Acting solicitor general appointed

Source: The National, Wednesday 20th February, 2013

JUBILEE Tindiwi, an experienced lawyer, has been appointed acting Solicitor General.
She is the third woman appointed to top justice ranks in the country this year following those of the chief magistrate and acting chief Ombudsman.
"She commands more than nine years of experience as a lawyer and is no stranger to the responsibilities of this high legal office," Attorney-General Kerenga Kua said.
"Ms Tindiwi is very familiar with the government structure and procedures and I am confident that she will discharge her duties diligently."
Kua said considering the current situation, the Office of Solicitor General needed a person with high management and leadership background to lead young officers.
Tindiwi comes from Karekare village, upper Wage constituency, Kandep district in Enga

MP urges govt to back Mt Kare mine

Source:The National, Thursday 21st February, 2013

By JEFFREY ELAPA

LAGAIP-Porgera MP Nixon Mangape has urged the government to support the Mt Kare mine by renewing Indochine’s exploration licence for another two years.
He also called on the people to support the company so that the Mt Kare project would start in the next two years as they have missed opportunities over the past 20 years due to landowner feuds.
Mangape, who comes from the area, said Indochine had discovered gold resource of more than two million ounces so far and needed to do more exploration.
He said he supported the extension and renewal of their exploration license.
Mangape added that leaders in Enga and Hela supported the Mt Kare project as the developer would partner with them to deliver infrastructure, services and benefits to the two provinces and their people.
“I call on the landowners to support us to work together for the benefit of the people.
“I appeal to all so-called landowners living in Port Moresby and Mt Hagen to stop grumbling and waste time in the media.
“I urge you to go back home and support Indochine mining.
“You have missed opportunities because of your tribal fights but now it’s time to change,” Mangape said.
“I’m also a landowner and a mandated leader. I represent the voices of the people and therefore I want the people to support me and the company to get the mine operating.”

Stop the bloodshed in Kandep

Source: The National, Monday 18th February, 2013

TRIBAL fighting in Kandep has escalated since July last year with high-powered weapons now being used.
Some 50 lives have been lost, almost 20 villages destroyed and properties lost.
Children are being denied their right to schooling, health services have stopped and people are suffering from sickness.
All the schools in Kandep have been closed.
The fighting was sparked off by the killing of a man who was travelling from Kandep Station to his village.
The Enga police chief has remained quiet over this and the local leaders have chosen not to do anything about it. They act if as nothing is going on.
Kandep leaders appear unconcerned now that the general election is over.
While the elections may indeed be over, violence which stemmed from it is still going on.
The leaders should talk to their supporters and get them to surrender their weapons.

 

Richard Yakam
Port Moresby

Kandep tribal fight continues

yutok

Friday 08th February 2013

IT IS over seven months and the tribal fight in Kandep is still continuing.
The tribal fight in Kandep has escalated since it started in July 2012 right after the elections.
The men are using high-powered guns and countless lives have been lost, properties destroyed and almost 20 villages have been totally destroyed.
School children are denied their rights to education, health services have stopped, and mothers and children are dying from curable diseases.
The only high school in Kandep, five primary schools and several elementary schools are closed.
The fighting started right after election when a man travelling along from Kandep Station to his village was chopped to pieces. Hence, 15 council wards and some 20 villages are involved in the fights. Almost 50 lives have been lost so far and the fighting is still continuing.
It is not known why the Enga Police Commander is keeping quiet on this issues as well as the Enga Provincial Government and the leaders in Kandep are doing nothing about it.
They are pretending as if there is nothing going on while women and children are suffering.
The women and children have fled their homes and are seeking refuge in Mendi, Southern Highlands Province and the issue of food security has become a major concern.
The lack of appropriate action to stop this madness by people in authority and the leaders leaves much to be desired.
It seems that the leaders of Kandep are more concerned during elections and do not care once it’s over.
This is much more election related violence and I call on the leaders to talk to their respective supporters and disarm them.
Women and children are the victims in this tribal fight and immediate action is required including relief supplies to help them.
This is a man-made disaster where children are denied their right to education, health services and many people are dying of hunger.
I call on the Police Commander and the National Government to take appropriate action in the absence of Enga Police and the Provincial Government who seem to turn blind eye to the issue.
I urgently appeal to those in authority to take appropriate measures so that mothers and children can return to their normal lives.

Richard Yakam

South Sydney Rabbitohs expecting a big crowd for trial match against PNG Kumuls

by:Josh Massoud

From:The Daily Telegraph

February 06, 201312:00AM

South Sydney's Bryson Goodwin with Papua New Guinea rugby league players (L to R) Glenn Nami, Israel Eliab, Joshia Abavu, Esau Siune and Dion Aiye at Redfern Oval ahead of their trial match this week. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Daily Telegraph

 

TRADITIONALLY a cardinal and mrytle affair, Saturday night's Return to Redfern trial clash will feature some very different faces.

Rabbitohs officials expecting hundreds of raucous Papuans to cheer on the visiting Kumuls, whose every move will also be evaluated by talent scouts from rival NRL outfits.

Despite being the only nation to declare rugby league its No. 1 sport, PNG remains virgin territory for most recruitment officers.

The 20-strong squad that will tackle Souths this weekend is wholly comprised of PNG residents, with some based in remote highland regions where brutal 'eye-for-an-eye' tribal customs still reign supreme.

Dreadlocked prop Esau Siune hails from the village of Kundiawa in Simbu province, which is likely to be banned from hosting matches in this year's local competition because of repeated violence.

It's little wonder Rabbitohs three-quarter Bryson Goodwin was anticipating a physical contest after coming face-to-face with Siune and his team mates at Redfern yesterday.

"I'm sure they are going to be hard to play," he said.

"They've even got a guy nick-named the mini jukebox because he produces so many big hits.

"They'll be energetic and enthusiastic."

Recruitment officers learned that much last weekend, when they watched the Kumuls win the Cabramatta International Nines tournament after conceding just two tries.

Along with Siune, halves Dion Aiye and Israel Eliab attracted interest from Sydney-based player agents that could pave the way for NRL contracts.

PNG coach Adrian Lam expects more recruitment officers to flock to Redfern for Saturday night's game.

"From what I've heard there will be about six clubs with recruitment officers here," Lam said.

"I don't know why clubs haven't concentrated on Papua New Guinea more.

"They've become very familiar with the Pacific islands, but no-one from PNG really gets picked-up unless they come to school in Australia first."

About 2,000 tickets remain available for the clash - one of seven trials being held this weekend.

Friday night's Manly-Cronulla hit-out at Brookvale Oval will boast the most high-profile players, with the Sharks rolling out all their new recruits barring Luke Lewis (oblique tear).

Michael Gordon, Chris Heighington, Beau Ryan and Jono Wright have all been included in the 31-man squad, along with established Sharks Wade Graham, Ben Ross, Isaac de Gois and Anthony Tupou.

Canberra have named stars Josh Dugan, Jarrod Croker, Sam Williams and Josh McCrone for Saturday night's game against Melbourne in Geelong, while Canterbury and Newtown will round out the weekend's action with the annual Back to Belmore fixture.

Wests Tigers also tackle Penrith in Bathurst, where the Panthers have named a slightly stronger team that includes first graders Clint Newton, Blake Austin and Nathan Smith.