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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

Leading Papua New Guinea blogger contributing meaningful opinion on current issues and other topics impacting #PNG with a focus on politics #pngpol. garamut.wordpress.com PNG | NZ | Singapore Joined August 2009
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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

2 days ago

With MPs arguing about the state of #PNG's business environment, it's worth paying attention to business leaders. The 2024 🇵🇬100 CEO Survey sheds insight critical impediments. Nothing surprising, but it provides context into challenges/opportunities @BusinessAdv

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

3 days ago

The cocoa boon for #PNG farmers continues with major cocoa buyer/exporter Elliven running out of cash in Wewak yesterday. Established agricultural company Agmark also reportedly paid out K1 million in cash on a single day to cocoa farmers in Bougainville. (Photo: A. Bird).

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

4 days ago

#PNG's Independent Commission Against Corruption says that it has so far received over 100 complaints, with the most common being bribery. ICAC estimates that up to K4 billion is being lost to corruption every year. Important that the country stays off the Grey List.

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

6 days ago

The Refinery Holdings Ltd saga continues. Find attached the National Gold Corporation and Shareholders Agreement from 2021. #PNG Gov says there's a new draft (yet to be released publicly). The new agreement will largely be based on this draft: tinyurl.com/492abf2c

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

6 days ago

Rabaul is becoming a nightmare. Continuous youth fighting, social disorder, limited enforcement resources + a lack of leadership/accountability from all levels and branches of gov authority have contributed to this reality. Photo: K. Biang - fighting this morning in Rabaul #PNG

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

2 weeks ago

Originally a bulldozer, this earthmoving plant was modified and used as an armoured tank by the Bougainville Revolutionary Army during #PNG's Bougainville Crisis. Today it sits as a steel witness to what was, and what is. Located next to Tupukas River near Arawa (Photo: BID)

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

3 weeks ago

Trend: PNGeans seeking international recognition by applying to shoddy online platforms for a "global award". #PNG media then blows it out of proportion olsem Jisas kam bek. Meanwhile, buai-kona's Paps can get the same A4 award by filling a form/paying a fee. Apim nem em #1 sport

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

3 weeks ago

Chaos at Tokua Airport as prolonged combination of delayed runway rehabilitation, smaller capacity planes with restricted numbers, fuel constraints, delays/cancellations have led to this tipping point: 8 tonne backlog of cargo unable to be uplifted and disgruntled customers #PNG

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

3 weeks ago

Ombudsman Commission's list of outstanding acquittals for #PNG's provincial/district grants. Only 8 provinces have completed their PSIP obligations. Hela & New Ireland Provinces the worst - both haven't submitted acquittals since 2012. How can taxpayer funded spending be tracked?

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

3 weeks ago

More on National Gold Corporation Bill 2022: Refinery Holdings Ltd is Oz-owned company registered in Singapore. They've played a long game. With expertise/capital from the 🇬🇧+🇸🇬 +🇦🇺, this bill is their golden bullet. See their business profile/shareholders tinyurl.com/3fwzdyph

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

3 weeks ago

#PNG is a tough country to be a bush pilot. Add in macro-shocks of fuel constraints, inflation + FX and it's a wonder how some mission planes continue to operate in our most remote areas. This is a MAF Kodiak 100 taking off from Kompiam Rural Airstrip, Enga. Video by Peter Maru.

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

4 weeks ago

Cocoa spot prices are still climbing around🇵🇬. Those centres with greater competition are seeing better prices. In the past 12 months, cocoa has had a better return (250%) than Bitcoin (149%) #PNG

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

4 weeks ago

#PNG's National Gold Corporation Bill is quite the mythical beast. For a proposed law which allegedly provides extraordinary powers to a foreign controlled entity, it sure is difficult to get a copy. The proposed policy framework can be found here tinyurl.com/37nz39np

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

a month ago

With cocoa commodity prices at an all time high, farmers are reaping rewards. What's been exposed though is discrepancy of export companies' spot prices around #PNG. Bags in Wewak/Rabaul are selling for ~K1400. Same company buying at K850 in Popondetta. Significant difference.

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

a month ago

Time to refer to these bridges for what they really are. In #PNG we've become conditioned to Bailey Bridges as being the acceptable standard. These are rapid, pre-fab, modular bridging solutions designed for a quick fix. Better permanent solutions needed. postcourier.com.pg/aumia-bridge-c…

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

a month ago

Approximate figures of annual food imports for three line products to #PNG: K900 million worth of rice; K200m in chicken; K100m in beef. Imagine capturing that 1 billion Kina locally - investment, jobs, skills, taxes. Then imagine becoming a food-export economy. Genuine wealth.

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

a month ago

Tok Pisin is beautiful and its morphosyntax demonstrates its charm. Although plantation work consolidated it, Tok Pisin sprouted via contact with visiting trade ships. The indigenous languages of Kuanua, Ramoaina, Siar and Kandas form its originality #PNG abc.net.au/pacific/tok-pi…

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

2 months ago

I understand things are tight in the aviation sector @PXPNG but this is wrong on multiple levels. Why not approach gov for recourse? Why the one day notice? Officially most expensive domestic flight in #PNG. Almost 3 x more expensive than BNE-POM. Complaint letter to ICCC sent.

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

2 months ago

One wonders what ramifications Cabinet's decision via the Essential Services Act to force @BSPPacific to maintain Puma Energy's account for 12 more months will have on its international perceptibility given the allegations of money laundering: tinyurl.com/3v5tjts8 #PNG

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Deni ToKunai @Tavurvur

2 months ago

Huge development in Puma Energy vs @BSPPacific + Bank of #PNG standoff as the country’s fuel supply crisis continues. For months we knew BSP was closing Puma’s accounts; we didn’t know why. This leaked photo of formal complaint to police reveals allegations of money laundering.

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