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Moresby North East District Youth Development Council, 9/Mile, Gordon (2026)

25/03/2026

THE HIGHLANDS HIJACK OF THE PNG DEFENCE FORCE

by MICHAEL PASSINGAN

The latest scandal ripping through Papua New Guinea’s Defence Force is not a glitch – it is a calculated hijacking of our national institution by regional power brokers. Last Wednesday, 306 recruits marched into Goldie River Training Depot. A staggering 203 of them – 66 per cent – came from the Highlands. The regional breakdown is damning: Southern Highlands Province alone supplied 52 (including 33 from Nipa), Western Highlands 57 (29 from Tambul), Simbu 25, Enga 23, Jiwaka 20, Hela 14 and Eastern Highlands 13. Momase managed just 43, Southern 26 and the New Guinea Islands a pitiful 33 – barely a platoon. By morning headcount the number had mysteriously swelled to 308. Two extra bodies “sneaked in” overnight? This is not recruitment; this is a takeover.

Inside sources within PNGDF have blown the whistle. The reputable HR company’s online merit list was ignored. Names that never made the cut were inserted at the eleventh hour. Many of those now in Goldie failed basic psychological and medical tests – records at HQ prove it. Forged education certificates, doctored birth papers, over-age applicants and even married men were waved through. This is not the first time. The same rot has festered since at least 2016. Yet every internal “investigation” conveniently stops short of naming the politicians and bureaucrats pulling the strings.

The Defence Council owes the nation an immediate explanation through the Chiefs of Personnel and Training: Are we building a Highlands Defence Force or a Papua New Guinea Defence Force? The numbers scream deliberate external interference. NGI’s meagre 33 recruits exactly match the individual district tallies of the previous and current Defence Ministers’ electorates. Coincidence? The public is not stupid.

Yesterday’s front-page story in *The National* confirms the military is now “scrutinising recruits” after viral videos exposed unfit, over-age trainees. Deputy Chief Brigadier General Lari Opa promised an internal review and removal of failures. But an internal probe is worthless. It will implicate politicians and senior bureaucrats, so it will reveal precisely nothing. Only a full, independent Board of Enquiry with clear Terms of Reference can compel past and present officers from Recruitment, Training and Personnel branches to testify under oath. Anything less is window dressing.

Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph must resign immediately. He presides over an institution that is being ethnically gerrymandered under his watch. Enough is enough.

Prime Minister James Marape cannot hide behind “we are investigating.” This is his government. This is his Defence Force. While he lectures the nation on unity and good governance, one region is being handed the keys to our military. Marape’s silence is complicity. His failure to act proves once again that tribal loyalty trumps national interest in his administration.

Opposition Leaders must raise this in Parliament today. Demand the Board of Enquiry. Demand the raw HR selection list versus the final intake. Demand the medical and psychological records. The continued hijacking of PNGDF recruitment must stop. Our soldiers swear to defend the entire nation, not one region. National unity is not a slogan – it is the bedrock of our sovereignty.

28/11/2025

Prime Minister,

May I present to you the wishes of the people of Simbu in an open letter.

I belive our mandated MPs may have been reluctant to raise these matters or may have pursued our peoples petition quietly behind closed doors, and whether or not, they have captured your attention in our countrys' massive K30 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year presented in this session of parliament.

I am now residing in the mountain hamlets of SSY with my people, and I have heard over NBC radio about the budget presentation in parliament and I am sure the opposition will soon reply well to get the budget approved, but what interests me most is the K700 million allocated to the Public Investment Program (PIP) for nationwide development funds.

I personally commend the government for this substantial funding towards PIP and ask whether Simbu Province will receive its fair share of PIP allocations, or whether we will be treated unfairly as your Minister’s irresponsible comment recently suggested.

Our good Prime Minister, Simbu geographically lies in the central highlands of Papua New Guinea, surrounded by rocky hills that make our beautiful home a paradise under the blue‑sky mountains. We are hard‑working, resilient, proud and peace‑loving people who do not complain for nothing but are always ready to serve others. We remain humble and do not seek personal enrichment; instead we voice our concerns when needed and are not complacent of what we do for others.

