OLIPPAC Book 1

OLIPPAC Conference in Kokopo also withness the launching of the OLIPPAC Book 1 by the Registry of Political Parties and Candidates Commission. This book is the compilation by various contributors from all walks of life. Names such as Peter Aitsi, Dr Ray Anere, Veronica Bera, Stephen Pokawin Dr Ovoru Sepoe, Moses Taian and the list goes on. This book is dedicated to Sir Mekere Morauta who introduced the OLIPPAC Law which saw the stabilization of government. A must read book for all who are studying political science in institutions around Papua New Guinea or into politics. For enquiries on how to obtain a copy contact the registry on 323 0165 or email: partyregistry@ippcc.gov.pg

Rabaul/Kokopo Scene

Whilst I was at Kokopo in the East New Britain Province, I and so was my colleges were privileged to be taken around Kokopo, Rabaul and the surrounding communities in the Rabaul and Gazelle Districts. Our good friend Gordon Giuse who is the Provincial Events Director for the East New Britain Provincial Administration took us to many sites including villages in the area. Rabaul is one of many tourist destinations in Papua New Guinea. For those who do not have access to my facebook album, here are just a few shots but the rest could be viewed on my picture gallery on flickr

OLIPPAC CONFERENCE 2011

The 2011 OLIPPAC conference staged in Kokopo, East New Britain was a success. This conference witnessed the passing of the Kokopo Communiqué. The Communique means that there will be some amendment to the OLIPPAC law (download the here or visit www.ippcc.gov.pg). In October 2010 saw the Supreme Court nullifying some sections of OLIPPAC unconstitutional. One section which implies the restrictive movement of MPs to different parties was struck out. OLIPPAC was originally introduced to stabilize the government. The result was a two term parliament for the current government since 2002. The 4 day workshop brought together academics from Australia as well as a delegation from Vanuatu. Other NGOs included UN Women etc. The Workshop was opened by the Hon Leo Dion, Governor For East New Britain Province (ENBP) also were attended by states man including former Governor General, Sir Paulius Matane, former Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu and LLG Presidents of ENBP. Other notable figures included the former Ombudsman, Ila Geno, Prof Ted Wolfer from the Wollongong University, Dr Ray Anere, Dr Alphonse Gelu, and political party executives from around the country.

Tribute to the Late Anthony Sari

This is a special tribute to my classmate and a dear friend who tragically lost his life on the early hours of the 26th of June 2011. I have known him when we were in Community School up at Sogeri. At one stage he was my deskmate.Other classmates in the likes of Richard Opiti, Joseph Vagilama, Richard Kanimba, Simon Ledo, Emty Kiro, Noel Rogogo, Roger Avea, Desmond Sam and some others I can't barely remember. It was fun in those days. His mum taught in the local high school just a kilometer away from the school. We finished community school and proceed into high school (Richard Opiti, Noel Rogogo, Simon Ledo, Joseph Vagilama, Emty Kiro). After the full four years we parted our own ways.Both Richard and I were selected to Sogeri National High. I never knew where he ended up but i found out that he was studying at the institute where I was first employed. I left before he came in. He was employed with a local IT firm here in Port Moresby until his death. May you rest in peace, Tony...

Upcoming OLLIPAC Conference 2011

The annual OLLIPAC confernce is coming up this July starting from the 11-15. Since its inception in 2009 at Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby, the conference continues to grow with many international academics and internationally recognised political parties as far as Solomon Island, Vanuatu, Fiji as well as NGOs in the likes of UN Women,CDI to name a few. This year will be a critical one as the 2012 election is around the corner. The Kokopo Conference will see the Gaire Dialogue brought forward to all stakeholders in regards to the OLLIPAC since some section of it was ruled unconstitutional in 2010. More details can be viewed here