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O’NEILL: MARAPE’S INCOMPETENCE HAS FAILED PAPUA NEW GUINEANS

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Papua New Guinea is a land of incredible capacity with more than enough blessings to be economically independent. Our society is thousands of years old with tradition and custom capable of transforming to support modern living.
We are a proud and strong people, but we collectively cringe when we see how our Pacific Islands, Australian, Asian and New Zealand neighbours are leaping ahead while we suffer more and more every day.
Marape is not making fundamental decisions the right way. Big choices are being made without wisdom and regard for our people and this is leading to a slippage in quality of life; our reputation; our ability to meet our loan obligations; our land is being taken from us and we increasingly live in a violent and corrupt society.
  1. The laws are being arbitrarily applied as the Police force is increasingly marching to the beat of Marape. How can citizens trust the disciplined forces when Marape chooses to place himself above the law.
  2. Shoot to kill orders have been issued against Papua New Guineans in Enga as they struggle to remain united after Marape shut down their lifeblood, the Porgera Mine.
    The mine after five years remains unproductive and embroiled in violence. Has Marape’s thirst for power created another Bougainville conflict?
    Marape decided to cut off the biggest social and economic source for Enga and then orders “shoot to kill” when the Engan people cannot contain their frustration. The impacted people have been asked to trust the process and endure short term pain but after five years they are fed up.
  3. In Western Province, Marape has saddled the Ok Tedi Mine with apparently K600 million in loans. It is impossible to know because the last report was for 2022.

    It’s a common theme across this Marape led government – results are down; debt is up, and transparency and reporting has stopped. Just four years ago the mine was almost debt free.

    Money that should have found its way into reinvestment for Ok Tedi or paid out in dividends to the people of Western Province has instead been paid to the wasteful government to spend on lavish overseas jaunts and crazy investment ideas and now OTML must pay interest on loans.

    The people of Western Province are desperate and angry for a better deal. In 2012, a government Marape was Finance Minister of, handed the mine back to the people of Western Province.

    Now OTML swims in debt and the people of Western Province are told they must sell their forests to questionable foreigners instead of being able to enjoy the fruits of their own mine.

    The Governor and Marape must stop and think about their actions.

  4. The Dirio Power Station owners have been made to invest in a power project that is not viable for PNG Power to meet the obligations of, and now find themselves in bed with four British Virgin Island companies.

    The landowners didn’t ask for this type of nonsense investment. PNG Power didn’t ask for this either and the electricity buying public of Port Moresby are paying the price of yet another Marape scheme. If no one else is benefiting then why did Marape push it so hard?

  5. Our public debt has exploded in five years from K32 billion to K60 billion. Debt doubling would be acceptable if our health care; education and infrastructure had also doubled in quality and quantity, but instead we have doubled our debt and halved our quality of life.

    It is November and the Mid-Year Economic and Financial Outlook (MYEFO) was due in July/August. Treasury Department completed the MYEFO in July but for who knows what reason, it has NOT been released. In place of a credible and expertly prepared MYEFO we we have the economic spin doctor Marape giving us verbal diarrhea that all is well.

    Last month, the IMF announced they would be lending PNG another US$265 million.

    The IMF must have the information about our economy, but it is being deliberately kept from the public who pay the taxes to pay back the IMF. It is unlawful and deceptive to keep the MYEFO from the public.

  6. Cost of living is crippling. The economic masters of Marape and IMF have simply got the economic direction of our country wrong when debt is doubling but our people are increasingly plunged into poverty.
The facts do not lie as to how we compare to our neighbours.
A Papua New Guinean must work nearly two hours for 1kg rice.
A Fijian only needs work 40 minutes for 1kg of rice and their power to cook the rice is 40% cheaper.
If Marape denies he is corrupt, then he must then be incompetent for plunging our country into this sad state.
Our country is going to the dogs, and we must unite and stand up for our country before one man destroys us all.
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WESTERN PROVINCE ROAD AND FORESTRY PROJECT ENDORSED BY MARAPE NEEDS MORE DETAILED INVESTIGATION

