Visionary leadership style is vital

Perhaps, the people who have given the mandate to our elected leaders both national and provincial want something different: concrete, tangible, and money spent wisely for good causes. Most people say, actions speak louder than words. However, since the 2007 National Elections, people now know who their true leaders are by judging the actions and how their Electoral Development Fund (EDF) and monies associated with it is being spent.

NCD Governor Powes Parkop receiving a rousing welcome from students at Koki Primary School. -Nationalpic by WILLIAM WILLIANDO

There are some who hang around the corridor doors of Waigani for five years and only return to their roots just to convince most of our illiterate folks at home to vote them. Others, within the five years, do really want to put other's interests ahead of theirs to help others by delivering the much needed goods and services to their electorates.

Almost daily, some of our leaders are making big headlines in the papers for just stealing from the government coffers under the pretext of service ultimately leading to "lip service." There is one leader who is doing enormously well so far putting the money where it's mouth is and that is, the Governor of NCD, Honorable Powes Parkop, LLB LLM MP. Answering questions and listening to pleas to those whom he represents and taking time off during his busy schedule to even respond to editorials in the papers about issues concerning NCDC and the city of Port Moresby.

I am not even affiliated to the governor either by politics nor do I have any connections with him but the way I saw the city of Port Moresby in November last year was magnificent. Mr. Parkop has done so many things for the people in our biggest city within his short stint. Some of the notable events among the many are; ceased bogus claims within NCDC, appointed people on merit at NCDC, stopped NEC from manipulating with NCDC's finances, bought school buses for city school children, trying to impose a total ban on selling bettlenuts in public places, and the general beautification of the city of Port Moresby.


Two of the three buses bought by governor Powes Parkop to be used by students in the city


These are signs of true leadership - a leader with vision and capabilities to stick to it without being feared or intimidated. Mr. Parkop has three more years before his term expires but I think that he had made some good friends and foes for the name of development to occur in our largest city.

To the inhabitants of the city of Port Moresby be mindful that Mr. Parkop cannot do it alone and therefore, he needs our support to carry out some of these initiatives. Try to respect the laws in the city and we'll gradually change the face of Port Moresby City from "most fearful city to live in" to most welcoming and peaceful to live in."

If you can't adhere to the rules and regulations set by the City of Port Moresby, you should take note that, we've a freedom of 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE' is there. ''If you aren't happy in Port Moresby then leave to go to your home cities/towns. We didn't force you to come to Port Moresby. You asked to be here. So accept the city you accepted.

Visionary leadership style is vital

Perhaps, the people who have given the mandate to our elected leaders both national and provincial want something different: concrete, tangible, and money spent wisely for good causes. Most people say, actions speak louder than words. However, since the 2007 National Elections, people now know who their true leaders are by judging the actions and how their Electoral Development Fund (EDF) and monies associated with it is being spent.

NCD Governor Powes Parkop receiving a rousing welcome from students at Koki Primary School. -Nationalpic by WILLIAM WILLIANDO

There are some who hang around the corridor doors of Waigani for five years and only return to their roots just to convince most of our illiterate folks at home to vote them. Others, within the five years, do really want to put other's interests ahead of theirs to help others by delivering the much needed goods and services to their electorates.

Almost daily, some of our leaders are making big headlines in the papers for just stealing from the government coffers under the pretext of service ultimately leading to "lip service." There is one leader who is doing enormously well so far putting the money where it's mouth is and that is, the Governor of NCD, Honorable Powes Parkop, LLB LLM MP. Answering questions and listening to pleas to those whom he represents and taking time off during his busy schedule to even respond to editorials in the papers about issues concerning NCDC and the city of Port Moresby.

I am not even affiliated to the governor either by politics nor do I have any connections with him but the way I saw the city of Port Moresby in November last year was magnificent. Mr. Parkop has done so many things for the people in our biggest city within his short stint. Some of the notable events among the many are; ceased bogus claims within NCDC, appointed people on merit at NCDC, stopped NEC from manipulating with NCDC's finances, bought school buses for city school children, trying to impose a total ban on selling bettlenuts in public places, and the general beautification of the city of Port Moresby.


Two of the three buses bought by governor Powes Parkop to be used by students in the city


These are signs of true leadership - a leader with vision and capabilities to stick to it without being feared or intimidated. Mr. Parkop has three more years before his term expires but I think that he had made some good friends and foes for the name of development to occur in our largest city.

