Papua New Guinea

The Coconut Revolution (2001 - 52min)

Submitted by rains on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 11:34
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Bougainville, with a populations of only 160,000 has managed to close and keep closed one of the biggest mines in the world. They have held their ground for a decade with antique weapons and homemade guns. These people have taken on the biggest mining company in the world and won.


H.E. The Honourable Barak Sope MAAUTAMATE, Minister for Foreign Affairs on West

Submitted by FdN on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 09:32
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Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Excellencies & Distinguished Delegates, I bring to this August gathering a warm greeting from the people of the Republic of Vanuatu.

Mr. President,
At the outset, I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your assumption as the President of the 59th Session of the United Nations General Assembly... May I further take this occasion to acknowledge with deep gratitude the contributions of your predecessor who so competently steered the work of the 58 Session to its conclusion.