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In an astounding move, James Marape has rolled out the red carpet to yet another group of foreign investors without proper investigation.
The K4.8 billion Western Province Road and forestry project, has been commended by Marape not even a month after officiating at the highly questionable casino project throwing his full support behind foreign investors in a 600km road and forestry project in Western Province.
On the 24th October 2024 at a media conference about the project, Marape did not name the developer but instead said they were from Italy and were philanthropists. Why not announce the company and make the agreement public?
At the official signing of the project agreement at Government House this week, Marape heaped praise on the Marape-Rosso Government for pushing it across the line. “This project has been a long time coming and today is truly a historical moment. Today I have the absolute pleasure of seeing a K4.8 billion forestry project over 98,000 square kilometres of land.”
In his official statement of 2nd November, Marape named the developer as Epoca Group Limited an Italian-based company headed by Mr Gilberto Maggiolo. Mr Maggiolo left Italy in 1966 and Epoca is a small construction company he part owns in Brisbane. He is in business in PNG with Neville Harsley, also from Brisbane.
The SABL Commission of Inquiry in 2013 found a small Australian owned company headed by Mr Neville Harsley, Independent Timbers and Stevedoring Limited, had undertaken the largest land grab in PNG’s history, acquiring over two million hectares in Western Province. The project by Harsley and his cohorts proposed to build 600 kilometres of road in Western Province and mill the timber felled in a large easement either side of the road. The same project that has now been endorsed by Marape.
Co-Commissioner Nicholas Mirou, in 2013, found that documents prepared by the company owned by Harsley, were ‘deceptive and clearly fraudulent’ and recommended that further investigation be undertaken to establish if ‘international racketeering over land acquisition has been committed’.
Fast forward to 2024, and a simple search of the IPA online records finds Gilberto Maggiolo is a close business associate of Neville Harsley, a central figure in the 2013 COI. Both Harsley and Maggiolo are Directors and/or joint shareholders of Western Province Projects Limited and ETFR Limited and in Australian registered companies ETFR Project Pty Ltd. It is unknown what company if any is Italian based and there is no record of any philanthropists involved.
Why is it that Marape is knowingly doing business with these characters who were named as deceptive and fraudulent in the last land grab and yet simultaneously, Marape is trying to hide their long and dubious history with PNG?
Marape talks big about how there will be no expense to the landowners in this project yet how is this company, Epoca or Western Province Projects or ETFR going to pay for the project when a simple google search reveals their practices. No bank in their right mind will finance such characters especially when endorsed by the increasingly commercially incompetent James Marape. Perhaps Marape will use the recently announced US265m IMF loan to help them out?
Co-commissioner Numapo said in 2013 “with corrupt government officials from implementingagencies riding shotgun for them, opportunistic loggers masquerading as agro-forestry developers are prowling our countryside, scoping opportunities to take advantage of gullible landowners and desperate for cash clan leaders”.
Eleven years on nothing has changed except this time around Marape is the front waving the PNG flag inviting them in, giving legitimacy to businesspeople who require extensive investigation.
Marape is giving overt support to the very same dubious characters but now he has the audacity to call them “philanthropists”. They are not. They appear to be the same brand of money-faced foreigners making off with big tracts of land at Caution Bay and Dirio; the same as the foreigners setting up the casino in Port Moresby and the list goes on and on.
Marape needs to stop spending all his time being the broker for questionable foreigners and get to work and bring online meaningful, genuine projects such as Wafi Golpu; Papua LNG and Porgera delayed and destroyed by his leadership.
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DO NOT INTERFERE : Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

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Police Commisioner is supposed to arrest JM after Yafai has clearly pointed to him as the one executing orders for the relaese of all these monies in tune of K162M whilst he is awaiting sentencing.
If the Police Comissioner is perverting the course of justice for refusing to arrest PMJM then he is breaking the law so why cant the CJ or DJC or any judges for that matter issue a warrant of arrest for the Police Commissioner for perverting or interfering with course of justice when he can’t simply perform his consututional duties.
If Justice is seen to be delayed here for no good reasons, then it’s simply means justice denied by the executioners of law.
It’s amazing to find this case again, making its way to the registry for listing. It’s not a new case, and it’s supposed to be progressing.
Some legal eyes should explain why of such delays ?
Even the lady judge, Berrigan, who convicted Paraka, decided to stay away from paraka case following Yafai on foot.
She said she was threatened, but the good judge didn’t explain where the treat is coming from.
Whether the threat is coming from the judiciary or from others outside the courts, especially politicians, is not known.
Papua New Guineans want to see the end to this case.
Peter O’Neill was blamed on this case and costed his seat, but the court only found him not guilty and cleared from the courts. He willingly surrended to police for investigation.
So why can’t PMJM do the same and clear his name.
They can’t hide, the Judges and Police have seen evidence of JM and DP footprints that remain visible to this day.
Consitutional office holders are subjected to the rule of law, and therefore, PNG demands justice on paraka cases!
Paul Paraka has not acted alone. His accomplishes must face justice, too. The money he fraudulently stole belongs to our citizens.
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James Marape, MP at 79th Session UNGA: Three Threats to Humanity Today

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Opening Remarks by Wewo Kotokay, Melanesian Conservation Elder

I am happy to admit and declare that this is one of the best, and wisest speech I have ever heard from PM James Marape, and from a Prime Minister of a modern nation-state.

