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Not all foreign political commentary is impeccable

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By PNG Echo The recently published article of Dr Bill Standish entitled PNG politics after the boom, does not deserve the wholesale acceptance it has received in PNG. Firstly it is intended for an international readership so glosses over much and while it has the air of being balanced and authoritative, close scrutiny reveals it to have considerable flaws and an undercurrent of governmental disapproval. Unbiased journalism – no such thing Perish the thought that journalism is ‘unbiased’. Indeed some journalism, such as opinion, requires the writer to be anything but. Nevertheless, most journalist/writers aim to be fair and provide Continue reading Not all foreign political commentary is impeccable→

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Namah to face Leadership Tribunal – big deal!

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By PNG Echo Having been one of Namah’s most vocal and abiding critics, one would think this writer would be celebrating Namah’s 14 August referral to the public prosecutor and the call for Chief Justice, Sir Salamo Injia to establish a Leadership Tribunal– but the time for rejoicing has long passed – this is too little, too late. Too Little Of the dozen charges brought by the Ombudsman’s Commission, nine of them are money related, including non-declaration of assets and failing to submit returns. One charge is related to the storming of the Supreme Court and the attempted arrest of Continue reading Namah to face Leadership Tribunal – big deal!→

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