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Corruption: Sir Michael Somare’s Legacy

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By PNG Echo Revered as the founding father of Papua New Guinea, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare’s political career pre-dates national independence by 8 years. First elected to Papua New Guinea’s pre-independence parliament in 1967, he has had an unbroken run of almost 49 years as an elected Member of Parliament, 17 of those as Prime Minister of the independent state of Papua New Guinea. On independence, Sir Michael had already done his political apprenticeship under Australia’s watchful eye and he’d had a full 8 years to learn the ropes (even as Chief Minister in the pre-independence, self governing parliament) Continue reading Corruption: Sir Michael Somare’s Legacy→

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Gentle man, Peter O’Neill, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.

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By PNG Echo This writer is often accused of “bias” towards the current government generally, and its head, Peter O’Neill, particularly. There is no bias, just a considered opinion – between the two, there is a vast difference.  Here’s where my reflections led me and how I got there. Criticism and defence. Firstly, I am not uncritical of the O’Neill government.  For instance, I don’t think the Prime Minister is paying nearly enough attention to eradicating violence against women. I have added my voice to this issue and will continue to do so. However, it is not this issue that Continue reading Gentle man, Peter O’Neill, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.→

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