It is important to note that in this speech my Prime Minister has shown deep wisdom and knowledge on life, our planet Earth, universe constellations, and Papua New Guinea in New Guinea Island with all its resources and challenges.

I must admit that it is not usual, it is very rare, to listen to such a wise and knowledgable speech in front of international arena, by a Melanesian leader.

I pray that Honourable James Marape will become one of the world’s leaders in Indigenous Issues and Conservation work, particularly for South Pacific Region, but also at global arena.

The Speech by PM James Marape, MP.

In his speech addressing the threats to humanity, Prime Minister James Marape emphasized Papua New Guinea’s commitment to embracing diversity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development. He highlighted the importance of cultural tolerance, biodiversity conservation, and responsible management of natural resources in shaping the country’s future. Papua New Guinea’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity, coupled with its abundant natural resources, positions the nation as a global leader in environmental conservation and cultural tolerance.

Papua New Guinea is home to over 800 distinct languages and a diverse range of cultures, making it one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. This vast cultural tapestry has shaped the country’s identity and fosters a deep sense of tolerance and respect for different traditions and beliefs. The government’s commitment to promoting cultural diversity is reflected in policies that support the preservation and promotion of indigenous languages, traditional practices, and heritage sites.

Additionally, Papua New Guinea is renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, with a rich variety of flora and fauna endemic to the region. The country’s diverse ecosystems are a source of national pride and are essential for sustaining livelihoods and preserving biological diversity. The government has implemented conservation initiatives to protect threatened species, establish marine protected areas, and promote sustainable agriculture and forestry practices. These efforts aim to safeguard the country’s natural heritage for future generations and contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.

Papua New Guinea’s approach to environmental stewardship aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations, particularly Goal 15 which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. By prioritizing conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, Papua New Guinea is not only safeguarding its environment but also contributing to the global agenda for sustainable development.

Prime Minister Marape’s vision for Papua New Guinea to become a higher-income nation by 2045 reflects the government’s ambition to improve the quality of life for its citizens and achieve long-term economic prosperity. This goal aligns with several SDGs, including Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), which aim to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty and inequality. By focusing on sustainable development and inclusive economic policies, Papua New Guinea can create opportunities for entrepreneurship, job creation, and social empowerment, ultimately improving the well-being of its people.

However, achieving these aspirations comes with challenges. Papua New Guinea faces environmental threats such as deforestation, illegal logging, and mining activities that pose risks to biodiversity and indigenous communities. The country also grapples with socio-economic issues including poverty, inequality, and limited access to basic services such as healthcare and education. Addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach that involves collaboration between the government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to promote sustainable development practices, strengthen environmental governance, and enhance social inclusivity.

Despite these challenges, Papua New Guinea’s unique position as a global leader in environmental conservation and cultural tolerance provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration on a global scale. The country’s commitment to embracing diversity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development sets a positive example for other nations to follow, demonstrating that economic progress can be achieved in harmony with nature and cultural diversity.

In conclusion, Prime Minister James Marape’s speech underscores Papua New Guinea’s commitment to promoting cultural tolerance, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development. The country’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity, dedication to biodiversity conservation, and responsible management of natural resources position it as a global leader in environmental conservation and cultural tolerance. By aligning its aspirations with the Sustainable Development Goals, Papua New Guinea can work towards achieving long-term economic prosperity while safeguarding its environment and promoting social inclusivity. Addressing environmental and socio-economic challenges will require concerted efforts from all stakeholders, but the opportunities for sustainable development and global leadership are vast.

Closing Remark

I pray that the world leaders, who are dedicated to protecting nature will listen and act upon the requests that clearly expressed, out from clearly defined problems.

Again, I pray God bless James Marape! God bless Papua New Guinea! God Bless Melanesia!

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PM MARAPE PRESENTS PNG STATEMENT AT 79TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today delivered Papua New Guinea’s Country Statement at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly high-level debate.

Speaking along the session theme of ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations’, the Prime Minister highlighted in the statement three main threats facing humanity – religious intolerance, poverty induced by climate change, and geo-political differences and sovereignty con- tests over territories.

Using Papua New Guinea’s environment and biodiversity, cultures and languages, and work of Christian missionaries in the country as backdrop, the Prime Minister highlighted the protection of individual right to freedom of choice of religion stipulated under the Constitution of PNG, which reflects Article 18 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights on Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion.

