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From Tire Chaser on American strategic considerations drive compact negotiations in Micronesia: part 2
FSM should keep their eyes on the SOV prize. Nothing is more important to the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the FSM than the pride and promise of the worlds newest national currency. The RMI SOV is groundbreaking and come at exactly the right time in world history.
From Jotam Sinopane on PNG’s job crisis and COVID-19
Thanks Mimin for your comments. I agree that the pandemic has and continues to affect people, businesses and economies throughout the world. Other countries are taking relief measures which smooths out the impact on people and supports businesses. If we look across the PICs, most have taken some actions and ‘real’ support has been provided. Unfortunately, this is not the case in PNG. The immediate proposed relief- 20% or PGK10,000 max upfront payment of retirement benefits to unemployed Superfund members was not implemented for 6-months now. This was due to the deferral of the amendment of the Superannuation Act. It’s a sad reality for the people. Thanks
From Mimin on PNG’s job crisis and COVID-19
There have been many impacts due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one of which is the increase in unemployment. Companies that are trying to survive to keep going but the company's income is decreasing, not to mention the large employee salaries. So that many companies lay off their employees. This is an efficiency solution for a company not only in Papua New Guinea but around the world.
Hopefully this Covid-19 pandemic will end soon and we can live normally again, Aamiin.
From Ben Joel on Not all men are violent – but PNG is not safe for women
An eloquent feminist voice. Gender disparity is a real development impediment in PNG. The grand term SAFETY is sadly a dilemma to female gender in reality. SAFETY in every respect is warranted and couldn't possibly be claimed by the women counterparts. Such voice must reach a higher peak. As a male gender I should no longer hide behind shades ... as other males in PNG.
From Justin on Now is the time to reduce remittance costs
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking innovative proposals to address the high cost of remittances from Australia and New Zealand to the Pacific. Our aim is to foster a dynamic, competitive and transparent remittance market in Australia and New Zealand, so that people can send the most money home to support their friends and family. AusTender link for this approach to market, now currently open:
https://www.tenders.gov.au/Atm/Show/8ade2a8a-2f58-45f9-9ab9-74527d362607
From Soniah Yamai on Social media and intimate partner violence in PNG
The government should also help to invest more on children welfare and parental training to help combat violence in society.
From Peter Nasale on Social media and intimate partner violence in PNG
Soniah thank you for comments. Couldn't agree more.
From David Hearle on APTC and the pandemic
Great to see how APTC has been able to adapt and continue to operate.
From Soniah Yamai on Social media and intimate partner violence in PNG
Family is the core unit of any given society. Train and raise up up children in the right way so they have a mindset of love, equality, respect, peace, etc.
No one sex or race is dominant than another, we are all equal.
Parents should not raise children out of lust and abuse, but pure and genuine love for stability sake.
Violence starts at home and that's the unit that needs empowering. The fruits of domestic violence has deeper roots. Rather than picking the fruit, lets get rid of the root that is the cause.
The big man mentality and all other negative mindset (culture) needs eradication .
The power to change this mindset lies with the future parents on how they raise their children.
No one should be a victim of abuse.
From Soniah Yamai on Working Holiday Makers not a long-term solution for horticulture
Beth, a very good point that needs passionate people that understand both the Australian Pacific culture to drive change.
"Improvements could be made to make the SWP." "It is yet to be utilised to its full potential."
The pacific Island nations know how to work their land and do not need much training to work in the horticultural sector, although workplace health and safety requirements needs adherence too, training would be required for their health and well-being.
Most productive laborers are from rural areas and are semi-educated or illiterate and will need support so they are not exploited in their first term. They are vulnerable to exploitation and will require support – persons with them for first 3 months till they get accustomed to the Australian culture and systems. Culture shock in their first term needs addressing.
Although the Pacific nation have good workers, the strict visa policy, and poor awareness program in the rural areas where most good workers are has been a major hindrance.
Direct communication and connection with workers without third party involvement will see an increase in the numbers of pacific laborers. Wantok system plays a negative role in getting most productive laborers into Australia. Recruiters should have the flexibility to select productive workers from the Pacific. The rural workforce in the Pacific are the most productive as their survival is based on subsistence farming.
The labor pool database in the Pacific needs to be carefully investigated and a better system needs to be put in place so productive workers are selected rather than wantok system depicting who should be selected. A Performance based system is more economical then a wantok system based system.
Australia should have a fair visa deal with the Pacific nations. Why has Australia waited this long to push the agenda?
From Cornelio on From Dili to Warrnambool