Koim’s Poison Chalice

A chalice is a ceremonial cup, often bearing a drink that confers upon the drinker a blessing – as in the Christian Eucharist. Traditionally, when someone received a chalice it was in connection with the gaining of high status – it is used in modern times as a metaphor for achieving a high and prestigious office – but what if that chalice does not carry the expected blessing but instead contains poison, asks PNG Echo? It’s no picnic fighting corruption in PNG; just ask Sam Koim. Koim’s fall from official favour (if not public grace) has been swift and it’s Continue reading Koim’s Poison Chalice

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The good, the bad and the ugly

The Beatles, the pin up boys of the social revolution that occurred in the 1960’s and ’70s (of which PNG independence was a beneficiary), sang: Revolution: But when you talk about destruction Don’t you know that you can count me out You say you got a real solution Well, you know We’d all love to see the plan [more sarcasm] But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother you have to wait You know it’s going to be alright… …but for PNG, is it, asks PNG Echo? The Beatles could Continue reading The good, the bad and the ugly

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