Alternate Dispute Resolution

Mediators graduate

The mediators graduated last night in Port Moresby, with International Accredited standards, creating another milestone for the ADR track, which has come far since its inception.

The group comprises of both lawyers and non-lawyers, seven of which are Fully Accredited Mediators (FAMs) and 17 Provisionally Accredited Mediators (PAMs).

The role of mediators in the ADR Track is to settle civil related disputes expeditly, which costs parties less than having the dispute going to trial.

Their role comes into play when judges refer cases for mediation.

Judge: PNG needs problem solvers

Speaking at the Legal Training Institute’s graduation, Justice Kandakasi reiterated that the way to resolving conflicts is through mediation.

“Papua New Guinea needs problem solvers, not lawyers. Papua New Guinea needs peace builders, not lawyers.

“You need to fine tune yourself, seeing yourself as someone who’s going to be in the forefront of building peace for the nation, of bringing out solutions for the nation. Not condoning the problem with unnecessary lawyering,” he told the graduating class.