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Subject: Re: Corrected verson Author: Genuine [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Thu, Jun 19 2008, 02:41:54pm In reply to: News 's message, "National engineers incompetent: Polye" on Mon, Jun 16 2008, 02:55:19am Polye heaps praise on local engineers By SAMSON KENDEMAN A GOVERNMENT minister has ranked PNG civil engineers as among the best in the world. Works, Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Don Polye said this is evident because many PNG civil engineers have been engaged by overseas firms in the mining, engineering and other industries. Mr Polye last week called on journalists reporting on the industry to be responsive and give credit where it is due. He was elaborating on an earlier statement downgrading PNG engineers as being “incompetent”. He cited an example of the quality PNG can produce in the recent appointment of Department of Works engineer John Kaio, who is currently working as a road maintenance modelling consultant for the London local authorities in the UK, to the National Road Authority board. He said there are others who are performing in similar assignments for reputable companies and consulting engineering firms. Mr Polye also challenged the authority and department, and the Institute of Engineers to adopt applicable design standards and codes of practices to suit the PNG environment. He said the recent effects of Cyclone Guba in Oro province and the Gera landslide in Simbu are wake-up calls for the profession to be more proactive, creative and innovative when planning and designing transport infrastructure [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Corrected verson Author: SB [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sat, Jun 21 2008, 02:00:51am Genuine, The two press releases were done at seperate occassions so it can not be a corrected version. Polye should have apologised to all the Works Dept engineers and and even other national engineers working for contractors working on National road development or maintenance projects. On a more positive note, Polye has recognised one of our own successful Engan engineers by appointing him to the road authority so hopefully many others can be recognised. I suppose there is not much for John Kaio to gain out of this appointment but hopefully John will give some technical assistance to the road authority to formulate good technical specifications. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Corrected verson Author: JBKK [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2008, 08:51:38am Thanks SB. Few clarifications here!!! The National Newspaper is avoiding an apology to the national engineers. They have erred in their first article worded as ‘incompetence’. IEPNG is asking the newspaper to frankly apologise, and Polye’s second press release was to say he was misunderstood by the newspaper on his remark to the National Road Authority (NRA) Board. Now regarding my appointment, I was appointed by the NRA Board which comprises road users and professional institution representatives, as one of the Unit Managers responsible for Policy Formulation, Planning and Programming. The Minister is a member of the board and he acknowledges the competence of national engineers and cited my appointment as an example in his press release whilst trying to correct the first misreporting. My appointment has no ministerial powers attached to it and was done purely on professional merit amongst quality applicants. . It is partly true to say one may not gain much from such an appointment but again it all depends on how one sees life. Someone once said ‘Being smart is a privilege and it is for the good of mankind.’ Yes, working and living in a country like UK with decent lifestyle is a rarest dream for many PNG families which has come true for me and my decision to return to PNG is a self denial. Self denial in the sense that my professional achievement is a personal benefit and it’s an advantage to me and my family to live in a model developed country. I firmly believe our knowledge and experience we gain from developed countries are to a greater advantage and benefit to Papua New Guinea or Enga than a country like UK which has a pool of it. Moreover, NRA is a new road entity and gives me an opportunity to pioneer and establish the authority to its fullness with a possible review of the current road design specifications and road financing options. Finally, I encourage fellow Engan engineers and professionals to work hard and stop lobbying shot term political recognition or support from politicians and beaucrats. I believe if we want a better self or Enga or better still Papua New Guinea, we first need to create it in our minds and the power of it is that we will outmaneuver all oaths of uncertainty to live it. And if given the opportunity at some point in time, serve Enga and PNG, life is said to be meaningful where there is some liberty. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]