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By Betani Ruhup I graduated with Bachelor of Arts on 26 April 2022 from the University of Papua New Guinea. But before that, I had interesting careers as subsistence farmer, boiler at a mine, security guard, cleaner, secondary school teacher, and then as a student at UPNG worked as cleaner at night. It’s been aContinue reading “Student by day, cleaner by night, security guard over the holidays”

Among the thousands who graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea from 25 – 27 April 2022, a small number, about 40, were from the UPNG Political Science Department. A graduate of Political Science received the Dean’s Award for attaining the highest GPA. Due to limited quota, politics department only selects students with GPAContinue reading “Rebuilding of the UPNG Political Science Department”

Who to vote for four seats I am only writing this because it may help someone, and also because I’ve spent some time studying the subject. First, the role of MPs since 1995 (reform) is to make laws/policies, as well as deliver services. So to measure the performance of current MPs, ask the following questions:Continue reading “Beyond Thunder & Lighting: How to determine who to vote”

Despite visits from Australian ministers and planned US officials visit to the Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands went ahead to sign the security deal with China. Details are still sketchy, but a leaked draft says it will allow Chinese security to assist Solomon Islands security forces when needed, as well as protect Chinese businesses and interests.Continue reading “Australia is Alone in the Pacific”

Canberra National Arboretum is one of places you should not miss whilst in Canberra, probably has the best Cafe with a scenic view of Canberra. It overlooks the city. A perfect backdrop, with its forests of endangered trees planted all around the property. But it also has a miniature versions of the trees located insideContinue reading “Take A Chance on Freedom”