To the inhabitants of the city of Port Moresby be mindful that Mr. Parkop cannot do it alone and therefore, he needs our support to carry out some of these initiatives. Try to respect the laws in the city and we'll gradually change the face of Port Moresby City from "most fearful city to live in" to most welcoming and peaceful to live in."

If you can't adhere to the rules and regulations set by the City of Port Moresby, you should take note that, we've a freedom of 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE' is there. ''If you aren't happy in Port Moresby then leave to go to your home cities/towns. We didn't force you to come to Port Moresby. You asked to be here. So accept the city you accepted.

Visionary leadership style is vital

Perhaps, the people who have given the mandate to our elected leaders both national and provincial want something different: concrete, tangible, and money spent wisely for good causes. Most people say, actions speak louder than words. However, since the 2007 National Elections, people now know who their true leaders are by judging the actions and how their Electoral Development Fund (EDF) and monies associated with it is being spent.

NCD Governor Powes Parkop receiving a rousing welcome from students at Koki Primary School. -Nationalpic by WILLIAM WILLIANDO

There are some who hang around the corridor doors of Waigani for five years and only return to their roots just to convince most of our illiterate folks at home to vote them. Others, within the five years, do really want to put other's interests ahead of theirs to help others by delivering the much needed goods and services to their electorates.

Almost daily, some of our leaders are making big headlines in the papers for just stealing from the government coffers under the pretext of service ultimately leading to "lip service." There is one leader who is doing enormously well so far putting the money where it's mouth is and that is, the Governor of NCD, Honorable Powes Parkop, LLB LLM MP. Answering questions and listening to pleas to those whom he represents and taking time off during his busy schedule to even respond to editorials in the papers about issues concerning NCDC and the city of Port Moresby.

I am not even affiliated to the governor either by politics nor do I have any connections with him but the way I saw the city of Port Moresby in November last year was magnificent. Mr. Parkop has done so many things for the people in our biggest city within his short stint. Some of the notable events among the many are; ceased bogus claims within NCDC, appointed people on merit at NCDC, stopped NEC from manipulating with NCDC's finances, bought school buses for city school children, trying to impose a total ban on selling bettlenuts in public places, and the general beautification of the city of Port Moresby.


Two of the three buses bought by governor Powes Parkop to be used by students in the city


These are signs of true leadership - a leader with vision and capabilities to stick to it without being feared or intimidated. Mr. Parkop has three more years before his term expires but I think that he had made some good friends and foes for the name of development to occur in our largest city.

To the inhabitants of the city of Port Moresby be mindful that Mr. Parkop cannot do it alone and therefore, he needs our support to carry out some of these initiatives. Try to respect the laws in the city and we'll gradually change the face of Port Moresby City from "most fearful city to live in" to most welcoming and peaceful to live in."

If you can't adhere to the rules and regulations set by the City of Port Moresby, you should take note that, we've a freedom of 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE' is there. ''If you aren't happy in Port Moresby then leave to go to your home cities/towns. We didn't force you to come to Port Moresby. You asked to be here. So accept the city you accepted.

Some things to think about :)

Certain practices in PNG should be buried and new ideas that are beneficial to the citizens and the rest of the population must be accepted.

Among them are:
"Big man" mentality* Your high educational qualification, popularity, wealth, financial success and class are only valid in certain circumstances and do not fully entitle you to gain power of speech, finance and authority;
* Your cultural belief and practices are only valued in your community, but now it is time for a wider community awareness and unification; and
* Your true value is what others see in you and not what you force to happen.Corruption at all levels* There is no shortcuts to success or power and recognition;* Have a moral standard in life to do right most of your life;
* Be an advocate and sacrifice to refrain from wrongdoings if pressured by others; and* Own up for your faults and wrongdoings.
Polygamy* Have one wife or husband if you are a Christian;* Women and men are emotional and spiritual beings (not objects), so treat each other with respect, honour and fairness, just as you wish to be respected; and
* Unfaithful and multiple sex partners result in diseases like HIV/AIDS and STIs.Greed* You are blessed with things that are sufficient for a day, so why want more?* Live within your means (do yourself justice) and learn to say "no" even to your friends and relatives as you just cannot please everyone; and
* Control your desire of covetousness – focus on your life, avoid borrowed time and money.Cult belief such as "handout"* Nothing in this world is free!*
Stop wishing and dreaming that free handouts, money and material things will come from powerful people or organisations;
* Use the God-given power of your body to work, either on the land to grow food crops or if you have the knowledge and skills, find employment opportunities; and
* Learn to labour and do it with perseverance and commitment.Earn your living through hard work and honesty* Be God-fearing in all things!
* Fear the law of the land and be obedient;* Work diligently at your job following rules, regulations and policies of firms and statutory bodies;* Correct others and refrain from participation of wrongdoings – you will be the better person; and
* For your hard work and integrity, comes a true reward – not penalties.Accept losses and defeat* Learn to accept losses and defeat either in competitions and elections – the winners need to be praised, again it is only fair and legitimate;
* You represent others and it is not an individual pursuit for glory;
* There is always another chance if not a couple more; and* On reasons of principality, maybe you are not ready or the right person.

