Stop-work

The villagers claimed that the work site, which is on a piece of disputed land, was still in court and developers should not be there carrying out any activities until the land issue is cleared.

Joseph Baeau, Chairman of the Papa Delegation Committee dealing with controversial land issues, and his committee led a group of people to the work site to demand a stop work from contractor Curtain Brothers.

They say there are no contingency or emergency plans for temporary weather services during the strike.

This means weather services and information vital for maritime, mining, agriculture and aviation industries and coastal communities will not be available.

“Previously when we went on strike, Transport Department devised a contingency plan where arrangements were done for the Bureau of Meteorology Australia to provide weather forecast for PNG Airports.