Don Polye

“To achieve something PNG never achieved before, we need to commit ourselves to the Christian values and love to our people to become role models,’ said Mr Polye in his Christmas message to Papua New Guineans.

He said everyone including himself needed a “committed service towards our people”.

“We don’t only need to end corruption and greed by way of those in power to take the lead. Also we need a sustainable, healthy and prosperous future for our people in villages and towns,” he said.

He said the government should take the lead with adequate funding. 

Polye’s statement stems from a wave of fire destroying properties worth millions nationwide in the space of 24 months, with TST Group of companies’ in Port Moresby being the latest.

He challenged Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to adequately fund PNG Fire services as fire risks are a threat to the investment portfolio of the country.

He said downgrading of PNG’s B+ to negative B in the business climate index only makes the situation worse.

The forum relates to the launching of an Alternate Government Policy by the Opposition.

Commissioner Baki addressed the media this afternoon based on a letter he received from Opposition leader Don Polye dated October 30 seeking permission to stage this event.

Baki said it’s important to note that the best avenue to discuss such matters is on the floor of parliament.

“It is not an issue that you take out to the general public for them to consume.

Opposition Leader Don Polye showed two documents, one containing the notice and the other the reasons for the proposed motion of VONC.

The Opposition could not discuss in detail the notice.

The notice will be brought before parliament's private members committee.

The committee will then discuss the notice and if all is in order under the law and parliament standing orders, a copy shall be handed to the clerk of parliament.

Seven days after the notice is lodged the motion can be moved on the floor.

Picture source: Elliot Raphael

Polye attended Namah’s first tribunal hearing where he appeared with his lawyer Greg Sheppard before members of the Leadership Tribunal.

The brief tribunal sitting later saw both leaders walked out the Court precinct after it was adjourned to next week Monday.

A proper tribunal hearing is expected to commence on Monday with the presentation of the reference by the Public Prosecutor Pondros Kaluwin to Namah.

“I stand to support the call by the two former prime ministers, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and Sir Mekere Morauta, for O’Neill to disclose the terms of the USB deal to the nation and people of PNG.”

 Polye added that the picture is now on the wall as to why he was sacked as the treasury minister in 2014.

He says cabinet ministers and government backbenchers should think about this given the current circumstance of the country’s economy

He says at a time when Papua New Guineans are expecting the country’s economy to flourish there is a shortage in cash flow.

Polye says despite the K4billion LNG proceeds in the Budget there is still news of critical services like health and education closing down.

“The drop in commodity prices is only by 30 percent and this should not create a shortage of money in any way,” he added

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“Officials from a consultant company were sent to Kandep today (Friday 3, July 2) to do a feasibility study on this project,” said Mr Polye when presenting his district’s DSIP acquittal report to the Department of Rural Implementation.

He said when the study is completed, the Yonki power grid would be pulled along the newly sealed Kandep-Mendi highway from the Southern Highlands to his district.