Our people are the hands and brains that contribute to every sector of this country—business, agriculture, politics and the service industry of our nation.

Because of our harsh geography, our forefathers taught us in the 'haus Man' to be fair, to share, and to care for one another, living in an egalitarian, communal society. Our women are taught the same in the “House Meri.” These traits run in the blood of every Simbu man and woman, just as they do similarly in the ten thousand tribes of Papua New Guinea.

Recently, an outburst in Parliament between two of our leaders generated anger toward your Minister, who made a sensitive remark. We noted your careful response to his statement, and an apology has since been offered. This incident, however, reinforces the need for every Simbu to remain resilient and strong in service to our nation.

Prime Minister,
let me remind you that Simbu is not Australia, nor Afghanistan; it lies at the heart of Papua New Guinea, and we are equal partners in national development. Our forefathers have done their part, and we continue to do ours.

I recalled you stood tall in the Australian National Parliament, proclaiming the dreams of our late father, Kondom Agaundo. Your words echoed his vision that “my sons will stand among you and speak in your language.” That promise became the core of your 50th‑independence‑jubilee message in Canberra. And perhaps your delivered the dreams of our father, a Simbu man in history.

As Simbus, we are observant and humble. We do not beg for recognition or demand what we do not deserve. We are honest and dedicated to our duties, whether big or small. Therefore, let me state clearly what Simbu deserves in politics and governance under your leadership of only two issues we have on hand:

1.) Reopening Kundiawa Airport

– It has been almost thirty years since our airport closed. If reopening is not feasible, when will the national government build the new proposed airport at Kup in the Kerowhagi District? The project has been approved by NEC and NAC and remains pending. Simbus need this airport badly just like any other provinces.

2. Karamui Road –

All roads in Simbu Province connect to our small capital town except the Karamui Road, which remains a white‑elephant. Our people in Karamui are isolated without a road. You visited Karimui before the eve of 2022 elections and spent a night in this remote area and saw their plight; we still hold you to your promise to deliver this road.

We see the Marape‑Rosso flagship “Connect PNG” programme building roads and bridges in the hinterlands of the highlands provinces, but why not in Karamui which remains the only missing link in the last fifty years since independence?

In accordance with Point 5 of the Eight National Goals and improvement plan and the preamble of our Constitution, which calls for the equal distribution of national wealth.

I therefore ask that our voices be heard through our seven MPs and be treated fairly regardless of whether they are as your political friends or likewise are treated without undue influences exerted through Selective warranting as alluded by your irresponsible minister.

There are also capable Simbus serving in your government who may be speaking to you directly; perhaps this message is not new to you. Nonetheless, I present these views for your consideration.

Please let us know, openly in response as PMs Commitment to our request, whether you are seriously considering our requests within the K700 million development budget under PIP.

We remain steadfast, humble, and resilient, as equal development partners in the service of our nation, Papua New Guinea.

Thank you.

Dom David Kua
Simbuman
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16/11/2025

I made the following statement to the media this afternoon

**Last Week Marape borrowed another K1 Billion while Doctors and Nurses told to Battle on Without Medicines**

Marape Government has taken on another K1 billion in new loans only weeks after withdrawing more than K1 billion in dividends from Kumul Minerals.

The latest borrowings include K600 million for “politically convenient” Connect PNG program from local banks and K400 million from the Asian Development Bank for general budget support.

That's K2 billion raised in just a couple of weeks but still no medicines.

The Prime Minister insensitively told medical workers last Friday to ‘do more with less,’ admitting there is a serious cash shortage and that he cannot release funds to buy essential medicines.

Marape told doctors and nurses to stop complaining about the lack of funding and to focus on patient outcomes.

Marape: Real patriotism is shown when professionals work for the good of the country, not just for pay checks. Health workers must be efficient and resourceful in how they use what is available.

Marape’s comments contradict what he said only three weeks earlier when he criticised the 22 Governors and Provincial Health Authorities, claiming the medicine budget had been spent and that PHAs were at fault for the shortages.