He said, “Papua New Guinea is the world’s most culturally and linguistically di- verse nation, with a myriad of sub-ethnicities and sub-cultures that are still authentically indigenous.

“In terms of environment, my country hosts up to seven percent of the world’s biodiversity most housed within a tropical rainforest that is the third largest in the world, including a vast marine ecosystem. We sustainable manage our forest, land and sea because our livelihood depends on them. In our own way, PNG teaches the world on living in balance with nature, tolerating cultural diversities, and practicing environmental stewardship.”

On poverty, PM Marape highlighted the general global trend of accelerated overharvesting of Earth’s resources which has led to environmental degradation, deforestation, burning of cheap fossil fuel and pollution, leading to cli- mate-induced problems that, in turn, have contributed to poverty increase.

“Ocean nations like mine continue to live with climate change-induced sea- level rise and weather pattern changes which have now become an existential threat.

“PNG’s vast rainforests, rich biodiversity, marine life, and indigenous peoples and cultures are now at the crossroads of great change – either of preservation, or loss and extinction.

“Last month, the Pacific Island Leaders Forum in Tonga, officially recognized these climate change manifestations as existential threats to our Pacific people,” said Prime Minister Marape.

He continued by highlighting the difficulty PNG and island nations of the Pacific face in accessing climate finance and urged that the United Nations look into this matter with urgency, or Papua New Guinea, as a forest nation, would look at “liquidating our forest and marine resources to achieve our development aspirations, including alleviating poverty.”

“It is for this reason, I speak in solidarity with all forest nations, especially those in Congo Basin and Amazon Basin, for adequate compensation if we are to preserve our forests which, in fact, are the lungs of Earth.”

Prime Minister Marape then made an example of French President Emmanuel Macron’s mobilization of European Union funding for the Managalas conservation project, which he pointed out, was the kind of partnership that is needed to save PNG’s forests.

“Again, I remind the world. The forest of PNG is a global asset, and it must be preserved at a price transferable to improve the lives of my forests people. The conservation on climate change mitigation cannot be had without a conversation on forest preservation; they are the two sides to the same coin.

“I call on others out there, especially those with big carbon footprints, to offset these with preservation of our forests,” said PM Marape

On geo-political differences and sovereignty contests, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for better approaches to de-escalate tensions between people and countries.

“Increasing geo-political conflicts and tensions are fueling fragmentation and protectionism around the world. The restrictions on trade, disruptions in supply chains and growing completion are crippling our local economies.

“Violence begets violence, and is evil no matter what the justification might be. Peace must be achieved by peaceful means, no matter how long or unjust it may seem. We live in a time, where, at a press of a button, an atomic or nuclear bomb, will cause irreversible damage to countries and our planet.

“The United Nations role in this must be respected by all nations, for it was for these very reasons that the United Nations was born – so that the world does not face another world war again,” he said, while calling on the UN to make reforms to its Security Council in the removal of its veto power so members could all contribute to decision-making.

“We must do all we can to restore stability to the far reaches of Earth. Globa conflicts cause domino effects, and the subsequent impacts are felt through- out the world with intergenerational wounds,” stated the Prime Minister.

He said PNG had a similar issue in the matter of Bougainville, but had always used negotiations and peaceful means to settle this matter under supervision of United Nations, and called on governments and leaders to view this as a good example.

Prime Minister Marape also highlighted PNG’s efforts at meeting the 17 Sustain- able Goals of the United Nations, guided by early plans such as the Eight Point Plan of the Independence era, and PNG Vision 2050 of 2010 which compels government to develop PNG to the Top 50 nation by 2050 in terms of Human Development Index.

He said PNG had moved from the least developing nation cluster of nations to a lower middle-income category and aiming to enter into a fast development phase within the next two decades, adding that PNG was looking forward to submitting its full progressive report to the United Nations very soon.

Source: https://pmnec.gov.pg/

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Clashes between rival tribes near a gold mine in Papua New Guinea’s Porgera Valley have killed 20 to 50 people, according to the UN [Al Jazeera]
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Tribal violence over Papua New Guinea mines kills at least 20: UN

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Papua New Guinea has given police permission to use “lethal force” to restore order as shootouts between rival tribes have killed dozens of people.

Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in the violence in the Porgera Valley in Enga province, home to one of the country’s largest gold deposits, the United Nations estimated on Monday.

The fighting involving hundreds of tribal warriors, apparently over control of local mining access, is continuing, the government said. The violence has spiralled after an attack in August on a landowner in the area by unauthorised miners, police said as they reported that 300 shots had been fired the previous day.

