Parties to show genuineness at lands commission hearing

DISPUTING parties of Kurumbukari, Madang, where the Ramu NiCo mine project is located, will now reveal to the state and developer if they are genuine landowners when the interim hearing by the Land Titles Commission hearing begins tomorrow.
After nearly a decade of indecision by any government department into issues affecting locals, several confrontations and threats have prompted the Land Titles Commission to arrive.
Benedict Batata, Kutt Paonga and Joseph Gabut have been appointed special commissioners for the hearing.
The hearing will be scheduled at the newly renovated IPA Building within the Madang headquarters area.
Anyone with queries relating to the hearing or with any enquiries about the Ramu Nickel Cobalt Project can call the Port Moresby office on 323 1927, 325 1491 or 325 8755.
Before the hearing, Governor James Gau committed a total of K10 million to the four landowner umbrella associations.