Fast-forward three weeks and now he is blaming doctors and nurses—while admitting there is no money left to buy medicines.

The public is frustrated by chronic shortages affecting hospitals nationwide and blames Marape and his Pangu Government for the pain, suffering and unnecessary deaths due to the medicine drought.

Hospitals are meant to be places of healing. Our doctors and nurses provide expert care, but patients cannot recover when basic medicines are unavailable.

People want answers on why billions of Kina continue to be committed elsewhere while essential drugs remain out of stock.

It is simply not acceptable for Papua New Guineans to be left without medicines while another K2 billion flows into what many see as a Waigani slush fund.

If the money is not going to relieve our people’s suffering, then where is it going?

Just stop the corrupt Connect PNG and buy medicines.

PO.

14/11/2025

*Low quality education produces low quality human resources of PNG: education system must be overhauled now or we destroy PNG at its core*

Education system of PNG is producing low quality students last two decades. Proficiency in written, comprehension, spoken English is demonstrably below par from personal exposure to a whole array of current and former students.

The amount of errors so obvious in Cover Letters seeking Employment, Posts of Facebook and WhatsApp are direct evidence of low quality educated upcoming and future leaders in their different fields or industries.

When low quality mass numbers of men and women are produced from lesser quality institutions by lesser quality teachers from a backdrop of underfunded and poorly resourced institutions, what do you expect the outcomes? A generation of low quality educated diploma and degree holders.

Who wants to be operated when sick in a at theatre by low quality surgeon? Who wants to be taught by low quality teachers? Who wants his house built by low quality carpenter? Who wants roads be engineered by low quality engineers supported by low quality construction workers? Who wants to see a Parliament filled with lesser educated and low quality politicians or policy makers or law makers? Who wants to see lower quality government officials running big departments and agencies? And you name the other similar scenarios.

The government needs to overhaul our entire education system to become modernized, quality driven than quantity, stricter enforcement of code of conducts in all schools, introduce capital punishment, and all other things needed or necessary to produce highest quality graduates in all schools in PNG.

Our education standards for both teachers and students must be very high and we must sustainably demand highest quality outputs and outcomes. That also requires government to provide all needed resources and infrastructures and funding for other education programs and opportunities for both teachers and students.

Without quality education, degree holders will continue to display incompetence, lackluster performances and destroy the country.

Someone once said, “The easiest and fastest way to destroy a country is destroy its education system”. Hope foreigners with vested evil interests are not advising PNG Government last 20 years of the massive destruction to quality education system of PNG which we are all aware of now.

Samson Komati
PNG Think Tank Group Inc

05/11/2025

*Medical breakthrough in Abdominoplasty operation.*

*BY PAUL MAIMA*

PAPUA NEW GUINEA medical doctors continue to make landmark achievements in their profession. Providing a remarkable hope for PNG future medical challenges. This has changed the trajectory of disease research and treatment in PNG.

On December 16th 2020, the nation’s first abdominoplasty was carried out under extraordinary circumstances during the height of COVID-19. That reflects the level of commitment, skill, and enduring faith by the doctors to give patients a second chance of life again.

The 12-hour Surgery was conducted by Dr. Kenneth Maima and Dr. Willie Mol. It demonstrates technical mastery, patient safety and innovation. The patient recovered within days and returned home.

Abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles. It reshapes the abdomen to transform into a slim figure appearance according to Dr. Maima.

Another student from UPNG who speaks with anonymity, on the success of the operation said the pioneer work marks a milestone in the ‘advancement of plastic and reconstructive surgery in PNG and sets a formidable precedent for future surgical practice in the region.”

Dr. Kenneth Maima in an interview recently said, the patient was a Caucasian American woman a denizen of Mt. Hagen.

“She recovered uneventfully and discharged on the 03rd post operative and flew back to the highlands city for ongoing recuperation.”

Dr. Maima said it is a monumental higher end plastic procedure precisely abdominoplasty that had been undertaken successfully at Pacific International Hospital (PIH) in Port Moresby by him with his colleague Dr. William Mol.

