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Papua New Guinea Minister for National Planning Sam Basilon Wednesday called for an end to the “blame game” without investigating matters thoroughly on the Government’s fresh produce and vegetables transport freight subsidy.

Minister Basil said this following hyped up incidence of rotten carrots and avocado arriving in a few bags in both social media and mainstream media on the Government freight subsidy arrangement with Bismark Maritime Limited.

“What has been publicized needs to be seen within the context of the Marape-Steven Government freight subsidy which has resulted in over 200 20-foot containers of fresh produce and vegetables being shipped into Port Moresby.

This has resulted in 1) abundant and affordable garden food; and

2) cash in the pockets of all – from the village farmer in the Highlands and Morobe through to the re-seller in Port Moresby - along the supply chain,” said Minister Basil.

The responsibility to ensure fresh produce and vegetables reach Port Moresby requires responsible action and care.

Mr Basil said the individual shipper must take personal interest and responsibility to make ensure his produce and vegetables are labelled right; that Bismark Maritime Ltd gives the due attention and care in placing their goods in appropriate containers; and he/she must ask and be aware of the capacity of the ship and scheduled departure times and delivered goods for shipment in a timely way to avoid offloading for next shipment. FM100/PNG Today 

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