Don Polye – A man of the people or a man for himself?

Last week, the Governor General of Papua New Guinea (On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen) awarded Treasurer  Hon Don Pomb Polye an order of St Michael and St George. The award was for services to the people of Kandep and PNG in general In consideration of this honour, PNG Echo has compiled a three-part series examining the Minister’s services to the people of Kandep and PNG in general. In this first part we look how well he is delivering services to his electorate.  In the second part we look at his record as a leader of his people and Continue reading Don Polye – A man of the people or a man for himself?

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The week that was – ending 9 December 2013: Of awards and websites, sharing, sacrilege, downturns and death.

It’s one thing to be an opportunist – to be in there with the main chance – but to be the one who knowingly creates the opportunity, is one step up again.  In drug speak:  Namah is not just the user, but the supplier.  More heinous still is when the ‘supplier’ is in a trusted position. By PNG Echo Last week, the Australian Federal Police and PNG investigative authorities, signed an historic agreement to share information on corrupt activities affecting both countries. And it’s not before time – they should start with getting an updated list of PNG nationals owning Continue reading The week that was – ending 9 December 2013: Of awards and websites, sharing, sacrilege, downturns and death.

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