“With the challenge of COVID 19, I can admit that” it was a juggernaut operation necessitating over 12 hours from preliminaries at 8am to Endotracheal intubation at 9pm.”

“This was in fact the 1st abdominoplasty done in PNG for correcting obesity and restoring aesthetic appeal.” Dr. Maima said

He said it’s quite an expensive procedure marred by lurking risks so imperatively the latter should significantly have confidence and evaluate before the final decision.
According to a senior doctor transformative plastic surgery is the higher end meticulous art of surgery. “we need more plastic procedures in the country to boost medical tourism, especially attracting patients from Australia and New Zealand as currently thousands have been using such capabilities offered especially by Thailand.”

Dr. Kenneth Maima worked for 20 years with the Department of Health in many public hospitals in PNG before leaving to start his own private health care. He has a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and MMed (Master of Medicine) surgery from University of Papua New Guinea.

Dr. Willie Mol was the 1st qualified PhD in Plastic and reconstructive Surgery in 2007 from at Hokkaido University in Japan.

Dr. Maima currently runs his private health care at 6 mile in Port Moresby while Dr. Willie Mol is a private plastic surgeon based in Port Moresby.

They are both from Gumine district in Chimbu province.

*Dr. Willie Mol and Dr. Kenneth Maima at the operating theatre room at PIH, Port Moresby in 2020. Picture supplied.*

26/10/2025

*MARAPE DESTROYING THE INDEPENDENCE OF ICAC*

It is now becoming very clear to every Papua New Guinean that Prime Minister *James Marape* has completely destroyed the very foundation of *ICAC — the Independent Commission Against Corruption*....

The suspension of both *Deputy ICAC Commissioners Graham Gill and Daniel Baulch*, two highly experienced foreign professionals, exposes the truth: *James Marape is deliberately interfering in the operations of ICAC* to protect himself and his inner circle from ongoing corruption investigations....

Both commissioners were informed by email — four months ago — by *Marape himself*, acting as chairman of the appointments committee, that they were suspended *without any reason given*. ..
This act alone demonstrates the Prime Minister’s blatant abuse of power and his fear of accountability....

While these independent foreign professionals were doing their job to uphold justice and expose corruption at the highest levels, *Marape moved swiftly to silence them*, just as he has done with every institution that dares to question him....

Meanwhile, our so-called *Police Commissioner, Mr David Manning*, remains one of Marape’s most obedient servants — a puppet who dances to the tune of political command...
Instead of acting independently, Manning has reduced the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to a *private protection unit* for the Prime Minister....

Mr Manning is not serving the people of Papua New Guinea — he is serving his political master....
He has weaponized the Police Force to intimidate political opponents, investigate coalition MPs who fall out of favor, and protect Marape’s cronies... The *ongoing secret investigations* into certain coalition MPs are not about justice — they are about control...

*Every political party* in the *Marape–Rosso coalition* must wake up to this reality:
You are being watched...
You are being recorded. You are being set up...
The moment you speak out against Marape, *David Manning will call you in for questioning*....

A perfect example is how Manning publicly humiliated *KPHL’s suspended Managing Director, Wapu Sonk*, ordering him to collect his own suspension letter — a clear political display of authority, not justice....

Papua New Guinea is slowly sinking into dictatorship under a corrupt and paranoid leader....
James Marape has captured ICAC, silenced the Police, and compromised every watchdog institution that was meant to defend the people.....

Do you still think our Justice system is still independent after the court trial of former Finance Deputy Secretary Mr Jacob Yafai??

Hahaha

The reason ICAC Deputy Commissioners were removed is simple:
*they dared to investigate James Marape and his Works Minister and their Business cronies in the connect PNG Program*....
That is the truth...

_Whistleblower_

18/10/2025

YUT HALIVIM YUT PNG
9 Mile, Moitaka Ridge
Port Moresby North-East District
National Capital District

Date: 18th October 2025

To: Hon. James Marape, MP
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
National Parliament, Waigani

Dear Prime Minister,

Subject: RESET@50 — Let’s Begin the Next 50 Years by Investing in Our Youth

Greetings to you in the name of our Almighty God.

