Monthly Archives: June 2010
Local landowners respond to Barter’s ‘self-serving misinformation’
Last week Australian born hotelier and former PNG government Minister, Peter Barter, published a two-part defence of the Chinese owned Ramu nickel mine in the newspapers. A group of PNG landowners have written this response: Peter’s Profits At Risk! If … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Financial returns, Human rights
On-line petition passes first target
An on-line petition organised by the campaign group ACT NOW!, in protest against the PNG government’s Environment Act amendments, has passed its first target of 500 signatures and is climbing steadily towards 1,000 supporters. Please sign the petition to register your … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Human rights
Police attempt to stop protest on government orders
Police in Madang have told landowners their planned peaceful protest on Wednesday 30th June cannot go ahead because of instructions issued by the Attorrny General and Justice Minister – read the police letter. But landowners believe the action by the Attorney … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Human rights
Landowners not impressed by Pala’s warning on Environment Act comments
Post Courier The Government’s top legal officer has warned people and media groups against publishing or making commentaries about the recent amendments to the Environment Act 2000. This includes anyone who co-ordinates and conducts public meetings, demonstrations or public protests, … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Human rights
Government in shocking move to shut down environment law debate
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Justice and Attorney General has made an audacious move to silence any debate about the government’s controversial amendments to the Environment Act. The Minister, Ano Pala, has circulated to the media an astonishing edict in … Continue reading
Filed under Human rights
Police arrest duo to prevent protest march
By ZACHERY PER TWO leaders of a group attempting to stage a protest march over the controversial Maladina Bill and amendments to the Environment Act in Eastern Highlands’ Kainantu were arrested by police yesterday. Eastern Highlands police commander Chief Supt … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Human rights
Fairweather did the right thing by quitting government
THE NATIONAL The Opposition has congratulated Sumkar MP Ken Fairweather on his decision to quit the government over the amendments to the Environment Act 2000 recently passed by Parliament. Opposition leader Sir Mekere Morauta said Fairweather’s decision demonstrated his wishes … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Human rights
Somare passes Chinese bill while PNGs own proposed marine protection laws sit on the shelf
PNG Prime Minister, Michael Somare has admitted he changed the Environment Law at the request of the Chinese State owned Ramu nickel mine so the Chinese can dump hundreds of millions of tons of mine waste in the sea. As … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Human rights
PNG Eco-Forestry Forum opposes new Act
POST COURIER ANOTHER non-government organisation has joined groups opposing the Environmental (Amendment) Act 2010. The PNG Eco-Forestry forum has released a statement calling on the Government to repeal this law after it was passed in the last session of Parliament. … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Human rights
Public policy being dictated by foreign interests: Morauta
MALUM NALU: The Opposition has congratulated Sumkar MP Ken Fairweather on his decision to quit the Government over the controversial amendments to the Environment Act 2000 passed recently by Parliament. Leader of the Opposition Sir Mekere Morauta said the bold … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Environmental impact, Human rights
