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LEST WE FORGET: Corruption allegations in the NCDC

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By PNG Echo It was over two years ago that the allegations were made.  They were specific and they were detailed – naming names and providing back up evidence in the form of National Capital District Commission (NCDC) financial statements. All the allegations and evidence were published in 2011 by website, PNG Exposed. In the frame was Powes Parkop, Governor of the National Capital District, his City Manager, Leslie Alu and Financial Advisor, Augustine Ravi. The ‘Internal Audit’ from where the allegations emanated, was addressed to David Conn, Chairman NCDC Audit Committee.  It was marked as Ultra Vires (without authority) Continue reading LEST WE FORGET: Corruption allegations in the NCDC→

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The week that was – ending 18 November 2013

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By PNG Echo Welcome to the first of a regular feature of PNG Echo where we look back on the more interesting things that happened in the week passed – the week that was. Although, it was ‘the week that wasn’t’ for the recently convened ‘Social Media Activists’ group.  A most welcome addition to the PNG political scene, this new group is having trouble harnessing its considerable passion and channeling it into effective protest. Last week’s planned protest was quickly abandoned when the government (which they were planning to protest against) ruled their gathering illegal.  That they never envisaged this Continue reading The week that was – ending 18 November 2013→

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