As our country celebrates 50 years of Independence, I write not only as a concerned citizen but as a youth leader who works directly with our young people on the ground. This golden jubilee should not just be about looking back — it must be a reset, a new beginning for our nation.

And if this “Reset@50” is to mean anything, it must start with our young people — the true builders of our next 50 years.

Our Situation Today

Prime Minister, around 60% of our population is under the age of 25. That’s more than seven million young Papua New Guineans — full of strength, creativity, and dreams. Yet, most of them are unemployed, undereducated, and without opportunity.

Many roam the streets not because they are lazy, but because there is no real pathway for them to be part of development. We keep saying “youth empowerment,” but on the ground, our youths are still powerless.

That is why I’m appealing directly to you, Prime Minister, to make youth development the heart of the Reset@50 through one practical initiative:

Let’s establish District Youth Development Councils (DYDCs) in every district — under NYDA and DDA partnership.

What the DYDC Will Do

Each DYDC will operate under the District Development Authority (DDA) and in partnership with the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA). It will be the official youth structure in every district — run by youths, guided by elders, and supported by the DDA.

Through DYDCs, young people will:

Receive training in practical skills like brickmaking, solar power, small-scale hydro, and agriculture.

Start small businesses and cooperatives through enterprise programs.

Lead local community projects — clean water, waste management, rural roads, and housing.

Act as a bridge between the DDA, schools, churches, and community youth groups.

This is not another handout or one-time program. It’s a movement to make every young person a nation builder.

How We Can Make It Happen

We ask that your Government:

1. Approve the establishment of DYDCs in all 96 districts through a formal partnership between NYDA and DDAs.

2. Direct every DDA to allocate at least 2% of DSIP funds to youth programs and skill development.

3. Create a Reset@50 Youth Innovation Fund (K50 million) to kickstart pilot DYDC projects in selected districts.

4. Empower NYDA to coordinate all youth programs, ensuring transparency, training, and proper monitoring.

5. Include the DYDC initiative in the Medium Term Development Plan IV and Vision 2050 implementation frameworks.

This structure will directly create thousands of youth jobs, reduce law and order issues, and rebuild community pride.

A Reset Built by the Hands of Youth

The Bible tells us how ordinary people — Noah, Solomon, the builders of Babel — used their hands and faith to build great things.

Our young people today can do the same.
Every brick they mold, every small hydro they install, every garden they plant — that is real nation building.

Let every road be built by our youth.
Let every innovation carry a local story of hope.
Let every district see its young people rise again.

Recognize Local Youth Movements

Prime Minister, I also urge your office and NYDA to recognize and empower existing local youth organizations across the country — like Yut Halivim Yut PNG — to align themselves with their District DYDCs.

These local groups are already working with communities, schools, and churches. With recognition and support, they can become powerful partners in delivering skills training, social programs, and community projects under the DYDC structure.

We need a united youth front, coordinated from the district to the national level — all working for one vision: Reset@50 through youth-led development.

Our Appeal

Prime Minister, your leadership has always stood for “Take Back PNG.”
Now is the time to let the youth take back their future.

We humbly ask that you:

Champion the Reset@50 Youth Innovation Initiative as a national policy.

Direct NEC to approve the NYDA–DDA partnership to establish DYDCs.

Launch the Reset@50 Youth Program as part of our 50th Independence celebrations.

Appoint a Youth Empowerment Taskforce to coordinate and monitor youth programs across all districts.

This can be your government’s greatest legacy — turning 50 years of independence into a springboard for the next 50 built by the hands of our youth.

Prime Minister, our youths are ready. They just need tools, training, and trust.
Let us make Reset@50 a national rebirth — one built by our own young men and women.

Papua New Guinea’s next 50 years will not be defined by gold, gas, or aid — but by the skills, spirit, and strength of our youth.

With hope and respect,

Yours sincerely,
Daniel Aiyo Kinimba
Director & Founder
Yut Halivim Yut PNG (YHY PNG)

Cc:

Chief Secretary to Government

Minister for Youth, Religion and Community Development

Managing Director, National Youth Development Authority (NYDA)

18/10/2025

This nation will see the light of the day under AB.

