Is the PNG Government Silencing Free Speech on Facebook? A Mysterious Facebook Disruption in Papua New Guinea Imagine waking up and realizing your Facebook isn't working properly. Pages won’t load, messages are stuck, and videos won’t play. This is exactly what many  Papua New Guineans  experienced recently. But what made it even more suspicious? It happened  on the same day Prime Minister James Marape testified in court against Jacob Yafai . Coincidence? Or was this a test to  control social media and suppress political discussions ? Government Testing New Censorship Technology? Police Minister  Peter Tsiamalili Jr.  confirmed that the government has successfully tested new technology under the  Anti-Terrorism Act 2024 . The official explanation? The goal is to  stop fake news, hate speech, and explicit content . On the surface, this sounds reasonable. Social media can spread misinformation and harmful content. However, many people are concerned...

Showdown in Papua New Guinea: Allegations of Corruption Rock Parliament Date: February 17, 2025 In a stunning episode that has captivated the attention of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Prime Minister James Marape faced explosive allegations of corruption from former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill during a tense parliamentary session. The confrontation, which many are calling a pivotal moment in PNG's political landscape, sparked widespread debate and calls for accountability. The Heated Exchange The parliamentary video released online shows O’Neill accusing Marape of deep-rooted governance failures, demanding transparency regarding crucial matters affecting the nation. As O’Neill pressed Marape with pointed questions, the Prime Minister's avoidance seemed to aggravate the situation, leading to heightened tensions within the parliament. Suddenly stepping into the fray was Governor Allan Bird, who interjected with a passionate demand for honesty and a cessation of perceived cover-ups in...

Finance Minister Denies Cash Payments to Refinery Holdings: Clarifies Government's Position on Project Financing Summary: Finance Minister Rainbo Paita has refuted claims of any K5 million cash payments made by the government to Refinery Holdings, emphasizing that neither the current nor former government has provided any funding for the project. Paita asserted that Refinery Holdings is solely responsible for financing the Gold Project, with obligations amounting to significant sums for construction, working capital, and gold inventory financing. The Minister emphasized that the government has no obligation to contribute financially to the project, as outlined in the project terms agreed upon with Refinery Holdings.   Paita Says No Cash Paid To Company Post Courier 22 March 2024 FINANCE Minister Rainbo Paita has defended that there has not been any funding or K5 million cash paid by the government to the Refinery Holdings to date. Paita said the government, including the former O’...

Justin Parker Challenges and Concerns Surrounding the Proposed Gold Refinery in PNG: A Call for Ownership, Fairness, and Transparency  by Justin Parker There is nothing wrong with the gold refinery being built in PNG, that is something that we can do by the government and businesses. The problems are as follows. 1. OWNERSHIP PNG can build and own this refinery 100%. PNG has spent more money on failed ventures like the Seabed Mining and so many others, the refinery is easily affordable by PNG. Why are we giving foreigners 70% and owning 30%, don't sugar coat the 50/50, there is no 50/50 PNG has the option to buy an additional 20% at market price in the future, do you know how much that will be? It's going to be in the billions of $$.  With the option to buy the rest of the shares 50% down the line costing billions of $.  2. EXCLUSIVITY  Why in the world would you give exclusivity to a foreign-owned company?  They get 60 60-year of free run and renewal every 30 ye...

Dr. John Kuwimb's Stand Against the Gold Bill: Upholding National Sovereignty and Legal Integrity in Papua New Guinea Article from one of the PNG's very own leading legal experts on resource laws in the country and the brain in agenda for Autonomy for New Ireland and Enga, Dr. JOHN KUWIMB PhD, on the proposed Gold bill; Dr. KUWIMB, in his article discusses a situation where the government is being pressured to pass a gold bill that seems to legitimize an agreement already executed by the Executive.  He argues that this process is an abuse of the law-making process and undermines national sovereignty.  Dr. KUWIMB suggest that concerned citizens should prevent the bill from passing and potentially take legal action against its sponsors.  His article raises questions about the balance of power between law and money in governance. Do you support this? Comment below. by Dr. JOHN KUWIMB PhD (open quote) In 2022 I went to the highest office in the land, laying out all the reason...

A report by former Prime Minister Peter O'Neil of Papua New Guinea has raised serious concerns about the Connect PNG program, labeling it as a scam due to wastage, cronyism, and questionable payments. The report revealed nearly two billion Kina spent over two and a half years, with payments for personal expenses, media outlets, penalties, and accommodations raising suspicions of misuse of funds. O'Neil expressed support for the program's concept but highlighted instances of what he called "highway robbery" instead of actual highway construction. Read Mr. O'Neil's report below. Department of Finance Papers show the Facts:  Connect PNG is an Outright Scam! By Peter O’Neil MP. Please forward. The Connect PNG concept is admirable, and I have said multiple times, that as a policy, it has my support as did Link PNG under my Government, However, the wastage, cronyism and payments to relatives made under Connect PNG amount not to building highways, but highway rob...