Source: Post Courier

THE developers of the Ramu Nickel project says it has met all its commitments under the project’s memorandum of agreement-2000.

It states its commitment has not changed and it will be working to meet its obligations under the revised MoA currently in effect as the project ramps up.

The firm was responding to reports by Usino/Bundi MP Anton Yagama in relation to the recent destruction to properties owned by Ramu NiCo (MCC) Management Limited at the Kurumbukari mine site in his electorate.

A warning has been sounded in Madang, Papua New Guinea on the Chinese threat to the Pacific

Source: Tonga Daily News

Madang, Papua New Guinea: 9am (PCC/NETANI RIKA):Regional governments must seriously address China’s attempts to control fishing, timber, animal and mineral resources.

Source: The National

PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says State-owned land will be freed up to assist Papua New Guineans own their own homes.

He said that yesterday during the launching of the First Home Ownership Scheme run jointly with Bank South Pacific.

The occasion was witnessed by Cabinet Ministers, MPs and business executives in Parliament’s State Function Room. O’Neill signed the agreement with BSP Group chief executive officer Robin Fleming where a presentation of K200 million was made.

Source: Post Courier

STAKEHOLDERS in the Ramu nickel/cobalt project have been assured there have been no significant environmental impact since the project’s commissioning.

They have also been assured by the project developer that the company was closely implementing the operational environment management plan (OEMP) as required under the Government issued environment plan.

Source: The National

Source: The National

Issues of illegal land dealings in the country  can be minimised or totally avoided if citizens know their customary land rights, an advocate says.

Source: Global Witness

Source: Samoa Observer

Objecting to reforms that could lead to alienation of customary lands

A group of village chiefs filed an official complaint to the Asian Development Bank (A.D.B) yesterday. And they are adamant that if their grievances are not adequately addressed by the Bank, they are prepared to take the matter all the way to the International Human Rights Court.

Source: Radio Australia

Wanpela Papua New Guinea human rights activist na sapota blong West Papua Independence itok PNG na rijin i nid long wokim moa long halvim ol lain ia.Wanpela Papua New Guinea human rights activist na sapota blong West Papua Independence itok PNG na rijin i nid long wokim moa long halvim ol lain ia.

West Papua Morning Star Flag (Credit: ABC) 

Source: PNG Mine Watch

USINO-Bundi MP Anthon Yagama has blamed the failure by Ramu Nickel and the Government to honour the MOA for the recent destruction of properties at the Kurumbukari mine area in Madang province.