1997 – That turbulent, defining year for Papua New Guinea
The 1990s were turbulent years in Papua New Guinea. In the first quarter of 1997, word came out thatContinue Reading
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Open letter to PM, James Marape: I want preferential treatment for our people
Dear Prime Minister, Our government has to admit the fact that there is a glaring imbalance between Papua New GuineanContinue Reading
A tribute to Sir Mekere’s brilliance of thought and execution
In school, economics wasn’t really my thing. At the end of one semester, the girl who became my partner inContinue Reading
The separation of powers and how it played out last month
[This is written for secondary school students and others who asked about it.] The Westminster system of Government we adoptedContinue Reading
West Papua & Papua New Guinea, two distinct realities, one people | By Lucy Kopana
Papua New Guinean journalist, Lucy Kopana, looks at the vastly different colonial pasts and current political realities of West Papua and Papua New Guinea as PNG prepares to celebrate its political independence.
Why I joined Government| Allan Bird, East Sepik Governor
To my beloved Sepik people, I make this explanation because I am accountable to you all. When the events ofContinue Reading
Life after #Marape: PNG’s political ‘glass men’ still trying to work out what’s next
The last 48 hours hasย had Papua New Guinean ย forums have been buzzing with excitement. Beforeย James Marape, announced hisContinue Reading
