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The Opposition: A way forward

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By PNG Echo. Apropos to the recent article penned by the Opposition Leader Belden Namah, it’s not useful to merely list the perceived wrongs of the government – most PNGeans would have their own opinions on those matters and be well aware of them. PNGeans are looking for leadership.  The opposition is in no position to provide it.  It’s time for positive change Seven things to consider. 1.The Opposition has been rendered impotent (admitted that in the article.)  There is little they can do to oppose any governmental excesses.  In other words, PNG, you’re on your own. 2. Whatever you Continue reading The Opposition: A way forward→

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Manus: What price national pride?

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By Susan Merrell  (edited and re-published) The bilateral PNG solution to Australia’s refugee problem is wrong on so many levels, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is becoming, along with the asylum seekers, just collateral damage in a cynical political manoeuvre – where ‘the end justifies the means’ is the cynical catchcry even as people die. But whereas the asylum seekers have their global advocates, not much has been written from the perspective of PNG.  Back in July 2013, I looked at this… …from the point of view of the independent nation/state of Papua New Guinea   And he sold our reputation, Continue reading Manus: What price national pride?→

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