260711Not Enough Information
By MARIA LAUKAI

Mr. Micheal Meuko, a chief from Buin says, majority in Bougainville does not know, what is happening in the region.

Not enough information is reaching the people, especially the rural intuitions and the community at large.

Mr. Meuko believes that, lack of information on development and the status of the Autonomous Bougainville government is the major contribution fact of the fighting in the areas of south Bougainville.

He said, the national radio station, RADIO BOUGAINVILLE could not be heard through- out the region.

In addition, the private run radio station NEW DAWN FM serves the only Buka Island.

Mr Meuko said, early this year, the member for south Bougainville HON STEVEN PIRIKA paid Telekom PNG K7000, 000 kina to increase their service to south Bougainville.

Nevertheless, nothing has eventuated.

Mr. Meuko said, Communication is very important, to disputes the right information from right people, because second hand information is very dangerous in a post conflict situation.

Comments

[Clara]

Good night all the follows of this station.

Great thanks to you Mr. Laukai for taking this initiative as a Bougaivillean in the area of Telecomunication. As you might be aware, the current National Government's vision is 'Empowering the Rural PNG for Efffective Participation in Economic Development' in which Rural Telecommunication is one of the main priorities.

As a Bougainvillean reciding outside of the Region, I commend you for all your effort into bringing this much needed telecommunication service to people living in both rural and urban areas of Bougainville.

Continue this great initiative... Mr. Laukai.

Thanks

Clare, POM