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Rogue politicians in the Pacific seem to have nine lives and turn up like a bad coin. Is this the last of him or will he be the latest comeback kid once tensions have cooled, since he has ‘stepped aside’ and not quite resigned?
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Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister has stepped aside after coming under fire over comments regarding his daughter’s TikTok post.
Justin Tkatchenko faced widespread calls to resign after he called critics of his daughter’s video "primitive animals" and "useless individuals".
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He says Prime Minister Marape should “save his face and that of his Government by sacking Justin Tkatchenko and instruct the Immigration Board to revoke Justin Tkatchenko citizenship immediately.”
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“Step aside means you retain your Ministerial perks and privileges in the interim knowing that the primitives and animals will soon forget this saga,” Komati said.
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“The primitive animals of this country are not asking Justin Tkatchenko to step aside but to resign,” PNG Think Tank group CEO Samson Komati.
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Warning to PNG police and army from protesters on Friday to the foreign minister’s “primitive animals” comment saga: “you either stand with us and push this white bastard out. Or you stand with him and shoot us down on Monday next week.” PNG’s FM says he is “stepping aside”.
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I think our spineless PM only took action and had the racist MP step aside cause of a threat of violence and burning of property. Good one PNG citizens. twitter.com/abcpacific/sta…
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#PNG minister apologises for calling daughter’s coronation critics ‘primitive animals’, but there is a protest held by UPNG Students in Port Moresby calling for his sacking
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BREAKING: Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister Justin Tkatchencko is stepping aside.
It comes after angry backlash to comments he made in response to “cyber trolls” that attacked his daughter over a TikTok video - calling them “primitive animals”.
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Anger in Papua New Guinea still bubbling after the country's (white) foreign minister called online critics of his daughter's lavish Tik Tok video "primitive animals"
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Concerned PNG citizens have started the protest from UPNG / NRI heading towards Waigani. Join them POM residents! "We're not Primitives".
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Time to hang up my trusty lil mic and head off an adventure. Today’s my last day at RNZ after years of telling the stories of Te Ao Māori and our Pacific whanaunga. This job, uplifting the kōrero of our people, is a privilege. Huge mihi to everyone who’s been a part of it xx
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Signing off for The Pacific. I want to say a big thank you for all the love and support you’ve given me - it lifted me up, gave me strength and meant more than you’ll ever know 🌺
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"Primitive animals". Damn! As a white guy in #PNG, no matter how long you've been there, no matter how hurt your daughter might be, you can't say stuff like that.
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Bitila Tawake: Marry Me! #fijianadrua
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Fijiana reply back immediately 
↳ Super W Grand Final - Reds v Fijiana Drua LIVE NOW. Ad-free. Live & On Demand on the Home of Rugby, Stan Sport.
#StanSportAU #SuperW
↳ Super W Grand Final - Reds v Fijiana Drua LIVE NOW. Ad-free. Live & On Demand on the Home of Rugby, Stan Sport.
#StanSportAU #SuperW
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This is special 🙏
↳ Super W Grand Final - Reds v Fijiana Drua. Ad-free. Live & On Demand on the Home of Rugby, Stan Sport.
#StanSportAU #SuperW #REDvDRU
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Finally! We launched! Yeah, it’s going to be rock! Tough and supper challenging! Thanks, , , Bernadette and the entire and for tireless support for us! Massive thanks to the entire support from regional and international networks!
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Story: fears growing in Canberra that Vanuatu may not ratify security pact with Australia which Penny Wong + Ishmael Kalsakau signed last year. Vanuatu's Foreign Minister unhappy with process, frustration in Port Vila that Kalsakau made a "captain's call"
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This episode delves into the legacy of the colonial history that underpins much of the racial disharmony in modern day Fiji, and some of the fraught factors that have led to the migration of Indo-Fijian and indigenous Fijian communities to Aotearoa.
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A new investigative newsroom is born in Solomon Islands. Congratulations to . and Gina Maka'a for your passion, integrity and hard work. It's a pleasure and a privilege to call you colleagues and friends. twitter.com/idsol23/status
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A new investigative newsroom is set to launch in Solomon Islands, part of the family of reporters we have been helping to put together in the Pacific. These guys are going to do amazing work. twitter.com/idsol23/status
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Reporters Shield is a brainchild of OCCRP, helping to protect journalists against SLAPP lawsuits and other spurious legal threats. The huge costs associated with these can be an existential threat to newsrooms everywhere.
Now, we've got insurance:
reporters-shield.org
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🚨JOIN OUR TEAM🚨 Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of journos who are passionate about the Pacific region?
