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France is out
Now that France has pulled out of hosting the 2025 NRL World Cup, Australia and/or New Zealand may be the likely hosts. Good. Close to us too.
So close
And if Australia is given the nod to host the 2025 NRL World Cup, NZ may be asked to host a match or two. But PNG and Fiji? They say that both countries lack the “infrastructure”.
The Beast
Is the Beast already in Port Moresby awaiting the arrival of US President Joe Biden? A sight to behold to see it travelling along the highway from Jackson airport to Apec Haus.
Less numbers
For some reason the number of leaders from the Pacific island nations attending the forum with India has dropped from 18 to 14. No explanation given.
Goliath’s killer
This is what happens when you have been missing Sunday School and lotu for sometime.
Lesson for men
A court has ordered a man to pay K1500 to his mother-in-law as compensation for attacking her. He will also serve one year in prison. Lesson for men: Respect your mother-in-law.
Bird of choice
If you choose to be a bird, don’t be a parrot. Be an eagle. A parrot talks too much but cannot fly high. An eagle is silent but has the power to touch the sky.
Food for thought
Respect your elders, they deserve our praise. They’ve paved the way for us in so many ways.
Quote of the day
“Breaking-in, entering and stealing from your own family home is a breach of trust. Sentencing you to five years in jail should be a lesson to other young men that they should not commit such offences against their own families.” – Committal Court magistrate Albert Daniels.

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