The Investigation Team for the investigation into East New Britain Palm Oil Limited (ENBPOL) submitted the final report of the investigation to the Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru.
The report was submitted by the Deputy Chairman of the Investigation Team, Mr. Tony Waisi.
Minister Maru highly commended the team led by Chairman Mr. David Mather and Deputy Chairman Mr. Waisi who completed the investigation and finalized the report in the record time of three months.
“The final report consists of the findings based on the Terms of Reference of the investigation and the recommendations arising from the investigation including recommendations on how the palm oil industry needs to be totally overhauled with a new legislation, policy and a new pricing formula.”
“I want to thank the Investigation Team, East New Britain Provincial Government and its Administration, the landowners, ENBPOL, New Britain Palm Oil Limited and everyone who assisted and participated in the investigation process.”
“The report will be presented to the Cabinet next week,” added Minister Maru.