Mate Bagossy, the UN’s humanitarian adviser for Papua New Guinea, said the death toll from the intensifying tribal conflict had reached “at least 20” on Sunday but was “likely up to 50 people” based on information from community members and local authorities.

“Today, some security forces have started moving in,” Bagossy said on Monday, adding that “it remains to be seen what effect this will have”.

Police reported 30 men had been killed across the rival clans, hundreds of women and children displaced and “many” homes burned to the ground. The use of “lethal force” has been sanctioned to try to quell the violence, according to Police Commissioner David Manning.

“Put simply, this means if you raise a weapon in a public place or threaten another person, you will be shot,” Manning said in a statement over the weekend, adding that “illegal miners and illegal settlers” were “victimising” traditional landowners and terrorising local communities.

According to police, unauthorised miners from the Sakar clan have been squatting on land owned by their Piande rivals.

Alcohol sales have been banned and an overnight curfew is in place, Manning added. He promised to remove the miners from the valley, which is located near the site of a landslide in May that was estimated to have killed more than 2,000 people.

‘Spiral of violence’

Tribal conflicts are a frequent occurrence in Papua New Guinea’s highlands, but an influx of automatic weapons has made clashes deadlier.

The latest burst of fighting had been turbocharged by the presence of more than “100 high-powered weapons in the wrong hands”, police said.

The Porgera gold mine once accounted for about 10 percent of Papua New Guinea’s yearly export earnings.

But recurrent flare-ups of tribal violence and a drawn-out government takeover have slowed production in recent years.

Gunfights between rival clans living near the mine killed at least 17 people in 2022.

And at least 26 people, including 16 children, were killed when three villages in East Sepik province were attacked this year.

Pope Francis urged Papua New Guinea to “stop the spiral” of violence during a visit this month.

Source: Al Jazeera and news agencies

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Biden implied his uncle lost in WWII was eaten by cannibals. Papua New Guinea’s leader pushes back.

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Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape accused Joe Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle of the U.S. president had been eaten by “cannibals” there during World War II.

Biden’s comments offended a key strategic ally as China moves to increase its influence in the region.

The president spoke at a Pennsylvania war memorial last week about his Army Air Corps aviator uncle Second Lt. Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., whom he said was shot down over Papua New Guinea, which was a theater of heavy fighting.

“They never found the body because there used to be — there were a lot of cannibals for real in that part of New Guinea,” Biden said, referring to the country’s main island.

Marape said in a statement on Sunday that Biden “appeared to imply his uncle was eaten by cannibals.”

“President Biden’s remarks may have been a slip of the tongue; however, my country does not deserve to be labeled as such,” Marape said in a statement provided by his office to The Associated Press on Monday.

“World War II was not the doing of my people; however, they were needlessly dragged into a conflict that was not their doing,” Marape added.

The rift comes as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese began a visit on Monday to Papua New Guinea, Australia’s nearest neighbor. Albanese and Marape will commemorate strong defense ties between the two countries by walking part of a pivotal battle ground known as the Kokoda Track later this week.

“I’m very confident that PNG has no stronger partner than Australia and our defense and security ties have never been stronger,” Albanese told reporters before departing Australia.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Friday Biden was speaking to the bravery of his uncle and the many U.S. service members that put their lives on the line.

“He takes this very seriously. His uncle, who served and protected this country, lost his life serving. And that should matter,” she said.

Biden’s account that Finnegan’s plane was shot down was not supported by military records. Finnegan was a passenger on a Douglas A-20 Havoc transport plane that crashed into the ocean after both engines failed on May 14, 1944, according to a Pentagon report.

One crew member survived but no trace was found of the plane or three other people on board, including Finnegan.

Marape’s statement was released on the same day he met China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Port Moresby to discuss building closer relations.

Marape also called on the U.S. to find its war dead in Papua New Guinea’s jungles and to clean up the wreckage of war.

“The remains of WWII lie scattered all over PNG, including the plane that carried President Biden’s uncle,” Marape said.

“Perhaps, given President Biden’s comments and the strong reaction from PNG and other parts of the world, it is time for the USA to find as many remains of World War II in PNG as possible, including those of servicemen who lost their lives like Ambrose Finnegan,” he said.

“The theaters of war in PNG and Solomon Islands are many, and littered with the remains of WWII including human remains, plane wrecks, ship wrecks, tunnels and bombs. Our people daily live with the fear of being killed by detonated bombs of WWII,” Marape added.

