PNG paying for the price of ignorance
IT is sad but the reality is that Papua New Guineans will continue to suffer and die at the hands of their own political and bureaucratic leaders’ ignorance.
The Tumbe landslip, the Madang plane crash, the Ume road accidents and the sinking of the Rabaul Queen are some examples that put our systems and processes to the test.
They raise very serious and fundamental concerns and questions.
Now I hear investigations have been instigated to ascertain the cause of the failures yet I wonder if the findings will ever be published and recommendations acted on to give Papua New Guineans the confidence that their safety is in good hands.
In the meantime PNG remains a fearful place to live in.
Edward Buasin
Via email
I AM of the view that parliament should be dissolved and general election is held in April.
This will end the current political impasse as MPs and intending candidates seek the people’s mandate.
It is becoming difficult to adjudicate between competing claims of authority with both factions maintaining their stance.
Fear is gripping the people, their trust and patience is running out, and we can guess what may emanate from this current situation.
Before we witness anarchy or civil revolt, it is best to hold early election.
If the parliamentarians are holding their grounds and even undermining the judiciary, it is imperative that people’s power settle the matter once and for all through the ballot box.
The MPs should not hold the people of PNG at ransom.
In essence, we need to get rid of many of them as they are morally and ethically unfit to occupy political office.
I hope the governor-general can show courage to do the right and honourable thing on behalf of the people of PNG.
Reuben G. Elijah
Goroka
I WISH to register my disappointment in the way the head of government departments and statutory bodies are appointed.
Don’t we have a body within the Public Service Commission (PSC) or Department of Personnel Management (DPM) to screen applicants?
I feel for the officers from the PSC and DPM for going through this mammoth task of doing their job diligently only to find politicians hijacking the system by appointing wantoks for their own selfish gains.
A good example is the DAL saga.
Former secretary Anton Benjamin’s term expired and he was appointed as acting secretary while the position was advertised.
Applications were received, screened and processed for a permanent appointment.
While this process was going on, Dr Ila’ave Vele was appointed as acting DAL secretary.
How can we have another acting secretary?
I call on Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Sir Puka Temu to explain the appointment of Vele, who was not an applicant, hence not shortlisted for the job.
Miamil Kamasua
Laswara Sinasina, Chimbu
The Tumbe landslip, the Madang plane crash, the Ume road accidents and the sinking of the Rabaul Queen are some examples that put our systems and processes to the test.
They raise very serious and fundamental concerns and questions.
Now I hear investigations have been instigated to ascertain the cause of the failures yet I wonder if the findings will ever be published and recommendations acted on to give Papua New Guineans the confidence that their safety is in good hands.
In the meantime PNG remains a fearful place to live in.
Edward Buasin
Via email
Dissolve parlt and hold early polls
Source:
The National, Tuesday 07th Febuary 2012
This will end the current political impasse as MPs and intending candidates seek the people’s mandate.
It is becoming difficult to adjudicate between competing claims of authority with both factions maintaining their stance.
Fear is gripping the people, their trust and patience is running out, and we can guess what may emanate from this current situation.
Before we witness anarchy or civil revolt, it is best to hold early election.
If the parliamentarians are holding their grounds and even undermining the judiciary, it is imperative that people’s power settle the matter once and for all through the ballot box.
The MPs should not hold the people of PNG at ransom.
In essence, we need to get rid of many of them as they are morally and ethically unfit to occupy political office.
I hope the governor-general can show courage to do the right and honourable thing on behalf of the people of PNG.
Reuben G. Elijah
Goroka
Appointment procedures not followed
Source:
The National, Tuesday 07th Febuary 2012
Don’t we have a body within the Public Service Commission (PSC) or Department of Personnel Management (DPM) to screen applicants?
I feel for the officers from the PSC and DPM for going through this mammoth task of doing their job diligently only to find politicians hijacking the system by appointing wantoks for their own selfish gains.
A good example is the DAL saga.
Former secretary Anton Benjamin’s term expired and he was appointed as acting secretary while the position was advertised.
Applications were received, screened and processed for a permanent appointment.
While this process was going on, Dr Ila’ave Vele was appointed as acting DAL secretary.
How can we have another acting secretary?
I call on Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Sir Puka Temu to explain the appointment of Vele, who was not an applicant, hence not shortlisted for the job.
Miamil Kamasua
Laswara Sinasina, Chimbu
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