Some things to think about :)

Certain practices in PNG should be buried and new ideas that are beneficial to the citizens and the rest of the population must be accepted.

Among them are:
"Big man" mentality* Your high educational qualification, popularity, wealth, financial success and class are only valid in certain circumstances and do not fully entitle you to gain power of speech, finance and authority;
* Your cultural belief and practices are only valued in your community, but now it is time for a wider community awareness and unification; and
* Your true value is what others see in you and not what you force to happen.Corruption at all levels* There is no shortcuts to success or power and recognition;* Have a moral standard in life to do right most of your life;
* Be an advocate and sacrifice to refrain from wrongdoings if pressured by others; and* Own up for your faults and wrongdoings.
Polygamy* Have one wife or husband if you are a Christian;* Women and men are emotional and spiritual beings (not objects), so treat each other with respect, honour and fairness, just as you wish to be respected; and
* Unfaithful and multiple sex partners result in diseases like HIV/AIDS and STIs.Greed* You are blessed with things that are sufficient for a day, so why want more?* Live within your means (do yourself justice) and learn to say "no" even to your friends and relatives as you just cannot please everyone; and
* Control your desire of covetousness – focus on your life, avoid borrowed time and money.Cult belief such as "handout"* Nothing in this world is free!*
Stop wishing and dreaming that free handouts, money and material things will come from powerful people or organisations;
* Use the God-given power of your body to work, either on the land to grow food crops or if you have the knowledge and skills, find employment opportunities; and
* Learn to labour and do it with perseverance and commitment.Earn your living through hard work and honesty* Be God-fearing in all things!
* Fear the law of the land and be obedient;* Work diligently at your job following rules, regulations and policies of firms and statutory bodies;* Correct others and refrain from participation of wrongdoings – you will be the better person; and
* For your hard work and integrity, comes a true reward – not penalties.Accept losses and defeat* Learn to accept losses and defeat either in competitions and elections – the winners need to be praised, again it is only fair and legitimate;
* You represent others and it is not an individual pursuit for glory;
* There is always another chance if not a couple more; and* On reasons of principality, maybe you are not ready or the right person.

Some things to think about :)

Certain practices in PNG should be buried and new ideas that are beneficial to the citizens and the rest of the population must be accepted.

Among them are:
"Big man" mentality* Your high educational qualification, popularity, wealth, financial success and class are only valid in certain circumstances and do not fully entitle you to gain power of speech, finance and authority;
* Your cultural belief and practices are only valued in your community, but now it is time for a wider community awareness and unification; and
* Your true value is what others see in you and not what you force to happen.Corruption at all levels* There is no shortcuts to success or power and recognition;* Have a moral standard in life to do right most of your life;
* Be an advocate and sacrifice to refrain from wrongdoings if pressured by others; and* Own up for your faults and wrongdoings.
Polygamy* Have one wife or husband if you are a Christian;* Women and men are emotional and spiritual beings (not objects), so treat each other with respect, honour and fairness, just as you wish to be respected; and
* Unfaithful and multiple sex partners result in diseases like HIV/AIDS and STIs.Greed* You are blessed with things that are sufficient for a day, so why want more?* Live within your means (do yourself justice) and learn to say "no" even to your friends and relatives as you just cannot please everyone; and
* Control your desire of covetousness – focus on your life, avoid borrowed time and money.Cult belief such as "handout"* Nothing in this world is free!*
Stop wishing and dreaming that free handouts, money and material things will come from powerful people or organisations;
* Use the God-given power of your body to work, either on the land to grow food crops or if you have the knowledge and skills, find employment opportunities; and
* Learn to labour and do it with perseverance and commitment.Earn your living through hard work and honesty* Be God-fearing in all things!
* Fear the law of the land and be obedient;* Work diligently at your job following rules, regulations and policies of firms and statutory bodies;* Correct others and refrain from participation of wrongdoings – you will be the better person; and
* For your hard work and integrity, comes a true reward – not penalties.Accept losses and defeat* Learn to accept losses and defeat either in competitions and elections – the winners need to be praised, again it is only fair and legitimate;
* You represent others and it is not an individual pursuit for glory;
* There is always another chance if not a couple more; and* On reasons of principality, maybe you are not ready or the right person.

