by MICHAEL J. PASSINGAN In a recent event that highlighted the complexities of international diplomacy and governance, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, faced a challenging situation during his appearance at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia. The Lowy Institute, known for its role as an independent think tank focusing on international policy, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, provided a platform for a candid assessment of Marape's governance. Following his formal address, Marape engaged in a dialogue with Dr. Michael Fullilove AM, the Executive Director of the Institute. Dr. Fullilove, a respected figure in public and international policy, scrutinized Marape's past promises and statements, contrasting them with the current state of affairs in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The discussion took a critical turn as Dr. Fullilove revisited Marape's 2019 speech at the same venue, where Marape had outlined his vision for PNG in a speech titled “A New Boo
Somare have to reconsider his health. 40 plus years in politics is enough. Let younger generation take the lead.
ReplyDeleteThe 3 arms of the govt hve spoken. However, the O'Neill govt have gone out of their perimeters. The Constitution is alive and well thru the Supreme Court's ruling. And as such, the legitimate PM is the Grand Chief, Somare. And so is Yakasa as the new Police boss.
ReplyDeleteAnd finally, full marks to the Police. They handled themselves very professionally ... no blood was shed.
To J Nape, shame on you!