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Henry Ivarature - 10 Dec 2020
PNG’s political game of thrones
Henry Ivarature The Pacific’s largest country continues to be rocked by political power plays, Henry Ivarature writes. The power tussle between Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape and Opposition Leader Belden Namah that started in parliament on 13 November is far from over. It appears to have become personal and vindictive. Marape’s determination…
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Hugh McClure - 9 Dec 2020
COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 9 December
There are concerns in Papua New Guinea that COVID-19 testing has been too slow, whilst Fiji Airways is looking to make their flights ‘COVID-safe’, Hugh McClure writes.
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Hugh McClure - 25 Nov 2020
COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 25 November
There are concerns in Papua New Guinea that COVID-19 testing has been too slow, whilst Fiji Airways is looking to make their flights ‘COVID-safe’, Hugh McClure writes.
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Henry Ivarature - 20 Nov 2020
High stakes and hijinks in PNG politics
A tense battle of political wills is taking place in Papua New Guinea, and it is unlikely to end anytime soon, Henry Ivarature writes.
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Hugh McClure - 18 Nov 2020
COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 18 November
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is facing a leadership challenge and Vanuatu has recorded its first case of the virus this week, Hugh McClure writes.
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Hugh McClure - 11 Nov 2020
COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 11 November
The Solomon Islands Government has been accused of mishandling its recent stimulus package, whilst the first group of Tongan seasonal workers since the start of COVID-19 has arrived in Australia, Hugh McClure writes.