US Navy helping the needy in PNG

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support squadron (HS) 21, based in San Diego, lands near Alola Village in the Owen Stanley Mountain Range in Papua New Guinea to evacuate Australian hiker Debra Paver.

ALOLA VILLAGE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 8, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support squadron (HS) 21, based in San Diego, lands near Alola Village in the Owen Stanley Mountain Range in Papua New Guinea to evacuate Australian hiker Debra Paver. Paver began to experience symptoms of hyponatremia, a condition resulting from low sodium levels in the blood. Paver was transported to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for treatment. Mercy is anchored off the coast of Papua New Guinea supporting Pacific Partnership 2008 and has embarked a multinational group of medical and engineering professionals from military and non-governmental organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to several countries within the Pacific region.

(U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Gabriel Martin/Released)

US Navy helping the needy in PNG

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support squadron (HS) 21, based in San Diego, lands near Alola Village in the Owen Stanley Mountain Range in Papua New Guinea to evacuate Australian hiker Debra Paver.

ALOLA VILLAGE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 8, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support squadron (HS) 21, based in San Diego, lands near Alola Village in the Owen Stanley Mountain Range in Papua New Guinea to evacuate Australian hiker Debra Paver. Paver began to experience symptoms of hyponatremia, a condition resulting from low sodium levels in the blood. Paver was transported to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for treatment. Mercy is anchored off the coast of Papua New Guinea supporting Pacific Partnership 2008 and has embarked a multinational group of medical and engineering professionals from military and non-governmental organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to several countries within the Pacific region.

(U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Gabriel Martin/Released)

US Navy helping the needy in PNG

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support squadron (HS) 21, based in San Diego, lands near Alola Village in the Owen Stanley Mountain Range in Papua New Guinea to evacuate Australian hiker Debra Paver.

ALOLA VILLAGE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 8, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support squadron (HS) 21, based in San Diego, lands near Alola Village in the Owen Stanley Mountain Range in Papua New Guinea to evacuate Australian hiker Debra Paver. Paver began to experience symptoms of hyponatremia, a condition resulting from low sodium levels in the blood. Paver was transported to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for treatment. Mercy is anchored off the coast of Papua New Guinea supporting Pacific Partnership 2008 and has embarked a multinational group of medical and engineering professionals from military and non-governmental organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to several countries within the Pacific region.

(U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Gabriel Martin/Released)

PNG needs a major overhaul

PNG needs a major overhaul

By DAVID KETEPA ULG
Papua New Guinea is a land of milk and honey densely populated with people who lack pride in their young nation. Every chance available, we become opportunists. Every turn there is, we seek for what the country must do for us. We whine endlessly over negative issues that plunge our society in the abyss of evil rather than building on the strengths we possess and learn from past blunders. We like preaching about revolutionizing and do not know what the definition, mission, and substance of change. We all want to be "Big Man" overnight. We sermonize on big things not knowing how to do small things properly. We want to shift the blame of our gaffes to others. We call stolen money as originating from hard work. We treat corruption as an immediate family member. We point fingers at each other and make corruption look like some outcast rebel among us, running organizations against the nation's interests. We quickly criticize people who initiate innovation, ingenious, creativity, and positive ways to help society. We boast about what we are not, what we do not have, and what we cannot have. We enhance ourselves unreasonably as the land with billion dollar resources' reserves but lack competence to capitalize on the use of these resources. We have a population growing at an alarming rate who do not know what hard work really means. We act shrewd when we should start seeking meticulous, quality, and practicable recommendations on how to manage our systems, processes, and affairs. We like to beseech more and that has made us dependent. We like to come up with all kinds of justifications to escape the consequences of our proceedings. We promote a syndrome called de-development instead of the usual development. We empower the fraudulent to be besmirched. We support crooks as if they had just arrived from Heaven.We call some among us as quintessence of evil and others good (or of upright standing) based on no or little substantive information. We like the name tag: "born again". We are good at describing our tribulations and prescribing diverse solutions but become cowards when it means to step up to the challenge to execute something practical. I think PNG needs a major overhaul. How can we do it? I cannot answer it for you, neither can you for me.Nevertheless, together we can reach practical resolutions to help our country move from its infant state to maturity. May 2007 and the subsequent years be the years of alteration for every society in PNG. What do you have in mind to begin with?