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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at United Steel Workers headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 17, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters
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Biden says military unable to recover uncle’s remains during WWII because ‘there used to be a lot of cannibals’ in New Guinea

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By Donald Judd, CNN – Updated 11:07 PM EDT, Wed April 17, 2024
CNN — President Joe Biden on Wednesday suggested twice that the United States was unable to recover his uncle Ambrose Finnegan’s remains after Finnegan’s plane crashed near New Guinea during World War II, “because there used to be a lot of cannibals” in the region.

Biden’s accounting of his uncle’s death — and possible cannibalization — differs from the account published by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting agency, which says Finnegan’s plane, an A-20 Havoc headed to New Guinea on a courier flight, was “forced to ditch in the ocean” off the coast of the island “for unknown reasons.”

“And my uncle, they called him – Ambrose, they called him Bosie… and he became an Army Air Corps, before the Air Force came along, he flew those single engine planes as reconnaissance over war zones,” Biden said during remarks at the United Steelworkers Headquarters in Pittsburgh. “And he got shot down in New Guinea, and they never found the body because there used to be a lot of cannibals – for real – in that part of the New Guinea.”

The president also told the story before departing Scranton, Pennsylvania, earlier in the day.

There was, in fact, documented cannibalism in the region in the mid-20th century.

But the DPAA entry for Finnegan says three men “failed to emerge from the sinking wreck and were lost in the crash,” and that an aerial search the following day “found no trace of the missing aircraft or the lost crew members.” An additional crew member survived the crash, per the report.

“President Biden is proud of his uncle’s service in uniform, who lost his life when the military aircraft he was on crashed in the Pacific after taking off near New Guinea,” White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates told CNN Wednesday. “The President highlighted his uncle’s story as he made the case for honoring our ‘sacred commitment…to equip those we send to war and take care of them and their families when they come home,’ and as he reiterated that the last thing American veterans are is ‘suckers’ or ‘losers.’”

The White House did not provide additional details around Biden’s claim that cannibals prevented the recovery of Finnegan’s remains.

Biden made the comments during portions of his remarks criticizing former President Donald Trump over a 2020 report that claimed he disparaged US service members killed in battle and chose to skip a ceremony honoring veterans. Trump has disputed the reporting, though former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly later corroborated the report to CNN’s Jake Tapper

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said many unsolved mysteries of World War II remained in the Pacific Island nation.Andrew Kutan / AFP via Getty Images file
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Papua New Guinea leader defends nation after Biden’s ‘cannibals’ comment

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Prime Minister James Marape said the people of his Pacific Island nation didn’t deserve to be called cannibals after President Joe Biden implied his uncle’s body might have been eaten during World War II.

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said many unsolved mysteries of World War II remained in the Pacific Island nation.Andrew Kutan / AFP via Getty Images file

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said many unsolved mysteries of World War II remained in the Pacific Island nation.Andrew Kutan / AFP via Getty Images file

The prime minister of Papua New Guinea defended the Pacific Island nation after President Joe Biden appeared to imply that “cannibals” ate his uncle’s body there during World War II, urging the U.S. to clean up the remnants of the conflict in the region.

“President Biden’s remarks may have been a slip of the tongue; however, my country does not deserve to be labeled as such,” Prime Minister James Marape said in a statement Sunday.

Speaking at an event in Pennsylvania last week, Biden said that his uncle Ambrose J. Finnegan, an Army Air Corps aviator, had been “shot down in New Guinea.”

“They never found the body because there used to be — there were a lot of cannibals, for real, in that part of New Guinea,” he said.

U.S. military records about Finnegan’s death make no mention of the aircraft’s being downed or of cannibalism, saying that the plane was forced to ditch in the ocean off the north coast of New Guinea for unknown reasons and that the three men killed in the crash were never found.

A White House official told NBC News on Monday that the U.S. is steadfast in its commitment to finding and repatriating the remains of fallen U.S. service members from World War II and that Papua New Guinea’s support with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which works to account for missing personnel, has contributed to identifying and returning hundreds of service members home.

White House spokesperson Andrew Bates told NBC News in a statement last week that Biden was “proud of his uncle’s service in uniform who lost his life when the military aircraft he was on crashed in the Pacific after taking off near New Guinea.”

The Asia-Pacific was a theater of heavy fighting during World War II; the remains of bodies, plane wrecks, shipwrecks, tunnels and bombs still litter Papua New Guinea and other countries more than seven decades later. Marape pointed out that residents live in daily fear of being killed by unexploded ordnance.

“World War II was not the doing of my people; however, they were needlessly dragged into a conflict that was not their doing,” he said.