We have an opportunity. We are looking for a talented newsreader to deliver RNZ Pacific news bulletins every weekday. Apply/Details 🔽
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ANNOUNCEMENT: OCCRP, , and partners launch #ReportersShield, a new membership program that will defend media outlets and investigative reporting around the world from legal harassment, including SLAPPs. #WorldPressFreedomDay
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IB online now: we take a look at what is next: for the Noumea Accord, after Vanuatu’s successful ICJ climate change motion; for Fiji’s economy; and for the WTO’s fisheries subsidies agreement + the workforce crisis amongst Pacific Island nurses #Pacific islandsbusiness.com
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Always a pleasure but also super nervous speaking to the regions future #Journalists at
My parting message: work together! The challenges are insurmountable & odds work against us. So collaborate & help each other ask the right Questions
#TeamFiji #FijiNews
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@LiceMovono of @ABCPacific
"For the last eight to nine years or so maybe longer. It was a constant battle daily just to do the very basics of your job" during @USPWansolwara #WorldPressFreedomDay
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Former state broadcaster CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum wasn’t impressed with local press filming him outside courthouse in Suva on Tuesday, where he was present to support elder brother Aiyaz.
He graciously inquired with the journos: “Why the f@&k you taking photos of me?” #Fiji
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Some frustration directed at the media by Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at the court appearance of his brother the former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
#TeamFiji #FijiMedia
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After almost 5 years, my time at VICE is over. I was laid off last week along with the entire Asia-Pacific news team and countless brilliant colleagues around the world. It's been a privilege working with some of the best in the business. I'm so proud of everything we achieved.
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Tuvalu is on the front line of the climate crisis.
The island nation says the impacts of climate change have forced it to create a digital copy of itself online to survive. But in the real world, not everyone’s convinced.
Read more: abc.net.au/news/2023-04-2
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Breaking- Australia agrees to provide New Zealanders living here a new direct pathway to citizenship. The changes will potentially impact up to 350,000 Kiwis in Australia. A big deal for Wellington, and removes one of the major tensions in the relationship
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With media role identified let’s turn to Govt role: for its own good & longevity & to avoid confusion/erode confidence, ensure that messaging is consistent & coalition singing from same hymn book rather than contradicting. Resolve issues internally not thru media.
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Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Gounder thanks the news media for attending the National Economic Summit and “your role in keeping the public informed.”
When’s the last time a Fiji public official said something like THAT?
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And just like that, the NZ Pacific Mission has come to an end.
What exactly was achieved with this mission that saw NZ’s DPM tour three Pacific nations? 🤔🇸🇧🇫🇯🇹🇴
I discuss this on Pacific Waves, airing on RNZ National tonight and tomorrow morning throughout the region.
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Tomorrow, 4/20, we are removing legacy verified checkmarks. To remain verified on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue here: twitter.com/i/twitter_blue
Organizations can sign up for Verified Organizations here: twitter.com/i/verifiedorga
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The PM of Vanuatu threatened to kick out the UK ambassador because the Times reported that the passports Vanuatu is selling are ending up in the hands of Chinese criminals and spies. (Actually, they're ending up in the hands of criminals from a lot more places than just China)
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Rather astonishing stoush between Vanuatu and the UK recently, though now seems resolved. Kalsakau responded *furiously* when the Times reported on UK govt concerns on Vanuatu's citizenship by investment program. UK High Commissioner presented a mat from Efate to calm waters 1/
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Fiji’s deputy PM Manoa Kamikamica defends concerns about coalition govt favouring its own friends and associates for appointments to public offices. He says most “appointments based on competency” although some are political but “have to look at capabilities”. #Fijipol
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Quick IV with 
DPM Manoa Kamikamica during NZ Pacific Mission.
On concerns of nepotism under the coalition govt:
“The bulk of the appointments so far have been based on competency.
Some of them have political alliances. But we have to look at the capabilities.”
DPM Manoa Kamikamica during NZ Pacific Mission.
On concerns of nepotism under the coalition govt:
“The bulk of the appointments so far have been based on competency.
Some of them have political alliances. But we have to look at the capabilities.”
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Quick IV with 🇫🇯DPM Manoa Kamikamica during NZ Pacific Mission.
On concerns of nepotism under the coalition govt:
“The bulk of the appointments so far have been based on competency.
Some of them have political alliances. But we have to look at the capabilities.”
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If you’re a and fan I strongly suggest you have a listen to your Test Coach. Great update on season so far and what’s ahead.
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Flying Fijians Coach Simon Raiwalui is the special guest on this week’s Clarkie’s Corner podcast. Great chatting about @Fijian_Drua and Fiji Rugby.
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The University of the South Pacific and NZ govt sign a multi-million dollar partnership in Suva on Wednesday. The 10-year deal will see Aotearoa contribute $NZ38.5m to USP's core funding over five years.
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NZ DPM and NZ delegates touch down in Suva, Fiji - the second stop of the Pacific Mission. 🇳🇿🇫🇯
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