PNG still poor, in turmoil: Sinclaire

By YEHIURA HRIEHWAZI
AFTER three decades as an independent, sovereign nation, PNG is still “a country in turmoil and poor” despite its vast natural resources, Lae businessman and co-founder of New Generation Party, Sir Bob Sinclaire said.
“It failed to improve the well-being of the people because of political instability and weak economic management,” he said in a statement released yesterday.
“Poverty is pervasive with significant regional disparities, health facilities and education are sub-standard and unemployment is high as the population growth accelerates.”
Sir Bob said this trend must now end.
“PNG must recover lost ground and advance for the benefit of current and future generations to come,” he said.
He said the New Generation Party’s paramount goal, when in government, was to serve the people of Papua New Guinea to ensure common prosperity and durable improvements.
“The New Generation Party aims to build a strong, vibrant and democratic society for present and new generations, with a strong emphasis on our children,” Sir Bob, who will be contesting the Morobe Regional seat, said.
He said there was political stability in the last five years but the National Alliance-led Government failed to achieve much for reasons only known to NA leaders.
“The economy has now been stabilised at the macro level, thanks to Bart Philemon.
“However, we see no significant outcomes at the micro level – 85% of our population remains poor,” he said.
“The only significant government policy rural Papua New Guineans now enjoy and warmly accept is the district treasury roll-out programme.
“It’s time now for us to redirect the course of Papua New Guinea,” he said.

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