This tribute from Professor Tarcisus Kabutaulaka on the impact of Professor John D Waiko: βπ π§π₯πππ¨π§π π§π’ π£π₯π’π. ππ’ππ‘ π. πͺππππ’ Yesterday, Prof. John Dademo Waiko crossed the stream of life to the other side. As his relatives, friends, colleagues and country folk gather for the haus krai, I reflect on the life and contributionsContinue reading “Impact of Professor John Dademo Waiko: a tribute by Professor Tarcisus Kabutaulaka”
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7th attempt underway to replace PNG prime minister
The 7th attempt for a vote of no confidence against James Marape is underway. The acting Speaker of PNG parliament informed parliament he received a motion for vote of no confidence against James Marape when parliament met for the November 2024 sitting. Here is a timeline of what happened so far since the end ofContinue reading “7th attempt underway to replace PNG prime minister”
Victoria Cross recipient, buried in East New Britain to be repatriated
Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu (VC) The remains of the late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu (VC) is expected to be repatriated in June 2025 from Papua New Guinea to Fiji. He received the Victorian Cross in 1944 whilst fighting in Bougainville against the Japanese. Victoria Cross is the highest British and Commonwealth military honor, equivalent of the USContinue reading “Victoria Cross recipient, buried in East New Britain to be repatriated”
Donβt piss off the Trump this time
Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. What does this mean for PNG? In 2017, the United States moved their embassy from Tel Eviv to Jerusalem under Trumpβs leadership. Jerusalem is a contested city between the Jews and Muslims, therefore most countries keep their embassies in Tel eviv, to projectContinue reading “Donβt piss off the Trump this time”
National Statistics Office shows bleak economic data
The graph below was released by NSO in their report last week. It shows very clearly that Real GDP (orange line) has remained fairly stagnant over the past 5 years. The gap between Nominal GDP, which is the number government gets excited about and Real GDP is considerable. Around K40 billion. This shows the hugeContinue reading “National Statistics Office shows bleak economic data”
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