Mining companies' contribution towards PNG and it's economy‏

It's interesting to read in the newspapers and watch on Television of what's happening between mining companies and the Papua New Guinea government in Papua New Guinea as I speak. I'd like to think that all policies in the mining and petroleum sector needs to be rectified to suit the interests of the landowners and not the contrary.

Bottomline is; the Papua New Guinea government and the so called mining companies must give the local people the confidence they needed to make sure that these mining and petroleum developments occur according to the landowner terms and conditions.This will help increase the landowners' awareness on the protection of their rights so they can demand proper information disclosure, and processes, in any arrangements with the Papua New Guinea government and the mining companies, and have the facts and information to back up their concerns.

If Pogera Joint Venture (PJV), for example, and others are of any indication to what will happen, so be it. We can't let that happen under our nose, we need people to speak up and against the corrupt government of Somare and foreign mining companies who have ulterior hidden motives to make huge profits under the pretext of improving lives of people in these mining areas and promising spin off business activities, etc...to mostly illiterate people.

Evidently, the Papua New Guinea government is signing deals without even consulting the legitimate landowners. This is a very scary scenario for the people who rightfully deserve what is theirs on their own land. If the landowners are not recognized and given any attention by both the Papua New Guinea government and the mining companies, all I can say is; expect the unexpected in the land of the unexpected.

" This is what Barry Lalley said to me via email:
"There are some real efforts being made David. Honestly. It's not easy going up again "da man" and "da system". I want to see change happen yesterday.

But it doens't work like that. But the demonstrations, the advertisements and strong resistence up here in Madang gives me a bit of hope. Tomorrow in court against the Chinese Nickel people.

Earlier this weak notices served on Police Commissoner Baki and next week Anton Kulit. All these are postive signs. So there are some things going on. The mountain is steep David, but one must continue to try. Good on you for caring and contributing. It ALL helps - honestly it does."

Barry,

Thanks and good efforts. For so long we have been complacent with these foreigners (I don't really care where they come from). We've been drained dry and low so far as what we see around the country. This time, we need to step up and say, enough is enough! I commend you and others for taking that bold step forward. We are doing little what we can to put our thoughts on paper, assuming that those who seem to beat their chests and lift their fists up in the air can see what we write.

Keep the good work up, mate!

Mining companies' contribution towards PNG and it's economy‏

It's interesting to read in the newspapers and watch on Television of what's happening between mining companies and the Papua New Guinea government in Papua New Guinea as I speak. I'd like to think that all policies in the mining and petroleum sector needs to be rectified to suit the interests of the landowners and not the contrary.

Bottomline is; the Papua New Guinea government and the so called mining companies must give the local people the confidence they needed to make sure that these mining and petroleum developments occur according to the landowner terms and conditions.This will help increase the landowners' awareness on the protection of their rights so they can demand proper information disclosure, and processes, in any arrangements with the Papua New Guinea government and the mining companies, and have the facts and information to back up their concerns.

If Pogera Joint Venture (PJV), for example, and others are of any indication to what will happen, so be it. We can't let that happen under our nose, we need people to speak up and against the corrupt government of Somare and foreign mining companies who have ulterior hidden motives to make huge profits under the pretext of improving lives of people in these mining areas and promising spin off business activities, etc...to mostly illiterate people.

Evidently, the Papua New Guinea government is signing deals without even consulting the legitimate landowners. This is a very scary scenario for the people who rightfully deserve what is theirs on their own land. If the landowners are not recognized and given any attention by both the Papua New Guinea government and the mining companies, all I can say is; expect the unexpected in the land of the unexpected.

" This is what Barry Lalley said to me via email:
"There are some real efforts being made David. Honestly. It's not easy going up again "da man" and "da system". I want to see change happen yesterday.

But it doens't work like that. But the demonstrations, the advertisements and strong resistence up here in Madang gives me a bit of hope. Tomorrow in court against the Chinese Nickel people.

Earlier this weak notices served on Police Commissoner Baki and next week Anton Kulit. All these are postive signs. So there are some things going on. The mountain is steep David, but one must continue to try. Good on you for caring and contributing. It ALL helps - honestly it does."

Barry,

Thanks and good efforts. For so long we have been complacent with these foreigners (I don't really care where they come from). We've been drained dry and low so far as what we see around the country. This time, we need to step up and say, enough is enough! I commend you and others for taking that bold step forward. We are doing little what we can to put our thoughts on paper, assuming that those who seem to beat their chests and lift their fists up in the air can see what we write.

Keep the good work up, mate!

Mining companies' contribution towards PNG and it's economy‏

It's interesting to read in the newspapers and watch on Television of what's happening between mining companies and the Papua New Guinea government in Papua New Guinea as I speak. I'd like to think that all policies in the mining and petroleum sector needs to be rectified to suit the interests of the landowners and not the contrary.

Bottomline is; the Papua New Guinea government and the so called mining companies must give the local people the confidence they needed to make sure that these mining and petroleum developments occur according to the landowner terms and conditions.This will help increase the landowners' awareness on the protection of their rights so they can demand proper information disclosure, and processes, in any arrangements with the Papua New Guinea government and the mining companies, and have the facts and information to back up their concerns.

If Pogera Joint Venture (PJV), for example, and others are of any indication to what will happen, so be it. We can't let that happen under our nose, we need people to speak up and against the corrupt government of Somare and foreign mining companies who have ulterior hidden motives to make huge profits under the pretext of improving lives of people in these mining areas and promising spin off business activities, etc...to mostly illiterate people.

Evidently, the Papua New Guinea government is signing deals without even consulting the legitimate landowners. This is a very scary scenario for the people who rightfully deserve what is theirs on their own land. If the landowners are not recognized and given any attention by both the Papua New Guinea government and the mining companies, all I can say is; expect the unexpected in the land of the unexpected.

" This is what Barry Lalley said to me via email:
"There are some real efforts being made David. Honestly. It's not easy going up again "da man" and "da system". I want to see change happen yesterday.

But it doens't work like that. But the demonstrations, the advertisements and strong resistence up here in Madang gives me a bit of hope. Tomorrow in court against the Chinese Nickel people.

Earlier this weak notices served on Police Commissoner Baki and next week Anton Kulit. All these are postive signs. So there are some things going on. The mountain is steep David, but one must continue to try. Good on you for caring and contributing. It ALL helps - honestly it does."

Barry,

Thanks and good efforts. For so long we have been complacent with these foreigners (I don't really care where they come from). We've been drained dry and low so far as what we see around the country. This time, we need to step up and say, enough is enough! I commend you and others for taking that bold step forward. We are doing little what we can to put our thoughts on paper, assuming that those who seem to beat their chests and lift their fists up in the air can see what we write.

Keep the good work up, mate!