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By MIRIAM ZARRIGA in Buka
BUILDING trust and confidence in the people is one of the strategies President Ishmael Toroama is willing to use in leading Bougainville.
He told the people that political control was through independence but it was to be pursued through peaceful means.
Toroama also laid out his plans to grow the economy.
“Panguna mine will be a key target but we will not put all our eggs in one basket,” he said.
“My government will have a number of specific large to medium project ideas in mining, agriculture, fisheries and tourism that will create employment and generate revenue for Bougainville.
“While we welcome foreign investment, we expect a fair share of return and participation in the form of shareholding or equity in large-scale projects, the medium to small enterprise sector should be controlled by our people.
“The government intended to review, restructure and make changes as appropriate and with a view to redirecting resources to the district level. My government will endeavour to establish and maintain an environment of trust within Bougainville, with PNG and the international community so that we can confidently go about our joint agendas.” Diplomacy, respect and our Melanesian values should underpin our joint journey but above all, trust and honesty should prevail as we consult and dialogue towards better outcome that reflects the votes for independence.”

6 comments

  • A leader who has been shaped from good and challenging events. You will continue to make good decisions sir.

  • Yes, You have lay your life for it and the victory has been delivered , the light will shine fo the dawning of the new day.
    GOD BLESS BOUGAINVILLE…

  • The Lord who United this nation, PNG of 800 languages & cultures has the sole answer for the independents of Bougainvillea, if this is not his will, soon we will see a change of direction in the next grace period….

  • A book can be judged by its cover but its content is what we should read, and so a human person.
    Thank you sir, God has chosen you.

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