*The writer, a fervent reader of The National, lives in Michigan, USA

PNG needs a major overhaul

PNG needs a major overhaul

By DAVID KETEPA ULG
Papua New Guinea is a land of milk and honey densely populated with people who lack pride in their young nation. Every chance available, we become opportunists. Every turn there is, we seek for what the country must do for us. We whine endlessly over negative issues that plunge our society in the abyss of evil rather than building on the strengths we possess and learn from past blunders. We like preaching about revolutionizing and do not know what the definition, mission, and substance of change. We all want to be "Big Man" overnight. We sermonize on big things not knowing how to do small things properly. We want to shift the blame of our gaffes to others. We call stolen money as originating from hard work. We treat corruption as an immediate family member. We point fingers at each other and make corruption look like some outcast rebel among us, running organizations against the nation's interests. We quickly criticize people who initiate innovation, ingenious, creativity, and positive ways to help society. We boast about what we are not, what we do not have, and what we cannot have. We enhance ourselves unreasonably as the land with billion dollar resources' reserves but lack competence to capitalize on the use of these resources. We have a population growing at an alarming rate who do not know what hard work really means. We act shrewd when we should start seeking meticulous, quality, and practicable recommendations on how to manage our systems, processes, and affairs. We like to beseech more and that has made us dependent. We like to come up with all kinds of justifications to escape the consequences of our proceedings. We promote a syndrome called de-development instead of the usual development. We empower the fraudulent to be besmirched. We support crooks as if they had just arrived from Heaven.We call some among us as quintessence of evil and others good (or of upright standing) based on no or little substantive information. We like the name tag: "born again". We are good at describing our tribulations and prescribing diverse solutions but become cowards when it means to step up to the challenge to execute something practical. I think PNG needs a major overhaul. How can we do it? I cannot answer it for you, neither can you for me.Nevertheless, together we can reach practical resolutions to help our country move from its infant state to maturity. May 2007 and the subsequent years be the years of alteration for every society in PNG. What do you have in mind to begin with?

*The writer, a fervent reader of The National, lives in Michigan, USA

PNG needs a major overhaul

PNG needs a major overhaul

By DAVID KETEPA ULG
Papua New Guinea is a land of milk and honey densely populated with people who lack pride in their young nation. Every chance available, we become opportunists. Every turn there is, we seek for what the country must do for us. We whine endlessly over negative issues that plunge our society in the abyss of evil rather than building on the strengths we possess and learn from past blunders. We like preaching about revolutionizing and do not know what the definition, mission, and substance of change. We all want to be "Big Man" overnight. We sermonize on big things not knowing how to do small things properly. We want to shift the blame of our gaffes to others. We call stolen money as originating from hard work. We treat corruption as an immediate family member. We point fingers at each other and make corruption look like some outcast rebel among us, running organizations against the nation's interests. We quickly criticize people who initiate innovation, ingenious, creativity, and positive ways to help society. We boast about what we are not, what we do not have, and what we cannot have. We enhance ourselves unreasonably as the land with billion dollar resources' reserves but lack competence to capitalize on the use of these resources. We have a population growing at an alarming rate who do not know what hard work really means. We act shrewd when we should start seeking meticulous, quality, and practicable recommendations on how to manage our systems, processes, and affairs. We like to beseech more and that has made us dependent. We like to come up with all kinds of justifications to escape the consequences of our proceedings. We promote a syndrome called de-development instead of the usual development. We empower the fraudulent to be besmirched. We support crooks as if they had just arrived from Heaven.We call some among us as quintessence of evil and others good (or of upright standing) based on no or little substantive information. We like the name tag: "born again". We are good at describing our tribulations and prescribing diverse solutions but become cowards when it means to step up to the challenge to execute something practical. I think PNG needs a major overhaul. How can we do it? I cannot answer it for you, neither can you for me.Nevertheless, together we can reach practical resolutions to help our country move from its infant state to maturity. May 2007 and the subsequent years be the years of alteration for every society in PNG. What do you have in mind to begin with?

*The writer, a fervent reader of The National, lives in Michigan, USA