SUBJECT: UNPROVOKED AND UNAUTHORIZED POLICE OPERATIONS LEAVING 6 PEOPLE DEAD AND 3 INJURED IN TSAK VALLEY WITHIN YAMBARAN WATENGE LAND

 Kumul 23BRIEF: (NOT AUTHORIZED BY ENGA POLICE COMMAND) 

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TO: HON. CHIEF SIR PETER IPATAS, KBE GCL, PM.

GOVERNOR FOR ENGA

Copy to: ACP JOSEPH TONDOP

COMMANDER-HIGHLANDS WESTERN END

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Sir, Here below is a short Brief of what happened in the early hours of this morning, Friday 2nd January, 2026.

Your people of Yambatan Watenge are in mourning after losing to gun tooting Security Forces of the newly established Kumul 23.

These are the accounts of what happened early this morning.

Policemen/Soldiers identified as members of Kumul Force 23 drove into Tsak Valley with a target to kill certain men from the Watenge Clan of the Yambatan tribe.

They drove into Tsak Valley in 26 Troppers (motor Vehicles) at around 3.00am this morning, Friday 2nd December, 2026.

They troops after reaching Tsak Raiakam Ptimarry School Road junction, they split into two and about 13 Vehicles went towards Topak Valley Road and the other 13 went towards Yogos Road.

The ones went towards Topak Valley stopped at Tale Bridge and walked for about 500 Meters to Winis Kakis house along the Tale river bank (doelwnstream from the bridge) and fired gunshots from outside and instantly killed Winis Kaki's Wife, Margret in her sleep and shot Winis who rushed out (unarmed) to surrender. 

The both died instantly from multiple bullet wounds. (For ease of Ref. Ref Attached Photos).

The other team that went towards Yogos way stopped at the Tsak Phoenix School gate and went into Pastor Joshua Tati's house and killed Jarnol Sepik Taso (Male 30) and ordered Pastor Joshua Tati out of his house and physically assaulted him very badly with mental plate boots and kicked him and threw him into his own 10 Seater and another Security personnel drove the vehicle down.

These people are innocient- Kumul 2023

Sir Puka calls for unity & discipline in 2026

 

Staff Reporter

• 02/01/2026

Member for Abau and senior leader in the Opposition, Sir Puka Temu has called on all leaders at every level to reflect deeply on their responsibilities, and on citizens to remain united, disciplined and engaged.

“Our future depends on whether we are prepared to confront hard truths, make necessary reforms and work together in the national interest. Let this year mark a renewed commitment to humility, unity and meaningful action for the good of Papua New Guinea,” he said.

“The Government now has a clear path of uninterrupted leadership until 2027. With political stability comes a rare opportunity.
“This is the moment to pause and ask an important question: what legacy will an eight-year tenure leave behind?” Sir Puka asked.

He said history will not remember slogans or intentions, but the lived experiences of citizens—whether life became safer, healthier, fairer and more hopeful under this leadership.

“Papua New Guineans are growing tired of lip service and sickening rhetoric. What they want is honesty, consistency and results.

“This is a time for tough decisions, not comfortable ones; for leadership driven by courage, not convenience; and for policies guided by a genuine heart for the people rather than short-term political survival.

PNG facing real hardships, says Sir Puka

 

Staff Reporter

• 02/01/2026

Member for Abau and a long-serving leader in PNG, Sir Puka Temu has claimed that PNG is entering the new year 2026, under the weight of real and persistent hardship.

He said for many families, daily life has become more difficult than at any time in recent memory.

“Rising living costs, insecurity in our communities, unreliable services and limited employment opportunities have forced ordinary citizens to rely increasingly on their own resilience.

“In these tough times, people are doing what they must to survive—taking care of themselves, supporting extended families and leaning on community networks where government presence is often absent.

“As a long-serving leader of this country, I make these remarks with great humility. I have witnessed periods of hope and growth, as well as moments of deep frustration and missed opportunity. I speak not to inflame division or score political points, but out of genuine concern for our people and for the future direction of our nation.

“At the core of national stability lies the family. Strong families create disciplined children, responsible citizens and cohesive communities,” he said.

Sir Puka reiterated that when families are united, communities are safer, social values are upheld and national unity is strengthened.
He said in a time when institutions are under strain, the family remains the strongest defence against social breakdown, and it must be protected and supported through policy, education and community leadership.

“Yet resilience and family unity alone cannot solve the challenges before us. There must be stronger and more vocal advocacy against the rising levels of lawlessness that continue to terrorise communities. Our health system is struggling, leaving vulnerable citizens without proper care. Education standards are declining, threatening the future of our children.

“At the same time, very low income levels and a lack of job opportunities are robbing young people of hope and dignity. These are no longer isolated problems—they are national emergencies that require decisive and coordinated action.”

He said Government priorities must be realigned with law and order, health, education, agriculture and manufacturing taking the centre of national planning.

“These sectors are not abstract policy areas; they directly determine whether our people can live safely, stay healthy, gain skills and earn a decent living. Agriculture and manufacturing in particular hold the key to job creation, food security and economic self-reliance, yet they continue to be underdeveloped and undervalued.”

