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by PAUL FLANAGAN PNG and Mongolia have much in common economically. Indeed, the latest World Bank Global Economic Prospects report portrays them as near economic twins despite their  historic, cultural and geo-political differences.   If anything, Mongolia was considered the healthier of the two countries. There is now one important economic difference – Mongolia last week  recognised  that it needed help from the international community. By doing so, it mobilised $US440 million in IMF funding and an estimated additional $US5.5 billion in additional cheap loan and grant assistance (much cheaper than Credit Suisse). In contrast, the O’Neill government has failed to concede its economic mismanagement requires a similar solution – low cost financing conditional on improved economic policies.  Foreign currency restrictions are the new norm for business, but this is hurting growth and discouraging further foreign investment. There is much good that a similar assistance package co

PRESS STATEMENT by SIR MEKERE MORAUTA Former Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta today called for a more rational and constructive debate about national issues in the lead-up to the election. “The election result will determine the future of the nation,” he said. “It is important that voters are well informed about the issues that are critical to the nation through informed, open public debate.  “It is also important to ensure that the conduct of the election itself is free and fair and that electoral systems and processes are transparent and subject to international and domestic public scrutiny.” Sir Mekere said the adoption of appropriate policies is the key to getting Papua New Guinea back on track, not grandiose schemes, vote-buying and sweet-talk. “The latter is what has brought the nation to its knees, coupled with unprecedented levels of corruption, waste and mismanagement,” he said. The former Prime Minister said he is concerned about the level of gutter politics exhibi

by YAKAN LEPAKALI The few last men standing stand alone with everyone else looking at them like as if they are going to steal their domesticated roosters. This observation is to educate the voters, fans, and others interested in general politics regarding the early mobilization in the Kompiam Ambum district for 2017 national election, Enga Province. We will look at the corrupt people who come in the form of decoys who can sell their soul for the purpose of money and quick wealth and prestige, the bureaucrats who support election frauds for money and anticipate positions in public agencies, and finally the despotic tale of aspiring politicians who were systematically marginalized and murdered by John Thomas Pundari. This is also a warning to the concerned people that nature is watching! Out of the 37 registered candidates, these men are contesting under Pundari’s side: •       Joe Krammer (Ambum LLG) •       Jacky Nayaip (Kompiam LLG) •       Rex Nakau (Kompiam LLG) •       S

by SAMSON KOMATI The real reason I am going for the Western Highlands Provincial Governorship in 2017 is two fold (besides maintaining law/ order, roads and education and health services province wide: 1. To exhaustively find and fund all/ any opportunities to send all Grade 10 and 12 leavers from all high schools and secondary schools in Western Highlands Province to schools, employment engagements, and volunteers opportunities worldwide (first world, transition and devwilling world). 2. To find large-scale international market(s) for all kinds of food or crop products out of Western Highlands Province so that we produce large volumes uterlising all the fertile agricultural farmlands throughout the province (and neighbouring provinces as well) and feel these market (s) daily to turn over hundreds of millions of dollars annually for our average people at home so to keep them busy and raise their quality of lives. Let the people decide in 2017.

by  GEORGE SMITH Following a recent post published last week in PNG Blogs, the alleged Gobe Fraudsters- Toale Hongiri ILG, have strike again with another paid advertorial in Post Courier - 10/03/2017, page 40, regarding the purported fraud notice NG. 133 of the revocation of DPE Ministerial determination that was published on 23rd February 2017.  This is the third time they have come out in the Media under such name as Imawe Bogasi, Souwolo, Isaweri clan, which are actually non entity's and does not represent any interest in Gobe project area. In fact, their respective ILG had expired since 28 Feb 2017 because it did not complied to the amended Land Registration and ILG Act (2009), of which one of the key requirements was to have a registered land title. Only the Wolutou ILG have properly issued registered land title over portion of the Gobe project area and which was 'recognised' by LTC Commission through gazettal notice NG. 785 dated 19th Oct 2016. Hence, these recen

by KUARE LLG David Wereh hails from Kuwi village in Kuare LLG in Pangia/Ialibu electorate. Kuare LLG has 17 council wards but 7 council wards are part of Kagua/Erave electorate whilst the other 7 are part of Pangia/Ialibu electorate. He started his professional career through Department of Works based in Kainantu in 1999 after graduating from University of Technology with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1998. He was a junior officer but through some deals with the former Works Secretary Mr Luma, David got promoted and was posted to Wabag Works in Enga Province in 2003. He was there until 2009. His uncle Mr Samson Wereh (a failed Primary School Teacher) who was based at Kagua District Office as a junior officer won a place at Ialibu District office so he was posted there.  Whilst at Ialibu Mr Samson Wereh made some crook deals with the District Administrator, then was Mr Patrick Rama and made alliances with Peter ONeill. Through family connections Mr David Wereh was immedia

by  MYKALG WALGHE There are seven big oil and gas companies in the world that control more than 80% of all oil and gas produced and sold in the world and they are called the seven sisters of oil and gas world . These companies are individually 100 plus years old and they are still very active in the business of producing oil and gas in most of the oil and gas producing countries of the world. These seven sisters are Royal Dutch Shell, British Petroleum, Exxon, Texico, Total, Mobile and these names are synonymous with oil and gas development and production from the Middle East to Africa, Asia, South America, Russia and the US. Very recently, these Multinational Corporations (MNC) of Oil and Gas have entered PNG. Exxon/Mobil and Total are here especially in the development of LNG while BP, Shell, Mobile and recently Total have been in the retail part of the oil and gas business so these big seven sisters are already in PNG. Oil and Gas corporations are very big interms of their

by APELIS TOKIVA PETER O'NEILL HAS DEDICATED THE LAST 4 1/2 YEARS TO PARALYSING ANY DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT DESIGNED TO KEEP CHECKS ON ANY LEADER AMASSING TOO MUCH POWER, THEN ABUSING IT:  He has successfully paralysed the ability of the police, fraud squad, ombudsman commission, auditor general, etc to investigate white collar crime or leader abuse of power by strangling them financially and if necessary, shutting them down physically.  He has successfully strangled the court system using his old strategy which has worked so well for his NPF fraud troubles and others in the past. Mounting endless court challenges passes time to the point the public forgets all about the case. That's when Peter O'Neill (and Jimmy Maladina) can make a deal, through bribery or intimidation (whatever it takes) to end the court case in his favour.  He has successfully castrated Parliament until it has become an easy to manipulate puppet, usually successfully warding of