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Seasonal Worker Programme Under Threat
By Richard Curtain
Several factors are threatening the viability of the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP). These include the call for illegal workers in horticulture to be given the right to work via an amnesty, and the effect of the requirement for growers to pay workers overtime.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Foreign Aid
By Stephen Brown
Across the Global South, the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed years of socioeconomic progress, disproportionally harming poor people. Low- and lower-middle-income countries in particular are struggling more than ever to find the resources to support their citizens’ health and wellbeing at this time of crisis.
“Change Takes Time and Effort”
“Don’t wait for others to drive the change: A lot of people have ideas, a lot of people will come up and give great advice or will criticize you for not doing enough on a certain issue, but not a lot of people are really prepared to do the actual work.”
COVID-19 and the Haus Krai
By Michelle Nayahamui Rooney
Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 situation is worsening. As vaccines arrive, PNG battles disinformation, confusion, and resistance to the vaccine.
Supporting NZ’s Seasonal Workers to Remit and Save
By Charlotte Bedford
Since the establishment of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme in 2007, Pacific seasonal workers in New Zealand have largely been locked out of the benefits of superannuation schemes that facilitate long-term savings for retirement.
Pacific Way(s) and Regionalism
By Tarcisius Kabutaulaka
The tumultuous dispute over the selection of the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), which led to Micronesian countries deciding to withdraw from the premier regional organisation, provides an opportunity to re-examine the idea and vision of Pacific regionalism and the concept of the “Pacific Way”.
Social Media “Bullshit” Threatens Control of COVID-19 Outbreak in PNG
By Sue Ahearn
A PNG Member of Parliament died from COVID-19 this week, but it still wasn’t enough to convince many Papua New Guineans that the virus is real and is probably out of control in their country.
Good Governance in Bougainville is Being Undermined
By Joseph Nobetau
Supporting good governance is the cornerstone of international development assistance.
Risks Ahead as COVID-19 Cases Surge in PNG
By Michael Kabuni
A year after the first COVID-19 case was reported in Papua New Guinea, the first week of March 2021 has seen the highest weekly increase in reported cases in the country. This blog summarizes the current situation in PNG, and the risks that lie ahead in tackling the current outbreak.
Pillaging People’s Tubi Trees
By Ofani Eremae
At Korona logging base on San Jorge island in Solomon Islands’ Isabel province, the logging machinery lay quiet.
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