Squatters left homeless as PNG police destroy settlements

PNG police have sent a strong message to communities harbouring criminals by destroying squatter settlements in Port Moresby after the murder of a prominent businessman earlier this week. see -- http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/12/19/2451326.htm?section=justin

Tete Settlement Flattened

Blocks One and Three at Tete settlement near Gerehu have been levelled by police using a backhoe, bulldozer, chainsaws, bush knives and axes. The policeman in charge of the operation, when asked what will happen to the displaced women and children, replied with a shrug and a shake of the head.

Tete Settlement Flattened

Blocks One and Three at Tete settlement near Gerehu have been levelled by police using a backhoe, bulldozer, chainsaws, bush knives and axes. The policeman in charge of the operation, when asked what will happen to the displaced women and children, replied with a shrug and a shake of the head.

Vale George Constantinou

Criminals have murdered Sir George Constantinou, the 75 year old founder of Hebou Group of companies at Gerehu on Tuesday the 16th of November. Sir George had been to visit one of his timber yards when he was waylaid by around 7 young men near the controversial Tete settlement at Gerehu. Police have issued an ultimatum to the settlers either they hand over the 7 or so suspects or move out as tt is understood the Tete settlement occupies State owned land. It is also believed to be a breeding ground for some of the criminal element in the National Capital. Sir George is known for building an empire comprising construction, road building and hotels and apartments in the country.

Vale George Constantinou

Criminals have murdered Sir George Constantinou, the 75 year old founder of Hebou Group of companies at Gerehu on Tuesday the 16th of November. Sir George had been to visit one of his timber yards when he was waylaid by around 7 young men near the controversial Tete settlement at Gerehu. Police have issued an ultimatum to the settlers either they hand over the 7 or so suspects or move out as tt is understood the Tete settlement occupies State owned land. It is also believed to be a breeding ground for some of the criminal element in the National Capital. Sir George is known for building an empire comprising construction, road building and hotels and apartments in the country.