxes to pack all their personal belongings at their office desks home. On Tuesday, about 300 of them will know their fate. Happy Oil digging! If that goes ahead (and definitely it will), imagine the consequences...jobless, families suffer, loans, school fees, accommodation. This information can be verified with Oil Search Public Affairs and has been leaked to PNGBLOGS by people who are aware of the situation and do not want to be named.

by YAKAN LEPAKAILI In the light of the view expressed by the members of the PNG Council of Churches pertaining to the advertisement in The National – Monday 24th August 2015 page 26, I take offence with retrospect to the publication. It somewhat appears Theodore Zurenuoc has the leeway to the throne room of God. Worse still, the actions of T. Zurenuoc is telling that he in eventuality has taken over the role of the body that should be responsible for the organisation of the National Day of Repentance day event. He forcefully and unilaterally assumed the leadership and sponsored ads if you like and in the forefront of tearing down idols, idolatry and witchcraft practices and so forth. Let me in the outset pose this question, is Theodore Zurenuoc a politician or a clergy man? Is he the parliamentary chaplain and if so, what school of theological seminary did he attend and for how long has been practicing his religion as a clergyman? Thought was elected a politician but suddenly turned

by CYRIL GARE When the Airlines PNG Dash 8 aircraft touched down on Lihir airport on Aug 9, 2015 I couldn’t believe that this rich gold mining township airport runaway is bare soil, sending clouds of dust backwards as we taxi in to park at the small terminal nearby. For a first timer, first impression counts. The miner is not serious in sealing the runway. ‘They’re here to get and get out’. The ring road around the airport parameters are bare soil. Even Camp 1 and 2 which houses the official residence of the Newcrest Mining Limited (NML) general manager, Craig Jetson is bare soil causing dust everywhere each time a vehicle passes through. Parts of Lihir Island have sealed roads and permanent houses because of mining benefits except the West Coast where almost nothing is there; roads are neglected for years, people leave in traditional hamlets and evidence of neglect are sporadic. But thanks to the missions especially the Catholic Church for being there with them and providing basic

  by SAM BASIL MP Low Oil Prices/Stockmarkets Share Prices Plummeting Further Exposing UBS Loan and impact on PNG’s economy As Deputy Opposition Leader (DOL), I have issued several statements about the mismanagement of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) economy since 2012 by the O’Neill-led government. I have revisited the reality of them in recent days following developments in Bulolo and the Morobe Province in delivery of services to the rural areas. As any elected member of Parliament regardless of party membership, it is our duty to make statements on our directions of PNG and what our future looks like under this PNC-led government. With Parliament member’s silence, they have deliberately exposed PNG to high debt spending with figures now stating that our economy is on the decline and rather than reduce DSIP’s/PSIP’s, they are now thinking of increasing GST, impacting heavily on our citizens; I will not be supporting the Bill, to increase GST/VAT! One specific decision that O’Neill dire

Public Servants should immediately check on the status of their superannuation entitlements if they are thinking of retiring now or in the months ahead. It is becoming clear that the O’Neill Government has not been paying its contributions to at least some super funds and retiring members have been told that they cannot get their payouts. Some Defence Force personnel have told PNG Blogs that there is not enough money in the Defence Force Retirement Benefits Fund to meet payouts that members are legally entitled to. There are fears that State contributions have not been paid to teachers and police, and possibly Nambawan Super as well. Members who have been told they cannot access their payouts are welcome to email us, pngblogs@gmail.com, or post comments on our web site, www.pngblogs.com. The non-payment of superannuation contributions is occurring because the O’Neill Government is essentially bankrupt. Five years of O’Neill Government corruption, waste and economic mismanagement have