Zealots, diplomats and breakfast: Koim, Tonge and cornflakes

This picture of Sam Koim, the head of the now, in dispute, anti-corruption agency, Task Force Sweep, having a protracted breakfast meeting this morning at the Grand Papua Hotel with the British High Commissioner, has too many sinister connotations to ignore. As things stand, with the issue of the legitimacy of Task Force Sweep still legally in dispute –Sam Koim is now answerable to no one. He is a loose cannon. Is this disgruntled, former employee (?) keen to have his revenge on the system that rejected him – even if that involves sedition and/or treason? Diplomacy One of the Continue reading Zealots, diplomats and breakfast: Koim, Tonge and cornflakes

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The year that was 2013

As the festive season fast approaches, at PNG Echo we would like to leave you with a few reflections and a few ‘thank yous’. By PNG Echo   Well may we wish everyone a ‘happy new year’ but for many PNGeans, it will be an empty wish. For happiness and prosperity to be spread wide corruption must stop.  It is taking away PNGeans birthright and will deprive your children of a bright future. PNG Echo is all about exposing corruption and halting its trajectory (with your help) – and so far, you, the people of Papua New Guinea have been Continue reading The year that was 2013

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