WHOM SHOULD WE BLAME FOR PNG BEING RIDICULED DOWN UNDER?
by BEN NEGINTS As a PNGean, I am deeply embarrassed after reading the threads from Pauline Hanson's post on the aftermath of our government's failed efforts to get Australia to support our budget. Sadly the threads on the post are full of jeering and contempt for our government, our country and us as a proud Melanesian people. What upsets me most is the genuineness of the Marape-Stevens government in seeking the budgetary support aid to resuscitate our hailing economy is misunderstood and misconstrued badly Down Under. Aussies still think our government is corrupt, careless and stupid. They still believe we can not manage their hard-earned Aid tax dollars. One comment was specifically alluding our government’s stupidity and wastages in the purchase of the luxury Maseratis. I am angry and ashamed at the same time but honestly speaking can I blame the Australians for thinking that way? The answer is NO. We must blame ourselves. The Marape-Stevens G