Author Archives: Academia Nomad

We all have names, not of our choice, but at least every name has significance. You were named after a hero, a dear friend of your mum, or native language that has deeper meaning. It’s different if something or someone is given a name by a stranger, depicting some meaning that only the stranger knows,Continue reading “Senegal-look-a-likes with Malayan hairdos: meaning of PNG”

Sana,the sun did not rise as it used toit knew it won’t shine on youthe heavens above mourned heavilyits tears rushing down streamssweeping away all in its waythe clouds are low todayas if they want to get a glimpse of youlaying in your bedto make sure it truly is truethat you are no more Sana,youContinue reading “SANA – Tribute Poem by Yanamlyn Yana”

Before yesterday, I spoke to Lazarus just once. Sometime this year we met briefly, said hello and passed. That’s what you do when you meet your Facebook friend, right? But I’ve been hoping to speak to this guy. To ask him questions. We all know Lazarus is the guy who runs the popular “Current JobContinue reading “Lazarus Towa: Managing 500 emails/messages per day”

Let’s begin with a have a quick summary of what this blog is about. This is part two of the regional candidate Llane Munau, the lone female candidate’s experience contesting the recent Bougainville regional election. Earlier we published part one where the Bougainville people, particularly the womenfolk, asked Llane “where is our vote”? (vote bloContinue reading “Bougainville Regional Election: Going backwards from the gains of referendum?”

This is an edited version of LIane Munau’s experience as the lone female candidate contesting the Bougainville Regional vacant seat in 2021. This is part one of two parts series where Llane talks about Bougainville women asking why their votes for Llane did not show on the tally when counting started. The Bougainville Regional seat,Continue reading “Where is our vote? Bougainville women ask…”