05th January 2023


By Charlie Clye Tikaro

What a turn of events between a landowner group vs ExxonMobil & State. It was all in favour of the landowners until it reaches Supreme Court. And sadly, the landowners will now meet the entire legal costs for the State and ExxonMobil.
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Lawsuits by landowners relating to the 2009 Kokopo Umbrella Benefit Sharing Agreement (UBSA) and License-Based Benefit Sharing Agreement (LBBSA) derived from the PNG LNG project were now statutorily time barred.
This means any cases filed against the State where the cause of action is based on the UBSA and LBBSA would not be entertained by the courts since the issue was now statutorily time barred

MARAPE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO RESERVE THE DECISION TO ALLOW CHINA BANK IN PNG!

By Richard Marainump

There is too many risks in this decision of allowing China to operate bank in PNG.

1》In the long run the Chinese bank will try all possible means to buy off local banks after it has rooted itself and try to finance and facilitate all Chinese businesses in PNG to be competitive with local businesses of which some are already in existence or doing and this will only add fuel to the fire.
2》There is possibility of China bank taking over PNG banking industry because the government has already created unfavorable environment for the operating local banks and if the China bank gives a good competition, there is possibility of these banks dying out like Wespac and ANZ in PNG. And where do we go if that happens?

MD Rex Kinpogi achieved so much for National Airport Corporation

Rex Kipongi, MD

By Rex Kipongi

As the year 2022 comes to an end tonight, I just want to share about FORGIVENESS! Rex Kipogi, MD Each of us have our own memories of Yr 2022, positives and negatives, achievements and challenges - all part of experiences in this life's journey.

For me, 2022 has been a successful year. Achieved a lot in NAC. Successfully delivered three Airports - Momote, Vanimo and recently Kavienunder CADIP Phase 1 and successfully negotiated CADIP Phase 2. Above all, restored CONFIDENCE and brought STABILITY in NAC. These were milestone achievements for staff and the organisation. These are among many impacts projects delivered in NAC in this year 2022 under my leadership.

Story of Little McSteven of Tsak Valley

Little McSteve Junior Zipakali is from YOPO tribe, when he was 9 months old he lost his father Junior in a tribal fight in Tsak valley of Wapenamanda district, Enga Province in 2021. McSteven is a first born son of a young marriage which ended in a merciless killing right in front of their store in a market near their house. Late Junior, a teacher who was seen to have ventured into his mini business of retailing, wholesaling and money sales to many public servants and local business owners in Tsak valley. His was shot death in front of his store in an evening. 

Little McSteven, after his father's death his health condition had dropped so rapidly. Not so good as before. His body was vulnerable to all kinds of diseases (ref photos). 

He was taken to Mt Hagen on a Friday 26th of July, 2022 by his grand father and mother. He was then given the best medical treatment at Mt Hagen General hospital by his grandma Priscilla Pole. His health had improved a lot afterward. He grew healthy with his uncle McRyan who was born in a same month of November in 2020. They are now best friends ever. 

Peace Restoration with 270 Pigs, K250,000 plus 12 cows as Compensation

Tears seeing myself surrounded by only young men of my age. Not many elders who could stand behind us to guide us in such social and community obligations. 

I take this time to thank my big bro Livingstone Nyeta for your presence in every community obligations as these. You become father to us young men in the community after our fathers have left us so early. We are learning to be part of the community in such social and community obligations. Yesterday was one of those challenging moment when our young men in Dickson Waso, Beamin Tombingi, Willie James, Noah Kunea, Sauwan Wasia and myself decided to take this responsibility at this age. We walked into the main arena to join rest of the tribesmen in an effort to restore peace between Waimin and Aluni tribes of Wapenamanda district, Enga Province. 

Total of K250,000+ money, 270 pigs, 12 cows to our neighboring Aluni tribe (Day#1+Day#2+Day3+bell kol contributions).

