PM Marape on Economic Growth amid Opposition Challenges Media Statement

PRIME Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has responded Opposition critics by highlighting significant economic growth since his government took office in 2019.
"The economy has grown since we took office, lest we forget the recessed economy Mr.O’Neill, in 2018, passed over to my government,” PM Marape said.
He addressed concerns during a period when the Opposition has depicted a negative scenario for the country and its economy, with a no-confidence motion on the horizon.

“We are not economically-illiterate as these power-hungry mob would want the country to believe,” the Prime Minister said.Pointing to historical economic data, he emphasised the recent advancements.
“They only need to look at records of how our economy has travelled over the last 49years.

A BIG TREE HAS FALLEN

Waimin J.Lanao

(27/09/2021 - repost)

Our tribesman, our father, our brother, and elder of the tribe has left us this morning.

Late Itaki Werea passed away at 1:30am at his Wapenamanda residence after being discharged from a medication at Kudjip Hospital last week.
Dad, you departed us too soon leaving us with broken hearts. Death and birth are 2 inevitable things in our lives which we will never run away from. We accept that God alone gives and takes life. I thank God for the short yet colorful life he lived with us his family, friends and relatives, clan, tribe and rest of Wapenamanda.

 

Dad, you left a huge gap in our tribe. We will forever miss you in the times of need
Condolences to brother Joe Itaki, Martin Itaki, Naithan Itaki, Serah Itaki, and rest of the Waipilyakin hausman, Kupakin and Lyokendakin clans of the bigger Waimin tribe. It's a loss to all of us.
May your champion soul RIP.

TEACHER ATTACKED AT MINJ SECONDARY SCHOOL

By Edward K Wiogin

This morning incident at Minj Secondary is really ANIMALISTIC.. Teachers coming from other provinces to serve Jiwaka is a great concern. It's a second time of attack for teachers coming from other province. 

First attack was me and my family and this is the second attack from the surrounding village to an innocent, dedicated and committed teacher for Grade 10 Mathematics Mr Shedrick Opo.

May be we are teachers from other province that's why we are twice being attacked. We teachers have noting to do with the prolong issue between the admin and villages and why our live is on danger.

Attached is Mr Opo being attacked this morning while on duties by neighbouring villages. He is innocent and knew nothing about the issue between the surrounding villages. Mr Opo is getting a permanent damage on his nose and can't be cured..

Enough is enough. Tired of teaching some ANIMALISTIC minds who does not have COMMON SENSE/UNDERSTANDING.

I just need someone to post this to Jiwaka Development Forum so let them all see what is really going in at Minj Secondary on the attack of innocent teachers...

WAIGANI STREET SELLER FINALLY ATTAINED HIS BACHELLOR'S DEGREE IN ECONOMICS

Every success has a story behind it, and success in itself doesn't have a happy beginning. However, on the flip side of the coin, there is still a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

Success is not about competition to compete with others - it is a journey of its own - it has its own pace and time frame.
Here is a short story of Dick Teta, a street vendor who recently graduated from the PNG's University of Technology.
Dick hails from a village called Silim in the Kompiam Ambum District in Enga province. He comes from a poor family background, and he is married with two beautiful kids.

Mr.Teta's educational journey began in the early days of his life. Given the family background, life of a village boy to progress in education was bit challenging. The life's struggle was real. There was no one to look up to, interms of financing his education, but his parents seemed the only becon of hope, the light to shine on through the darkness.
With zero source of income attached to him, selling pandanus (karuka) at the market , garden foods, and selling pigs were the only means of generating income

PARLIAMENT WILL PASS LAWS TO MINIMIZE MONOPOLY OF FUEL SUPPLY

Noel Anjo Kalao,

Anti-Corruption Activist

Prime Minister James Marape attributed the the fuel crises to a 1999 agreement between the state and Inter Oil, predecessor of Puma Energy which allows for a monopoly in wholesale importation of fuel and distribution throughout PNG until 2027.

Parliament reconvening in May will pass laws aiming at lessening this monopoly of fuel supply, the Prime Minister announced.

* Review the 1999 fuel monopoly Agreement with Puma
* Legislation by Parliament to reduce the monopoly of fuel supply to PNG by

O'NEILL AND KUA SHOULD TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT GOLD REFINERY & BULLION.

By Noel Anjo Kolao,
Anti-Corruption Activist

GOLD Refinery and Project was initiated and developed by O'Neill government in 2014. Marape government formally approved and endorsed most of decisions and policies put in place by O'neill government.O'neill government should be commended for initiating and developing project at the first place. Marape government has endorsed O'neill government's dreams come true.
Kerenga Kua was part of the decision making from O'neill government continuing to Marape government as a key Minister.

Life at Kumul land, Morobe

Photos taken in rainy Lae in 2023, while working with Brunel International, a recruitment company on a Santos project in Lae, Morobe Province. Renting a house at East Taraka near Unigate and was working at 9-Mile next to Crossroad Hotel. This was one of the 8 international companies worked for before joining public service on the 28th of November, 2022. This probably the end of the employment in private sector and become public servant. It was cool being part of the reputable companies (Spiecapag Niugini, Exxon Mobil, China Harbor Engineering, Curtain Brothers, Hidden Valley Morobe Mining, Laga Industries, Orien Energy, Brunel International (Santos ltd) for 11 solid years.

WESTERN HIGHLANDS AT CROSSROADS...FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

By Tony Charles Wattz Kerowa -
MD, Mitre Pacific PNG Ltd
trading as MPL Transport Madang

Western Highlanders are proud, self-centered, hardworking, independent, egocentric and business minded people. They believe in education and wealth distribution through community obligations and challenges. They take ownership of their problems and resolve through dialogue and compensation.

They take pride of their own heritage and always cherish their identity. They are never afraid or ashamed of speaking their language when ever they congrate or meet up with another Hagener.

They never take issue with people who are jealous of their achievements or being

CENTRAL BANK AMMENDMENTS WILL BE A COUNTRY KILLER

By JASON MONDUL

The recent concerns about the independence of the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea have sparked a debate on the importance of safeguarding the financial sector from political interference. The Marape Rosso government's recent actions, under the leadership of Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey, have raised fears of a loss of independence for the Central Bank. Post shared from here: https://www.pngblogs.com/2023/04/central-bank-ammendments-will-be.html

Isaac Lupari, the former Government Chief Secretary, has expressed his concerns about the amendments to the Central Bank Act. He warns that the proposed changes could politicize and destabilize the bank, leading to a loss of independence and jeopardizing the country's financial future and international reputation. 

IRC COMMENCES COMPREHENSIVE AUDITS OF TWO MINING COMPANIES

The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) announced the commencement of a comprehensive tax audit into two major mining companies operating in Papua New Guinea.

Commissioner General Sam Koim made the announcement on 22nd of December 2023.

Mr Koim said, “We have been profiling these two companies (names withheld for confidentiality reasons) for over a year. The letters formally notifying them of the audit were signed and served today.

We understand that mining is a capital-intensive operation and requires significant investment. Be that as it may, our mineral resources are finite and non-renewable, and we will run out one day. The Government needs to extract a substantial proportion of the value of the resources extracted for the benefit of its citizens, present and the future.”

This involves the design and implementation of an appropriate contractual and fiscal system. The one we have is a concessionary fiscal regime where, amongst