Hon Belden Norman Namah: An Officer and a Gentleman
By David Lepi Those who could still remember the Sandline Crises, an event that shook Papua New Guinea in 1997, may also remember the heroes who stood up to the call. They say history remembers kings...
View ArticleWhat will O'Neil and Namah do?
by Political InsiderIf Peter ONeill bids for Prime Minister he will still have the support and will, in fact, give PM James Marape a good run for his money. However, two things prevent Oneil from being...
View ArticleHistory can repeat itself
By Political InsiderWhat can a Government do in this time left before the General Elections? In fact, a lot can be done.In 1999 Sir Mekere Morauta took over from an erratic Sir Willam Skate and set...
View ArticlePUT YOUR COUNTRY FIRST – PATRIOTISM
by PAUL AMATIOTo Our Parliamentarians in the Both CampMy Honorable Leaders:You all know that one night at Loloata or Crowne Plaza costs in excess of K700 per night. Neither the food nor drinks are...
View ArticleNFAC DIRECTOR DAMARU ARRESTED
The Director of National Fraud & Anti-Corruption was arrested this morning in regard to the Controversial Manumanu Land Deal which was closed by the former Police Commissioner, Mr Gari Baki based...
View ArticleCORRUPTION AT THE TOP OF PNG CUSTOMS
In October 2020, a very important event took place. David Towe became the new Chief Commissioner for PNG Customs. There were 3 candidates shortlisted for this position.Two of the other candidates were...
View ArticleAnnulment of Insolvency on MP Bari Palma
by: Political InsiderAn annulment of an insolvency adjudication means just that - the insolvency order should never have been made in the first place. Why has there been an annulment in Bari Palma’s...
View ArticlePruaitch. A Ploy or the Endgame candidate?
By Political ObserverThe move to choose Patrick Pruaitch by Crowne is an absolute masterclass for any keen student or observer of politics.The most vocal MPs in Loloata were the NA MPs. Since Pruaitch...
View ArticleK117 MILLION FOR 8 KILOMETERS - DAYLIGHT ROBBERY?
by MILES GARETPUBLIC CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO K117 MILLION 9 MILE TO 14 MILE NCD ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MOBILE WORKS LIMITEDThe public demand an investigation into the award of a massive K117...
View ArticleA SIGNATURE IN THE SAND
by ANDREW MOUTUThis young boy grew up in the village. At the right age, he was enrolled at the small primary school in his home village, Kukipi. However, there were no blackboards or chalk made...
View ArticleStay Woke: Do not be fooled by the Take Back PNG cultists
By Waigani ObservorThe Marape government remains popular amongst many Papua New Guineans. But does the government deserve this reputation? Many point to actions such as refusal to renew Barrick's...
View ArticlePOLITICAL APPOINTEE MELL DESTROYING NDB-THE PRICE OF POLITICS
by MEL TIKIDuring the political horse-trading at Laguna in April 2019 controversial William Duma, as cunning as he is, convinced PM-elect Marape to appoint him Minister for Trade & Industry. He...
View ArticleRACISM AND DEGRADING OF PNG PROFESSIONALS
by PAUL AMATIOThe attempts at justification of an act of nepotism, corruption and self-interest are not only shallow but also an attempt at making fools of our professional Papua New Guineans. We are...
View ArticleSAM BASIL: Papua New Guinea's No.1 Canoe-jumping MP in Politics
by THEROW ZUARU "Three party leadership, five party memberships, one new party"A brief on Sam Basil political prostitution: 2007: First Elected to the 8th National Parliament for the Bulolo Open...
View ArticleLO AND BEHOLD- THE TRUTH SHALL COME OUT
AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREEBy Paul Amatio Friday 22nd January 2021 shall go down in history as the day a serial liar was revealed. The Maestro of Lies, Deceit, and Trickery and the unequaled King...
View ArticleDR ERIC KWA PNG ATTORNEY GENERAL AND CORRUPT STATE LAWYER
by JACIN PERAKIN Three Prime Ministers including the Father of PNG, Sir Michael Somare, have, over the past 40 years, effectively congealed to destroy what could have been a bright future and equal...
View ArticleTHE QUESTION IS NO LONGER WHAT WE NEED TO DO, BUT HOW WE ACTUALLY DO IT?
by EMMANUEL ISSACYesterday night, I watched an interesting clip from the US historical archives, a cable TV news live debate of 1960 between 2 former US Presidents, John F Kennedy (35th President) and...
View ArticlePRIME MINISTER MUST RESIGN AND TAKE BACK HELA
PNG OPPOSITION Leader Belden Namah has called on Prime Minister James Marape to “take back” his district in Hela before more people die and properties destroyed.Namah was commenting after another 8...
View ArticleRenegotiate the PNG LNG Agreement Give full Autonomy to Hela
by ALFRED KAIABE So much has been contributed to this forum in the Hela killings. The recent one began over land interests and ownership issues between a young man and his maternal uncle (mother's...
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