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Whispers

Whispers from there say Dr Rodger had
no time for a honeymoon in his new job
as the crippling drug shortage in the
capital’s main public hospital required
his urgent attention and put to the test
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No word though on whether he will be
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about his country’s debt levels to Prime for election has yet to be issued. The
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improvement programme money. “My former diplomat. Tappoo outlets – Fijiwide
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task in the courts,” the MP wrote in his
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Prime Minister Rex Houenipwela’s office abled and seasoned diplomat in Europe, Boroko Foodworld – Boroko, PNG
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