"It always seems impossible until it's done."
- Nelson Mandela

That one sentence matters now more than ever. In Papua New Guinea today, corruption stands like a mountain in front of the people. It looks too big, too powerful, and too connected to fight. But mountains move when people decide to push.

Under the Marape Government, corruption is rising faster than the price of rice and fuel in the markets. Every week brings new stories that are about corruption, missing money, malfunctioning public service, law and order issues, and many more bad practices. ​

Papua New Guinea continues to face a dangerous pattern of governance where leaders appear to respond only after problems spiral into national crises. Instead of identifying risks early and preventing disasters before they happen, authorities often wait until public anger grows, social media explodes, or shortages cripple ordinary citizens. This style of leadership reflects a reaction-based government rather than a proactive one. A proactive government plans ahead, monitors warning signs, and acts before citizens suffer. A reactive government waits for damage to occur first before making public statements and promises.
One of the clearest examples is the recurring fuel shortages experienced across PNG. Every time fuel begins disappearing from service stations, government ministers suddenly rush to television, radio, and newspapers claiming they are “addressing the issue.” But the public continues asking the same question: why was the crisis not prevented in the first place? Fuel supply chains do not collapse overnight. Warning signs exist weeks in advance. A competent government should have monitoring systems, reserve strategies, and contingency plans already in place before shortages begin affecting transport, businesses, hospitals, and schools.

​Mobile telecommunications companies in Papua New Guinea have become deeply embedded in everyday life. From communication and education to banking, business, and social interaction, millions of Papua New Guineans rely heavily on mobile data, SMS, and prepaid call services. However, growing public frustration is emerging over what many consumers now describe as unfair and exploitative practices by mobile carriers, particularly regarding the expiry of prepaid bundles. Increasingly, customers believe they are being systematically disadvantaged through policies that allow companies to profit from services that were paid for but never fully delivered.

By George Lemako,
A troubling culture has quietly taken root in Papua New Guinea — the growing dependence on so-called “middle men” to access services that should normally be provided through proper systems. This practice is no longer isolated. It has become widespread, normalised, and deeply harmful to the country’s social and institutional foundations.

Instead of following official procedures, many people are now encouraged to go through individuals who claim to have “connections.” These middle men present themselves as gatekeepers to jobs, education, transfers, documents, and even personal relationships. In truth, many are exploiting desperation, limited information, and slow government processes to enrich themselves.

By Ruben PULI

Amidst a grave situation in Papua New Guinea (PNG), citizens are making an unprecedented plea to the Australian Government, seeking assistance through the establishment of a caretaker government. The current state of affairs in PNG is dire, characterized by significant financial woes that have burdened an already impoverished population and low-income public servants with hefty taxes.

Commentary by Samson Komati
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In PNG political parties have become mere stepping stones for politicians to commoditise their mandated positions for love of money than defending national and peoples interests.
It seems politicians are not worried about any of the biggest problems and challenges affecting PNG these days because PSIP and DSIP totalling whopping K20 Million per seat for 118 MPs is significantly important than opening the can of worms against their own government (hands that feed them). 
The Opposition of PNG has gone cold silent and we don’t know to this day who are the Shadow Ministers in the Opposition and have yet to see any of these Shadow Ministers, if they ever exist, come out and speak for the people and economy of PNG against the Government and offer alternative policies to bail PNG out of the economic and social problems. Opposition MPs are supporting Government in attending some events organised by Government like recent launch of MTDP 4 at APEC Haus Port Moresby a few weeks ago.

By Noel Anjo 
The so called Papua New Guinea's Leadership Code Act is an escape route for corrupt leaders to misuse and steal public funds and escape punishment or imprisonment.
Recently Marape Rosso government made few amendments to the Penalty Act, increasing court fine from K500 to K5000 and K1000 to K10 000 and 3years to 5years of dismissal from office.
The recently amended above penalties are not enough to stop corruption from the top level. 
There were no amendments made to sentence corrupt leaders to prison for corruption and stealing public funds.
Therefore I appeal to the Chief Justice, Chief Ombudsman Commissioner and Police Commissioner to recommend to the government and Parliament to amend the Leadership Code Act.