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From Tess Newton Cain on Pacific predictions: 2019
Hi David, thanks for this correction.
From David on Pacific predictions: 2019
Tess - Kiribati parliament will dissolve in February 2020, with general elections soon after that.
From Camila on Inequality and immigration in Australia
Because of this capitalism, there is a lot of inequality.
From Shadrach Amene on The ‘year of APEC’ – reflections on PNG in 2018
I believe the issue here is a lack of ownership of Papua New Guinea as a nation. Our loyalties are to our clans, tribes, districts, provinces in that order. Those of us who have not had the opportunity to study, work or live overseas do not identify ourselves as Papua New Guinean. The difference between this generation and those who grew up before independence is that we are not united behind the cause of PNG Inc. Those who grew up before Independence felt what it was like to be a second class citizen in their own country. They grew up in a time where there were signs that made places like Ela Beach out of bounds to dogs and natives, in that order.
From Imran Khan on Fiji Cabinet hides while nation laughs
"Without factual basis " you say. The facts are that they hid away. Best you get your facts right before shooting the messenger Mr Salman. How long have you been a journalist? Or are you a fake news purveyor?
From Russel Kitau on Family and sexual violence and its impact on families in Lae
A very good study which needs to be extended to the rural settings as well.
From Hemanth on The beginning of the end of “free education” in PNG?
Free education is education funded through taxation or charitable organizations rather than tuition funding. Many models of free higher education have been proposed.
From James on Fiji Cabinet hides while nation laughs
This article is factual. Your delusion won't change how the government hid for 48 hours. Also the people were laughing and shocked to see the so called brave Ministers hiding. I for one was.
From Bernard Singu Yegiora on The ‘year of APEC’ – reflections on PNG in 2018
Interesting year for sure. A year of great political awakening.
From Alex on Aid coordination: it’s all about keeping up with the Kardashians 
Wonderful! I have thought for a long time that Trump does what he does to get more clicks than the Kardashians.
From Parvez Salman on Fiji Cabinet hides while nation laughs
Bruce as a journalist you should write on facts and not foresay. Your comments as degrading without factual basis. The government was not hiding nor was public laughing. Had you done further research you would know the truth. And by the way, the opposition just withdrew their case. A shame to your article for a self seeking attention journalist.
From Terence Wood on A new RCT for PNG in the law and justice sector
Hi Richelle, The research in question isn't Anthony's (he's reporting on another study). One academic working paper seems to have been published to-date from the work. You can see it <a href="http://jasper-cooper.com/papers/Cooper_CAP.pdf" rel="nofollow">here</a>. You could also email the author. Their contact details are <a href="https://egap.org/registration/2042" rel="nofollow">here</a>. cheers Terence
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