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Flaunting Luxury on the People’s Dime, Entrepreneur Tells Public Servants

PNG Online News | Mon, October 6, 2025

A concerned entrepreneur, Mr. Wesley Roy, has criticised the growing trend of politicians and senior public servants flaunting their overseas travels and lavish lifestyles on social media, calling it “shameful and insensitive” to the daily struggles of ordinary Papua New Guineans.

“It is shameful to see politicians and public servants flaunting their overseas trips on social media as though they were self-made business owners,” Roy said in a recent post on his page.

“These trips are not funded by your own hard-earned money, they are paid for by the people you serve.”

Roy questioned whether those in positions of power ever stop to reflect on the reality faced by citizens, from patients in hospitals without medicine, to teachers managing overcrowded classrooms, to families in rural areas struggling to survive.

“Public office is not a privilege to show off wealth,” he stressed. “It’s a responsibility to serve with humility and integrity.”

The entrepreneur urged leaders to reflect on their moral duty to the people, noting that many citizens are losing faith in a system where leaders appear detached from the hardship at home.

“Remember this,” he said. “You are the people’s only hope to deliver them from hardship. While you post pictures of comfort and leisure, there are grieving hearts back home, watching, waiting, and wondering when you’ll lead with compassion.”

As public frustration grows over the high cost of living, poor healthcare, and crumbling infrastructure, Roy’s message serves as a timely reminder that leadership is not about luxury, but it’s about service.

📷 Wesley Roy

18/09/2025

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15/09/2025

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24/08/2025

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04/05/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧

Here are my 8 lessons that I have learnt about money:

𝟏. 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧/𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞
Living within your means is the foundation of financial stability. If you consistently spend more than you earn, you’ll fall into debt and financial stress. Track your income and expenses to ensure you always have a surplus or at least break even.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬
Mixing personal and business funds can create confusion, tax issues, and financial mismanagement. Open a separate bank account for your business to maintain clear records. This helps you track profitability, manage expenses, and protect your personal assets.

𝟑. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭
A budget gives you control over your money by outlining where it goes each month. Without a plan, it's easy to overspend or forget financial goals. Stick to your budget to build discipline and make informed spending decisions.

𝟒. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Put your money into ventures, tools, or education that generate more income or value over time. Avoid liabilities that only drain your resources without any return. Smart investments grow your wealth and secure your financial future.

𝟓. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞
Relying on one income source is risky because unexpected changes can leave you financially vulnerable. Diversification spreads that risk and opens up new earning opportunities. From side hustles to investments, build multiple paths to financial security.

𝟔. 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬
Spending less than you make allows you to save, invest, and avoid debt. A modest lifestyle doesn’t mean deprivation

13/03/2025

Today marks a significant moment in Papua New Guinea’s history!

Congratulations to the Member for North Bougainville, Hon. Francesca Semoso, on becoming the first female parliamentarian to take the Speaker’s chair in PNG’s National Parliament.

Gender equal societies are more peaceful and more prosperous – and when women lead, change happens and everyone benefits.

Australia is proud to walk side by side and step by step with PNG to increase women’s leadership at all levels and to help amplify the voices of women in PNG.

Photo credit: Papua New Guinea Parliament