Carl Rogers, an American psychologist, said that what is most personal is most general. I saw that he was saying to me, “You are not alone in your loss, your flaws, and pain.” Our culture promotes shame. Shame inhibits us from being free to live an authentic life. I can’t overemphasize the impact on the […]
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Lieutenant General Angus Campbell to be named new Chief of Defence
CANBERRA, 16 APRIL 2018 (THE AUSTRALIAN) — Australia’s new Chief of Defence is a former Special Forces commander who played a key role in the United Nations operation to restore order in East Timor and boasts political experience having served as a national security adviser. The Australian understands Current Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus […]
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Former Kiribati president to be witness in landmark NZ trial
WELLINGTON, 16 APRIL 2018 (RNZ PACIFIC) — Kiribati’s former president Anote Tong is to be a key witness in a landmark New Zealand trial over environmentalists’ action against the world’s biggest oil exploration ship. Last year Greenpeace New Zealand Executive Director Russel Norman and a colleague swam in front of the Amazon Warrior some 60 […]
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Australian government calls on Britain to raise effort in the Pacific amid China push
LONDON, 16 APRIL 2018 (SMH) — The Turnbull government is urging Britain and other Commonwealth nations to step up their engagement in the Pacific amid concerns about the growing influence of China, calling for a shift in thinking on billions of dollars in aid funding. The new message highlights Britain’s exit from the European Union […]
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Eating habits amongst Fijians needs to change: Dr Tukana
SUVA, 16 APRIL 2018 (FBC NEWS/FIJI TIMES) — Changes in eating habits amongst Fijians is causing an increase in non-communicable diseases in the country. National Advisor for NCD Doctor Isimeli Tukana says this is a worry as people are resorting to fast foods daily. “More mothers are working now, so it is a challenge for […]
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Environment levy imposed on plastic bags in PNG
PORT MORESBY,16 APRIL 2018 (POST COURIER) — The Papua New Guinea Government will impose an environment levy on the import and manufacture of all plastic shopping bags. Environment and Conservation and Climate Change Minister John Pundari announced this last Friday, saying that moves were underway at the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) to enact […]