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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the Foreign Affairs Minister, the Honorable Justin Tkatchenko has stepped aside from his Ministerial portfolio with immediate effect.  This followed public uproar after a tiktok video from his daughter Savannah Tkatchenko was circulated widely on social media. The Minister’s defense of his daughter drew further harsh criticism from the public over the poor choice of words used to show his frustrations.  The Prime Minister announced that he will oversee the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the interim, and that includes making sure that the preparation towards hosting the Prime Minister of India, the President of the United States, the Prime Minister of Fiji, and all other Pacific Island leaders go ahead as planned.  “I want to commend the Minister for putting the interest of the country ahead of his own. I also want to apologise to his family, and especially his daughter Savannah for the traumatic experience over the last co...

The vegan diet is often incorrectly associated with weak muscles and tiredness. There is a narrative around a lack of red meat and protein which leads to negative effects on the body. There is some truth here. Without essential protein, iron, and calcium, your body can’t function properly or be fit and strong. However, it is not the vegan lifestyle that causes this. The main cause is not doing it properly, safely, and wholeheartedly. Take a Look at What You’re Eating What you eat as a vegan is going to make or break your strength and fitness. Diet is so important when it comes to how your body functions and your capacity to retain optimal health levels. Your food choices will determine everything, so it’s good to take a researched, detailed approach to this core area. Take a look at the following in particular and find ways to incorporate a balance into your daily meals. Iron With incorrect iron levels, everything will feel out of sync. You will feel more tired, weaker, and like you c...