DAILY DRIFT

03/06/2026

You fought against Bougainville as a soldier, witnessing blood spilled… and now you want to block their freedom?

97.7% of Bougainvilleans voted for independence.

How can a man who carries the live memory of that war stand in Parliament and try to kill the democratic dream of our own brothers and sisters from Bougainville?

PNG has suffered enough. Our people have shed too many tears. This is not about winning or losing anymore, it’s about healing our nation and building lasting peace.

The war is over. Respect the vote of the people of Bougainville!.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Big debates in Parliament today about our healthcare system. 🏥 We had a foreign journalist sit down with a local specialist to get the real story, plus some honest thoughts straight from our hardworking nurses on the ground.
Are we doing enough for our hospitals? Let me know your thoughts below! 👇
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17/05/2026

Somewhere in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
Bottle! Bottle !

20/04/2026

Before you call him 'just a security guard'...

Remember, nothing comes free in this world.
If you can't find work in PNG, any honest job is good enough to sustain your life.

He trades sleep for night shifts, stands 12 hours with pain behind his smile,
missing family to keep strangers safe while carrying bills and big dreams in an empty pocket.

Some of you get K1000+ fortnight while they earn K200 or K300 fortnight but they still feel the same sweetness of that money.

But he still clocks in with pride 🙏
Because survival demands hard work, and there's no shame in any hustle that feeds you.

So don't feel shame in front of your girlfriend or anyone else,
because they will not feed you and your family. 💯✊️

20/04/2026

The National Government’s decision to raise the minimum wage from three-kina-fifty to five-kina per hour was met with hope.

But for many Papua New Guineans on the ground... that hope is turning into frustration.
What was meant to be a lifeline for our lowest-paid workers is becoming a classic case of words without action.

Despite the law being gazetted... many Asian-owned retail shops and security firms continue to ignore the mandate. They are paying rates far below the legal requirement... and they are getting away with it.
Why?
Because our Provincial Labour Offices are failing to bridge the gap. There is a total lack of coordination with the National Government. Without inspections... and without the enforcement of hefty fines for non-compliance... the policy is essentially toothless.

Nowhere is this crisis more evident than in the security industry a sector that absorbs the bulk of our unemployed youth.
Major players—like G4S, Black Swan and Guard Dog—face a mathematical impossibility.

For a firm to pay a guard five-kina an hour... the client must be willing to pay a contract rate of at least ten-kina an hour to cover operational costs.
But many clients are refusing to adjust their contracts.

This creates a dangerous "domino effect" for our economy:
Reputable firms will lose contracts to "fly-by-night" operators who break the law to keep costs low.
Operational costs will become unsustainable... forcing established companies to scale back.

We will see a wave of forced resignations and redundancies.
When clients walk away... there are no sites to guard. When there are no sites... our youth lose their jobs.

We are looking at a potential surge in urban crime and poverty... all because a well-intentioned law lacks a **real-world implementation strategy.**
The Labour Office must wake up.
If we don't fix the enforcement... we aren't just failing the workers... we are destabilizing the very industries that keep PNG safe.

20/04/2026

Frustrated with the endless cycle of recruitment scandals? It’s time to speak up and demand transparency. Our people deserve merit-based hiring, not backroom deals. Let’s hold the system accountable for a fairer PNG. ⚖️

20/04/2026

You must past the seafarers test before being married to a coastal boy/girl.

20/04/2026

The "Golden Hits" of East Sepik string bands

22/08/2025

In life, we're often told that the path to success is a straight line upward—hustle, climb, and reach for the top. But what if the real secret to growth is counterintuitive? What if the way up is actually way down?
This powerful phrase suggests that true progress isn't about constant striving and external achievement. Instead, it's about humility, vulnerability, and a willingness to go inward. Think about it:
* A leader who descends from their pedestal to listen to their team often builds a stronger, more loyal foundation. Their humility inspires others to rise.
* An artist who lets go of their ego and accepts criticism is able to see their work with fresh eyes, leading to deeper and more authentic creations.
* An individual who faces their failures head-on and admits their mistakes is better equipped to learn and move forward with resilience.
The "way down" is the act of surrendering our need for control, acknowledging our limitations, and being open to new perspectives. It's about grounding ourselves in our values rather than reaching for fleeting external validation.
By humbling ourselves, we create space for genuine connection, deep learning, and sustainable growth. So the next time you feel stuck, consider looking down instead of up. You might just find the foundation you need to build something truly great.