Chris Haiveta

He made this call during Parliament today when questioned by Gulf Governor, Chris Haiveta on the update on the formal agreement signing of the Pasca A project.

Governor Haiveta raised concerns that his Provincial Executive Council members have been coming to Port Moresby for three consecutive times for the signing, which never eventuated.

“We came for the signing but no paper to sign so we left,” Mr Haiveta said.

He further alluded to a statement released by Twinza recently questioning the deals by the State Negotiating Team.

Governor Haiveta said this when urging Prime Minister, James Marape, to protect the interest of Papua New Guinea.

He made this call following the signing of the Fiscal Stability Agreement (FSA) between the National Government and project co-venturers of the Papua LNG Project. 

Gulf Governor, Chris Haiveta, said urged the Government to follow all processes, especially in identifying all landowners, before the Papua LNG construction begins. 

Continuous heavy rain has caused severe flooding across the Province, disrupting the lives and the population in the coastal and delta areas.

When made aware of the plight suffered by villages in their project area, Total wanted to make a contribution to assist families at this time, said Mr. Jean-Marc Noiray, Managing Director Total E&P PNG Limited.

“As good neighbors, we help each other in times of need. We are pleased to make this contribution, which will help the communities access clean safe drinking water,’’ Mr. Noiray said.

Governor Chris Haiveta announced the tower has been paid for and will be shipped up to the Station soon.

He announced this at Kikori Station recently.

“There will be a tower that the provincial government is putting up here. We've already paid for it, and it’s a matter of time for them to ship it across and the tower will be put up here by Digicel. So your communications issues are resolved,” said the Governor.

Governor, Chris Haiveta, said the monies have not been touched.

During the benefit rollout for Landowners of Segment 7 of the PNG LNG Project Pipeline, Governor Haiveta said now that respective Incorporated Land Groups (ILG’s) have been set up, proposed IDG projects will go back to the ILG.

He urged ILG’s to propose infrastructure projects that fall in line with established local and Provincial Development Plans.

“Your infrastructure Developments Grants are there, my Government has not touched it up to today,” said Governor Haiveta.

The Benefit rollout is the first since the signing of the Umbrella benefit Sharing Agreement (UBSA) in 2009 and the first flow through and shipment of LNG in 2014.

This follows the completion of landowner identification, the opening of clan bank accounts, and the election of directors to the board of their landowner company.

It was a historic occasion with Petroleum Minister, Kerenga Kua, and Gulf Governor, Chris Haiveta, accompanying Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) Managing Director, Augustine Mano, to announce the benefit roll out in Kikori on Wednesday.

He said the incursions are taking place in areas where the current gas developments and potential projects are situated.

He said a recent incursion was made on Monday.

Governor Haiveta said following the recent three gas discoveries in Kimu, Barikewa and the offshore field of Pasca and the upcoming LNG Project of Elk-Antelope, there has been an increase into the border by people from neighboring Provinces.

He asked if some policing arrangements can be done similar to the current resource projects in the country.

He said the incursions are taking place in areas where the current gas developments and potential projects are situated.

He said a recent incursion was made on Monday.

Governor Haiveta said following the recent three gas discoveries in Kimu, Barikewa and the offshore field of Pasca and the upcoming LNG Project of Elk-Antelope, there has been an increase into the border by people from neighboring Provinces.

He asked if some policing arrangements can be done similar to the current resource projects in the country.

“It is an important occasion for the Province and the presence of the agencies of the Ministry, namely Tourism Promotion Authority, National Cultural Commission and the National Museum and Art Gallery, and also from the Investment Promotion Authority, signifies a commitment to work together,” said the Governor.

“We must be mindful of the challenges and the opportunities that will enable us to deliver to the people of PNG. We must live within our means and work on achievable targets.”

Chris Haiveta referred to the signing of MOA with Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (Cocoa Board and National Development Bank), the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism (TPA, National Museum and National Cultural Commission), the Investment Promotion Authority and the Internal Revenue Commission last Friday in Kerema, Gulf Province.