Hon Rimbink Pato picked Box#22 for Year 2022 NGE in a draw box

Hon Rimbink Pato, OBE, MP

After all formalities have been completed, District Returning Officer, Area returning officers and other Electrol Commission officials drew the candidate number infront of the Wapenamanda District Administation building. It happens that #22 was picked up from the draw BOX as candidate number for Hon Rimbink Pato this NGE 2022 infront of over 3,000 people including all candidates. So why some 'Thomas' in Wapenamanda keep on turning blind eye.

Wapenamanda has many impact projects under Hon Rimbink Pato. Projects such as K15m district market (approved on 29th of April and being designed now), Tsak rural electrification which will connect entire Tsak valley, K25m Tsak road sealing under O'Neil Govt, K100m Lumusa-Wapenamand missing road link captured in 2022 National Budget, K46m Wapenamanda airport rehabilitation are some of the impact projects under Hon. Rimbink Pato OBE MP. Not all districts in PNG see such impact projects. 

Multi million kina projects as these never come so easily. It needs top political leadership and RP fits that very well. You will never regret voting him back this NGE 2022.

A TRIBE CONFESSED

The Waimin Yanga tribe of Tsak LLG of Wapenamanda District of Enga Province has confessed that it sinned against God in many ways.
The believes that there is joy, happiness, success, prosperity, humility and peace in the House of the Lord.
Another chapter opened in our tribe's history. Thank you to everyone who had come to Angutamanda for the week's Crusade. Thank you to everyone who had helped us with food, money and prayers. All Glory and Honour to Him alone.

          

Willful murderer Frank Angata Ymin must face the full blunt of the kaw

The willful murderer of Junior Tumu Aluni, Frank Angata Ymin was on run after the killing occurred on 27th July 10am at Wapenamanda police compound.

The willful murderer surrendered to police on the 04th of August 2021.
After the culprit who took barbaric action to destroy the two innocent tribes was locked behind bars, the two tribes Aluni and Waimin have set an precedent to solve the problem for now and in the near future.

These are the five conditions signed under Statutory declaration act.
The statutory declaration was signed in the presence of PSC Wapenamanda David and Wapenamanda law enforcement team lead by John Tuink.
CONDITIONS;
1. Willful murderer Frank Angata must face the full blunt of the LAW
2. No bail nor fine
3. No compensation
4. No tribal war/fight
5. If the murderer happens to escape in any means, both parties will again bring him back to the justice.

The Waimin tribe and Aluni tribe will not start or declare any form of war/fight FOR ANYONE'S PERSONAL INTEREST.
THIS GENERATION WILL MAINTAIN PEACE FOR ALUSAI AS LONG AS THIS GENERATION LIVES.

CHIEF POLE YALUMA CALLS FOR PAYMENT FOR AWARDS, RETRENTCHMENT, RETIREMENT AND RESIGNMENT

Dear Sir,

REF:  PAYMENT FOR AWARDS, RETRENTCHMENT, RETIREMENT AND RESIGNMENT FOR CR. POLE YALUMA.

Chief Pole with his 6th wife

I am Councilor Pole Yaluma of Lumusa LLG in the Mul Baiyer Lumusa District. I am the current ward councilor for Kissan Clan of the Poma Tribe.

I am married with six wives and I have fourth generation in my family today and am growing old, hundred – seventeen (117) years old (1904-2021).

Brief history on leadership I provided on services during colonial times up until now.

1.      In 1932, the district commissioner of Wapenamanda appointed me a Bos Boi to look after the 16 tribes of Lumusa District when that time Lumusa was part of Wapenamanda District. I was a young man not even married. My job included awareness on Government services that are to come and enforce Law and Good Order in their communities. I was a Bos Boi for 9 years (1932- 1940).

2.       1941, the district commissioner of Wapenamanda appointed me a Luluai to look after 16 tribes of Lumusa District Commissioner for big penalties. I was Luluai for 11 years (1941- 1952). That time, I was already married with three (3) wives with 8 children.

One of my tasks was bringing the convicted (kalabus lain) from home (Lumusa to wapenamanda). It took me 2-3 days to travel.

Few old photo collection from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea