A Great yet humble man – Sir Brian Bell

I first heard that of the passing of the late Sir Brian bell on the morning news on NBC. Sir Brian had passed away on the 25th July 2010 in Brisbane Australia. Never have I seen so much out pour of best wishes and condolences to a fellow statesman and citizen of this country. Ever since the announcement of his passing, the tremendous number of condolence that keeps on flooding the two local dailies has not slowed down but continues to increase. I can recall on some instances having seen him in his shop walking around making sure everything from the smallest to the biggest was in perfect order and if it was not he practically demonstrates how it should be done. His simplicity is also reflected with what he drives around. I was even surprise one Sunday morning after service at St Martin’s Parish with Noel he left in a small Mitsubishi magna sedan non tinted. It is often the case where you see a lot of well off business man riding around in big 4 by 4 vehicles. Though I have not spoke to him personally, I have heard and seen how generous this man is and that I think is his secret to a very successful business. Every time he gives he is blessed ten times more and that is reflected in Proverbs. He may depart physically but his memory and his name will continue to be a household name every time we think of quality and durability in household items.
Rest in peace Sir Brian Bell

ALOTAU OLLIPAC CONFERENCE 2010

The OLLIPAC conference was held in Alotau from the 12th to 15th of July 2010. Thought the Supreme Court decision cloud most of the debate, it didn't cloud the main theme of the conference " Navigating OLLIPAC into Vision 2050". The Commission and learnt alot out of this as well as finding ways to address issues that have risen over the course of time within Political Parties.

The conference kicked of with the Member for Alotau Hon Charles Abel opening the conference. The key issue was centered around the Supreme Court decision that in regards to some section of OLLIPAC as unconstitutional.

Overall the conference was a success and looking forward to next years event.

A tragic ending to a young life

Whilst we enjoy the comfort of wantoks and friends sometimes when we hear a passing of a relative its heart breaking. The past week was a sad story. My inlaw was murdered cold blooded on the 24th of June Thursday morning. He was walking to work and his last phone call was with his wife before he was stabbed to death at Gerehu stage II. Unfortunately there was no withness but it is believed to be boys from the Tete Settlement. This settlement is notorious for various killing including the late Constantino (Owner of Hebou and a hotel)Post motem revealed that a sharp object punchured his wind pipe which made him to collapse instantly.It is alleged that there were three asailan, two Goilala and an Engan. He was still young and was working with a construction company involved with the LNG project.He is survived by this wife and two sons. His body was repatriated back to the village (Gavuone) and barried the following week. RIP Freddy Alu..
Kaioni Emau.. Naki..