Marape said many unsolved mysteries of World War II remain in the seas, mountains and jungles of Papua New Guinea.

“I urge President Biden to get the White House to look into cleaning up these remains of WWII so the truth about missing servicemen like Ambrose Finnegan can be put to rest,” he said.

Biden’s comments appeared to offend a key U.S. strategic ally in the southwestern Pacific Ocean as it competes for influence in the region with China, which already has a security pact with the neighboring Solomon Islands. The U.S. signed a security pact with Papua New Guinea last year.

Marape met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting this week.

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Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka delivers a speech to Australia’s Lowy Institute in Canberra, Oct. 17, 2023.
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Only Two Traps labelled “MEMO” That MSG Leaders and Politicians Need to Escape to Win West Papua

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Responding to the appointment of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Caucus on West Papua that appointed the Prime Minister of Fiji, Hon Sitiveni Rabuka and the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Hon. James Marape as Special Envoy of the MSG to Indonesia, on the issue of West Papua Human Rights Violations and the struggle for self-determination in the region since 1960s, General Amunggut Tabi warns all Melanesian politicians and leaders as well as community in general to watch carefully, with extra care on the two traps that Indonesia has been using since the beginning of the Indonesian existence, and even since the existence of Malay culture.

Two Traps Code: MEMO (Meri – Moni)

“These two traps are embed into the ‘being-ness’ of the Malay culture, but more apparent and commonly in Indonesia, particularly in dealing with Melanesian peoples.

They know two things about Melanesia: (1) They know we are financially poor, and (2) They know we like white-skin woman, dearly.

I have been reading so many secret-documents produced by Indonesian secret agents’ reports to their officers and most of the black-holes among Melanesian leaders are “meri na moni”.

General Tabi continued explaining how details the build profiles for every Melanesian leaders across the South Pacific. Every leader has one separate files with one person (officer) responsible for building the profiling. In other words, they hold very clear map and photos of all Melanesian leaders.

General Tabi explains they also have maps of regions, communities, tribes and provinces, with detailed information on key figures whom they can contact and build trust and cooperate and then spread the bad news about West Papua and the independence movement in general, but also specifically they spread rumours and gossips about individual West Papuan leaders who live abroad, inside West Papua and also in the jungles.

General Tabi re-iterates that there are other traps they use for Polynesian and Micronesian leaders, western and other Asian leaders, but the traps for Melanesian peoples is labelled, MEMO.

They know simply that when Melanesian leaders are offered with Woman and Money, then they will suddenly shut their mouths, say thank you, and will kiss you to the feet.

MEMO Operations in Detail

Let us continue with how Indonesia use MEMO Trap to trap, arrest, and finally kill many Melanesian leaders.

  1. First of all, they will greet you humbly, and they will sell “big smile”. Please! Not to be fooled with big smile, as they are killers of Melanesian peoples in West Papua and East Timor in the last 60 years. What is the meaning of your killer when he/she smiles at you?
  2. Secondly, they will pay everything for you. They will serve you, they will pay your hotels, tickets, hire car, and even pay things that you normally don’t consider payable.
  3. Third, they will offer you women, freely, without you asking them, free of charge.
  4. Finally, they will cary out “FEAR” operation on you. YOU WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE THE “fear” cultivated, generated and nurtured during your stay with Indonesia. And you will die with this “fear” in your heart and mind.

Fear of what?

  • Fear of your wife and people back home know that you have slept with Indonesian women, not just one but so many

  • Fear that is inside your heart as a Melanesian and Christian, blaming you for doing what you have done. Fear to confess because it has consequences. You feel you have to say or do something for your Melanesian brothers and sisters in West Papua, but you are trapped, no way out.

  • Fear that Indonesians might kill you anytime, anywhere, anyhow. This is the most disturbing fear you will carry on your shoulder as long as you live.

3 Things Indonesia Wants to Ensure YOU to do to Succeed in MEMO Operations

There are only three (3) things that they want you to do, so that their “Memo” operations to be successful:

