Governors in the Southern Region have pledged their support and plan to collaborate and improve provincial economies through aligned policies.
Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta said the Southern Region Communique is the first with emphasis to overhaul the role of Provincial Governments and improve relationships between the 5 provinces.
“This is the first meet and we hope better things will be achieved for the 5 provinces,” said Governor Haiveta.
Among the pressing issues discussed in Alotau, the Governor want a more aligned and workable structure in their Provincial Governments.
They believe better aligned policies will be introduced especially areas of public service, Tax compliance, land boundaries and road networking.
The 5 Governors also request a MOU to be established between State agencies to improve and monitor the registration of businesses in the region.
Northern Governor Gary Juffa said there is no policy guiding the 5 provinces over ownership of resources and how best people can benefit.
The Southern Region Governors Conference was held in Alotau and ended yesterday.
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Very powerful leaders! Thumbs up!
This is the first for the region. Collaboration at that level has potential for all the five provinces to move forward together. Thank you Southern Governors. We’ll all be watching for some action.
Great move folks. Further, I personally urge you all to holt the road development which is said to connect Lae to POM through Wau/Bulolo to Kantiba/Malalaua in Gulf than onward to the capital via Central. My concern is it will bring along with so many social issues and problems which is currently experienced in Lae and Madang. Give it another 10 to 20 years before connecting the missing link between the proposed route. I bet you all that this is not the right time to open up this missing road link. As leaders fight this for the betterment of your people and not for mere economical flaws.