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PNG, entwined in Chinese expansionism, exports it illegal timber
A Papua New Guinea family wends its way through newly destroyed forest landBEN DOHERTY | The GuardianSYDNEY - Millions of tonnes of illegally logged timber, felled from forests across Papua New...
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Where Are We?
WARDLEY BARRYIn a forest of tall trees riding on waves of Gentle hills, an old man in tangets swings an axe; Inside towering skyscrapers on squeaky desks A young man (suits, ties, shiny boots) is...
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No progress in treatment of women by 'disrespectful’ PNG
Governor Powes Parkop (dressed in red) on his regular weekly Sunday fitness walkNEWS DESK | Radio New Zealand | Edited extractYou can read the complete Radio New Zealand story herePORT MORESBY – The...
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Conducting training on sorcery accusation-related violence
Government officials train in sorcery accusation-related violence at Mt Hagen (Kate-Saxton)MIRANDA FORSYTH & FIONA HUKULA | DevPolicy BlogPORT MOREBY - Sorcery accusation-related violence is a...
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How the ‘impossible’ Kassam Pass was opened in 1953
Panoramic view of the Markham Valley as seen from the Kassam Pass today (Malum Nalu)BOB CLELANDAn obituary of former District Commissioner Ian Downs in the PNG Post-Courier, mentioned him as “the...
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The true story of Minister Nali & the China Railway Group
Michael Nali MPSTAFF REPORTERS | PNGi Central | Edited extractsYou can read the full, detailed analysis of this most interesting relationship herePORT MORESBY - Michael Nali is Papua New Guinea’s...
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Seeing REDD – how our forests came to be ripped off us
GABRIEL RAMOIWEWAK – REDD is an abbreviation that all of us in Papua New Guinea need to know. It stands for Reduction of Emission from Deforestation and Degradation.That is, the reduction of climate...
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If we remain mute, we lose the essence of being free
Ward Barry - "There are serious issues that not only need our attention, they demand our action"WARDLEY D BARRY-IGIVISAPORT MORESBY - Ronald Junior Rohai and his wife took their three month old child...
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I See Kalakala
WARDLEY BARRYI see brown wood and green leaves red roses and pink periwinkles I see yellow bees and spotted bugs praying mantis and holy lizards I see tall coconuts resting their heads on white clouds...
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The deep meaning of ‘The Painting a Black Woman’
Black Woman (The Art of Sharon)MICHAEL DOMLAE - The poem, ‘The Painting of a Black Woman’, by Wardley Barry is a sonnet worthy of close attention.Stanza 1 is a profound revelation of the black male...
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Targets, truth & trying not to dig the hole deeper
Paul Flanagan at a vantage point overlooking his home city of CanberraPAUL FLANAGAN | PNG Economics | Edited extractI’ve been enjoying a welcome break in outback Australia, where I have had no mobile...
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Travels with my back: Private notes for understanding friends
KEITH JACKSON Relaxing in Dubai - I could goldmedal in this for Australia, and will when they add the event to the Olympics“We are here to help each other through this thing, whatever it is” – Kurt...
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One night, one day, on Savaii
MICHAEL DOMWhat does the wind say to the sea? Do you hear them roaring at each other? In this storm that batters our boat-like fale Hear them crash in fury against those rocks Sitting mutely on the...
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Bring back a revitalised Radio Australia – with Tok Pisin
A young Jill Bosro listening to Auntie Caroline Tiriman in a Tok Pisin broadcast on Radio Australia in the 1980s. Elizabeth Cox says "Radio Australia’s shortwave programs made the listener feel part of...
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Countering China: A condescending Australia cuts no ice
Patrick Kaiku - PNG & the Pacific recognise Australia's good points but won't cop challenges to their sovereigntyPATRICK KAIKUPORT MORESBY - China’s presence in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific...
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Is it the law of the land she sows and she reaps?
VANESSA GORDONThe chestbeater demanding respect The breastfeeder praying for changeThe louder he gets the more she laments as he shifts all the blame.He covers her in shame for being maimed raped and...
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Welcome our APEC guests - & tell them the truth about us
WARDLEY BARRYPORT MORESBY - The way the Papua New Guinea government is preparing for APEC is no different to how village people prepare to welcome the bigmen, the leaders in their communities. When...
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The little fat king: A South Pacific Fable
PHIL FITZPATRICKTUMBY BAY - Once upon a time there was a great king who ruled a prosperous and happy kingdom of middling size on a far flung island in the South Pacific.(Actually, he was a small, fat...
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Forever in Your Heart
DOMINICA AREThe title suits me perfectly Like a new pair of shoes worn gladly I longed to hear your angelic voice Calling me, Mummy! Mother! Mama! Oh, so niceAll was going wonderfully well Our rose...
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As APEC meets on food security, PNG’s poor record highlighted
EDDIE TANAGO | Act Now!PORT MORESBY - Community advocacy group Act Now! is warning APEC delegates attending the current food security week here that the Papua New Guinea government has a very poor...
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