  1. First, you (Melanesian leaders) just send bureaucrats, politicians, governors, ministers to meet the Indonesian officials, not top leaders.
    They know that these bureaucrats are underpaid, have so many needs and wants that have never been satisfied when they hold positions in governments in Melanesia. Therefore, they will get chances to make their dreams come to reality.
    They know that it is easier to “BUY OFF” bureaucrats then top leaders. We avoid to mentioned those names, who were previously honest, direct and open about West Papua issue, but after Indonesia came or after they came to Indonesia, they shut their mouths or changed their tones. Examples are many here in Port Moresby alone.
  2. Secondly, they want you (Melanesian leaders) to come and meet separately, individually, at different times. They will make so many excuses when we propose meetings collectively. They are inherently thiefves They have stolen so many Islands that are now called as Indonesian country, including western half of New Guinea Island. So inherently, thieves do not do things in public. They always want to do things one by one, secretly, privately. They sneak in and operate. They want you to be alone, and then can play with you.
  3. Thirdly, and most important of the other two above, they want you to come individually and WITHOUT YOUR WIFE. This is the worst trap. Almost 99% of Melanesian leaders have been killed by this trap and they have changed many things after they met Indonesia.They will try their best for Melanesian leaders to come alone, without wives, because they are experts in providing 1 night wives, two nights wives, and many nights wives. They will provide you minimum of 2 women inside your hotel room. That is for sure. If you have gone alone, you must confess. If you don’t, well God knows it. We call all Melanesian countries are Christian Countries and therefore, the leaders are Christian leaders by religion and by identification cards and passports.  But so many of our leaders are corrupt leaders. We don’t respect our women, we don’t fear God.

    Worse of all, Indonesians know that we Melanesians like white-girls Asian girls.

    What is more?

    They will offer you better services, better women, better number of women, and finally, at no cost.

5 Rules to avoid be trapped into MEMO Operations

Indonesia, well a Chinese born Indonesia helped Sukarno formulated based on Chinese’s Five Elements of Life, the 5 Golden Rules of Indonesia. General Tabi presents 5 Golden Rules to avoid MEMO Operations.

It is easy now to see how we Melanesians avoid from being all bought-off by Indonesian politics.

  1. Rule One: Always bring your wife / husband / partner when meeting with Indonesia, wherever and whenever it is. This is a MUST for all Melanesian leaders. In other words, DON’T meet any Indos individually,
  2. Rule Two: Always bring your interpreter/ bodyguard, or secretary who prays for you day and night. Not dunk-heads, not womanizers, not unbelievers. DON’T get accustomed to geeting around alone, especially when meeting the Indos. Even when you have wives/ husbands/ partners, you still need person(s) who accompany you around: body-guard, Holy Spirit, …
  3. Rule Three: You yourself pray a lot before meeting Indonesia. Don’t depend on Melanesian legacy or custom, but depend on God as the Only Solution and Answer.Remember that when West Papua is occupied, it means Melanesia is occupied. When Melanesians in West Papua are killed, it means Melanesians are killed. We are Melanesians. We are doing good deed for our own selves, our image, our identity our God-created image that we have to prevent from being obliterated.
    Remember that West Papuan occupation means the power of darkness, the power or terrorism and jihadist have conquered and occupying West Papua. This is not just a political issue, this is spiritual battle, in the religious perspective this move is against Islamic Crusade across the South Pacific region.
  4. Rule Four: Always meet Indonesian peoples on working hours, day time. Night or dark time is the time for evil operate freely. Remember that the biggest spirit farming activities happen in Indonesia. They look after and farm spirits that they call “JIN”, and they use them carry out operations. More effective operations carried out by these JINS when the sun is down. If you are a man of prayer, then any time is okay, but if you are politician, it is strongly advised to meet when the sun is shining.
  5. Rule Five: DO NOT, AVOID, REFUSE when the Indonesians give you anything to consume, be it sweets, drinks, cigarettes, coca-cola. Remember, many Catholic and Protestant Priests in West Papua, many political leaders, many government officers died in West Papua due to the poisoning of something goes into their mouths.Right now, they have developed poisons by air, smell, breathing. But we believe this is more difficult as it is not easy to control what time and to prevent sudden deaths on the meeting table, they will avoid this.

    But with food, drinks, and sweets, it will take some time to take effect. You must be assured that they do something before they present them to you.

Closing statement

Any Melanesian leaders can email us at info@wantoknews.com or info@westpapuaarmy.com

General Tabi will come back and talk more topics and also elaborate more details regarding the MEMO operations. Right now this information is crucial and presented to both Prime Minister of Fiji, Honourable Elder Sitiveni Rabuka and PNG Prime Minister, Honourable James Marape in order to take into account and carry out their good work.

One thing is definite, to sustain and survive as Melanesians, we need to be wise and at the same time clever. We have God as our protector and power, we just need clean heart, and clean paths towards a United States of Melanesian Tribes.

Salute to Elder Sitiveni Rabuka, Salute to Brother James Marape. Salute to the Leadership of Vanuatu, particularly Hon. Ralph Regenvanu. We all know that God is with us. We are on the right paths. By avoiding these loop-holes, we will get there: A Free, Independent, Peaceful Melanesia!

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