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Why is PNG James Marape traveling to Fiji in the middle of a National General Election?

 Former PNG prime minister and Member for Ialibu-Pangia and leader of the People’s National Congress Party, Mr. Peter O’Neill said, “James Marape has booked a private jet to travel to Fiji on Sunday to attend the Pacific Island Forum meeting to push for China’s inclusion in the important regional group.” “The Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to Port Moresby during the NGE campaign period was highly unusual and I raised concerns at the time it was improper. We know that several agreements were signed during the State visit but to date, no details of these agreements have emerged. We remain in the dark why the visit was so important to disrupt the campaign of the Prime Minister?” continued Mr. O’Neill. “On Monday evening, Mr. Marape met with Electoral Commissioner and asked for the counting in Hela to commence immediately and for Tari-Pori seat to be declared before he jets off to Fiji on Sunday. There are major irregularities and petitions being lodged in Hela, these need to be properly

Tropical Upgrade for Boring Trees!

You tend to see the same ten ornamental trees wherever you go in the UK. This is because they are tried, tested, have an element of ornamental value and generally easy to grow. However if you are seeing the same trees time and time again then eventually they end up fading into the background, no longer drawing your attention. This doesn’t need to be the case as they can be adorned and upgraded simply by mimicking the tree environments found in the tropics where a single tree can be home to a dozen other plant species, greatly enhancing the look of a tree and adding multiple layers of ornamental interest! There are a range of hardy plants that can be employed to give you this look that is created by tropical epiphytic plants such as bromeliads and orchids and even Spanish moss! So with English Horticulturists Lorna and Simon first attempt at upgrading their boring trees how did they get on? And what do they have in store for next season?