Editorial|PNG SUN| - Papua New Guinea Government's Position and The Respond from the Autonomous Bougainville Government President Ishmael Toroama

#pngsun #editorial: Autonomous Bougainville Government President Ishmael Toroama has made it clear in the recent past that Bougainville will move forward with its independence plans even if the PNG Parliament rejects the 2019 referendum result.

He was bluntly speaking in a video recorded during the passage of its annual budget.

His strong stand reflects growing frustration among Bougainvilleans. This must not be taken lightly by the National Government and its relevant ministry with the Parliamentary bodies. It is not a threat but possibilities.

The statement itself reflects elements of possibilities in light of regional diplomatic ‘cold wars’ before us.

To PNG, the island has an autonomous government but still part of its territorial integrity. To the world, the ABG is invited directly by overseas governments to attend events, forums and meetings.

We do not want anymore wars-we have had enough. Wars are definitely not the panacea to their aspirations. Everyone wants a peaceful journey determining the political future of the island.

We have a vehicle Joint Supervisory Body through the Melanesian partnership agreement between the two parties. It drives views of each party in mutual and peaceful means.

What is needed urgently is an open and honest discussion based on reality, not emotion, pride, or political pressure.

Independence does not have to be an all-or-nothing choice. Around the world, there are workable models where regions control their own affairs while keeping some links with the main country.

Examples include Guam and Puerto Rico under the United States, Greenland under Denmark, Hong Kong under China, and the United Kingdom’s devolved system. These models show that strong self-rule can exist without a total breakdown.

A smart option for Bougainville would be to push for full control of resources, revenue laws, and local governance, while PNG carries old national responsibilities. Bougainville could also use easy access to PNG markets to grow jobs and income.

For PNG, such arrangements could protect stability, reduce financial risks, and keep economic ties alive.

The real problem is not lack of choices, but lack of fresh thinking. Honest dialogue and practical solutions are now more important than ever.

Is It Truly The MARAPE s CURSE? 18 MPs & Counting! 18th MAN DOWN! STILL COUNTING

PANGU LED REGIME LOST 18 MEMBERS IN DEATH ALONE FROM 2019 TO 2025 WHILE SERVING STABILITY OF THE MARAPE LED GOVERNMENT.

Following Governor Luther Wenge's recent death on September 13th 2025 to no Hon Mirisim, the total number of Papua New Guinea MPs who died between 2019 and 2025 has reached 18; they all have died while actively serving the stability of the PANGU-led regime.

The updated list of deceased MPs is as follows:

10th Parliament (2017–2022)

Thomas Pelika: Member for Menyamya (died October 30, 2019)

Sir Mekere Morauta: Member for Moresby North-West (died December 19, 2020)

Richard Mendani: Member for Kerema (died March 20, 2021)

Roy Biyama: Member for Middle Fly (died September 11, 2021)

Jonny Alonk: Member for Middle Ramu (died November 29, 2021)

Sam Akoitai: Member for Central Bougainville (died December 17, 2021)

William Samb: Member for Goilala (died March 3, 2022)

Sam Basil: Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Bulolo (died May 11, 2022)

Chris Nangoi: Member for Sumkar (died June 9, 2022)

William Nakin: Member for North Bougainville (died July 12, 2022)

11th Parliament (2022–Present)

11. Kevin Isifu: Member for Wewak (died September 14, 2022)

12. Gabriel Kapris: Member for Maprik (died August 13, 2023)

13. Steven Pim: Member for Dei (died September 24, 2023)

14. Maso Karipe: Member for Porgera-Paiela (died November 7, 2023)

15. Jimmy Uguro: Member for Usino-Bundi (died February 6, 2024)

16. Simon Dumarinu: Member for Central Bougainville (died August 9, 2024)

17. Luther Wenge: Governor for Morobe Province (died September 13, 2025).

18. Solan Mirisim (died 2-12-2025)

(We have 13 x PANGU MPs currently with Serious Medical Conditions_The Nation Prays that we have 30+ DEATHS before 2027 NGE)

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Tomorrow Never Comes and Yesterday Never Existed: Both are Always HERE and Now

 

by Elder Wewo Kotokay, Melanesian Conservatoin Elders, Inc.

1. Deconstructing the Phrases

• "Tomorrow never comes" / "Next year never arrives": This is a statement about the ever-receding future. The moment we label as "tomorrow" or "next year" ceases to be that label as soon as we enter it. At midnight, "tomorrow" becomes "today." On January 1st, "next year" becomes "this year." The future is perpetually a horizon we approach but never stand upon as the future. It's a destination that transforms into the present upon arrival.
• "Yesterday never existed" / "Last year never was": This is the symmetrical problem of the elusive past. The "yesterday" we refer to is not a tangible thing that exists somewhere. It is a mental construct—a memory, a record, a trace. The actual lived moment we call "yesterday" has vanished into non-being. It was, but it is not. We only ever have present recollections of it.
• "Yesterday never gone": This is the most subtle and interesting counterpoint. It suggests that the past is not truly lost but continues to exist in its effects—in memories, trauma, history, consequences, and the physical world (a scar, a ruined building, a fossil). In this view, the past is ontologically present in its causal power. It "never gone" because it actively shapes the now.