13/09/2025

In a historic and unprecedented turn of events, Nepal witnessed a youth-led uprising in early September 2025 that toppled the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli following a controversial social media ban and corruption in govt. Driven by Generation Z (born roughly 1997–2012), the protests not only forced Oli’s resignation but also led to the selection of Nepal’s first-ever female Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, through an informal yet influential voting process on the Discord platform.

17/08/2025

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: OUR BEST WEAPON AGAINST CORRUPTION IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS.

By Palamanda Whisperer

Governments that embraced engineering, science and technology have transformed their economies and the lives of their people. Nations such as China, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are often held up as models because they invested in disciplined, technology-led governance and infrastructure; and the results speak for themselves. Papua New Guinea can do the same.

For millions of Papua New Guineans, the dream is simple:

A future where our children enjoy higher living standards, reliable services and fair opportunity, like those in the world’s most successful small states. That is not fantasy. It is an achievable national project if our leaders commit to a clear, sustained strategy: to put digital technology and engineering at the centre of public policy and public administration.

Why technology matters?

Digital transformation is not an end in itself; it is a means of redesigning how government works so that processes are faster, fairer and traceable. Paper-based systems, opaque procurement practices and disconnected agencies create space for inefficiency and abuse. Digital systems, if well designed and properly governed, create immutable electronic records, automated checks, and auditable trails that reduce discretion, close loopholes and deter corrupt behaviour.

What a digital-first government looks like?!

- Interoperable systems across ministries so that information flows securely and decisions are evidence-based.
- Transparent e-procurement platforms that publish tender documents, bids and award decisions in real time.
- Digital land registries and licensing systems that remove face-to-face opportunities for rent-seeking.
- Electronic payment systems for social services and salaries to eliminate ghost beneficiaries.
- Open data dashboards that allow citizens, media and civil society to scrutinise budgets, projects and outcomes.
- Secure digital identities and authentication that ensure services reach the right people.
- Automated auditing and anomaly detection to flag irregularities early.

Start with elections - Electronic Voting:

A legitimate, trusted electoral system is the foundation of accountable government. Modern electronic voting systems paired with transparent design, independent audits and robust cybersecurity which can reduce opportunities for manipulation, speed results and increase participation. Implemented carefully and inclusively, e‑voting can strengthen trust in institutions and reinforce the democratic mandate of elected leaders.

Engineering, Education and the whole-of-government will:

Technology alone is not enough. We need the engineering expertise to build reliable infrastructure, the legal frameworks to protect rights and data, and the political will to see reform through. That requires investment in STEM education, local capacity building, and partnerships that keep skills and value inside PNG rather than exporting them all abroad. Above all, it requires a whole-of-government commitment—consistent policies, clear leadership and a long-term view beyond electoral cycles.

A practical roadmap:

- Map and digitise high-risk processes first (procurement, land administration, customs, social payments).
- Adopt open standards and APIs so systems can communicate and scale.
- Build strong data governance: privacy protections, access rules, independent oversight.
- Pilot, audit and iterate: start small, test publicly, fix problems, then scale.
- Partner with local universities, engineers and civil society to ensure solutions fit our context.
- Secure funding and maintain transparency about costs and outcomes.

A national mission, not a slogan!

Dreams are the fuel of progress, but they must be matched by disciplined action. If the political aspiration to “Make PNG prosperous and secure” is to mean anything, it must be followed by hard choices: investing in technology, empowering local talent, and committing to transparent governance. Digital transformation will not magically remove all human failings—but it can drastically reduce the opportunities for corruption, strengthen institutions, and make public service more responsive and accountable.

Start now!

Make government processes visible, auditable and citizen-centred. Begin with electronic voting, digitise the highest-risk systems, and build the technical and institutional capacity to sustain reform. PNG has the resources, the talent and the conviction. With leadership and persistence, a modern, transparent and prosperous future is within reach in the next 50 years of nationhood.
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