2. The Philosophical Core: The Paradox of the Present (The "Specious Present")

The tension between these phrases points to the central puzzle: What is the "now"?

• The Mathematical Now: If "now" is an infinitesimal point between past and future (like a geometric point), then it has no duration. We cannot live in, experience, or even point to such a "now." It is an abstraction.
• The Experiential Now (William James' "Specious Present"): Our lived present always has a duration—a few seconds. Within this brief span, we hold the just-past (the echo of a sentence) and the anticipation of the immediate future (the next word). So our "now" is always already containing a slice of what we call "past" and "future."
• This explains "yesterday never gone" psychologically—the immediate past is still present in our consciousness.
• It also shows why "tomorrow never comes"—because the anticipated future is already partially present as anticipation.

3. Philosophical Frameworks for Understanding

• St. Augustine's Paradox (Confessions, Book XI): He famously asked, "What then is time? If no one asks me, I know; if I wish to explain it to one who asks, I know not." He concluded that past and future only exist in the mind:
• The past exists as memoria (memory).
• The future exists as expectatio (expectation).
• The present exists as contuitus (attention).
  Thus, "tomorrow" exists only as a present expectation, and "yesterday" only as a present memory. They are modes of present consciousness.
• McTaggart's A-Series and B-Series:
• A-Series: Time as past, present, future (subjective, flowing). This is where our phrases live. The problem is that the labels "past," "present," and "future" are constantly changing (an event is future, then present, then past). This seems contradictory—how can one event have all three properties? This is the "unreality" of time for McTaggart.
• B-Series: Time as earlier-than and later-than (objective, static). In this view, 2023 is always earlier than 2024. "Next year" (2025) has a fixed, permanent relation to "this year" (2024). It always arrives in the B-Series, because its position is fixed. The "never comes" feeling is a feature of our A-Series perception.
• Phenomenology (Husserl, Heidegger): They focus on time as the structure of human experience (Dasein). For Heidegger, we are inherently temporal. We are "thrown" from a past, "projecting" into a future, and "falling" through the present. "Tomorrow never comes" because our "projection" always leaps ahead. "Yesterday never gone" because we are our past ("thrownness").
• Zen Buddhism & Mindfulness: These traditions take the paradox as a practical instruction. Dwelling on "yesterday" (regret, nostalgia) or "tomorrow" (anxiety, hope) is a source of suffering because these are mental illusions. The only reality is the eternal present moment. The goal is to fully inhabit the "now" that never moves, thus resolving the paradox through direct experience.

Synthesis and Conclusion

These phrases are not literally true in a physical sense (2025 will indeed follow 2024), but they are profoundly true at the level of conscious experience and linguistic reference.

1. They reveal the fluidity of temporal language. Words like "tomorrow" are indexicals—their meaning depends on the ever-changing "now" of the speaker.
2. They highlight the ontological mystery of time. The past and future do not "exist" in the way physical objects do. They exist as relational properties and mental phenomena.
3. They point to the primacy of the present as the locus of reality and experience. All we ever have is a moving, duration-filled present that carries the ghost of the past and the blueprint of the future within it.

In essence: "Tomorrow never comes" because the future is a mode of present anticipation. "Yesterday never existed" (as a present object) but also "never gone" because it exists as a present memory and causal force. The paradox is the very fabric of human temporality—we are beings stretched between a memory and a promise, forever anchored in a fleeting, yet expansive, now.

 

Finance Minister calls on ITL to expand investment horizons

 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Johnny Koanapo has urged Ifira Trustees Limited (ITL) to move beyond its traditional business activities and venture into new investment horizons, as the government seeks to deepen public-private partnerships to strengthen the national economy.

He made the remarks in mid-December while receiving a government dividend from Ifira Ports Development Services Ltd (IPDSL), speaking in the presence of ITL Chairman Pa’au Nimanu Teriki Mantoi Kalsakau III, Prime Minister Jotham Napat, ITL executive directors, board members, and shareholders.

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PDSL operates as a key stevedoring and port services company at Lapetasi Wharf in Port Vila, providing cargo handling, container operations, and vessel loading and unloading services critical to Vanuatu’s trade and supply chain.

The company is structured as a public-private partnership, with the Vanuatu Government holding a 49 per cent stake and ITL owning the remaining 51 per cent. This arrangement allows both the state and customary landowners to benefit directly while ensuring professional and efficient management.

Minister Koanapo said IPDSL’s consistent profitability and regular dividend payments demonstrate the strength of this shared-ownership model, which serves as a benchmark for effective collaboration between government and landowners.

He encouraged ITL to build on this success by pursuing diversified investments across new economic sectors, including infrastructure, aviation, commercial hubs, and value-adding industries.

The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting such ventures through policy and investment facilitation, noting that Vanuatu’s economic recovery and future growth depend on moving beyond business as usual to create jobs, strengthen resilience, and expand the national economy.

• By Kizzy Kalsakau, VDP

kizzy@buzzfm.vu