Liam Fox

ABC News Pacific Affairs Reporter. Former #PNG Correspondent. News and musings on all things Pacific.

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Historic day for #PNG. And game over for China’s manoeuvring in the security space in the country.

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

@miqurlkabuni What a waste of time, energy and resources. At a time when people are struggling too.

And don’t forget the court cases. With another one on the way.

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Samoan villagers want compensation from NZ over Manawanui sinking https://t.co/mfwQ6FWB7D

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Deported bikie looks to set up shop in #Tonga https://t.co/3BXD8fevIS

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Lovely story on mysterious Tetepare island by ⁦@_Chrisnrita_⁩ https://t.co/oshl9DtmQx

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Fijian journos no longer intimidated by former “minister for everything” Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who’s speaking after Bainimarama’s jail sentence. One asks him “why are you being so defensive”. 😂

[Stanley Ian Simpson @stansimpsonfj]

Bainimarama and Qiliho escorted out. Qiliho tightly handled by Police who usher him in the right direction. Bainimarama behind him with Police officers following. Both are quickly ushered into the waiting van which speeds off. What a moment to witness! And I have witnessed many!

[Mai TV Fiji @maitvfiji]

Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in hand cuffs being led out of the Suva High Court today to make his way to Korovou Prison where he will serve his 1 year sentence.

#FijiNews #Fiji

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Karma

[LICE MOVONO @LiceMovono]

1 year in jail for Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.
2 years in jail for former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho. #Breaking #FijiNews @abcnews @Sasbites

[JaydeeNomisasa @JDNomisasa]

@liamfoxabc Heard the younger MPs within the party pushed against this name unsuccessfully. Such a terrible name!

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Wisely chose not to call themselves the Coalition for Unity and National Transformation. Also, Sogavare is not putting his hand up for another stint as PM.

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Hi @MNailatikau, could you pls follow me so I can DM you about a story I’m working on? Cheers

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Whoa. Big news. https://t.co/ZxRsm4tVNx

[Dan McGarry @VanuatuDan]

Court docs reveal that Mei Lin, charged with smuggling 71.5 kg meth from PNG to Australia, had $10,000 sent to an account belonging to PNG's then-Chief Migration Officer to facilitate a codefendant's visa. CMO denies any knowledge.

https://t.co/ZqmJUtFOYM

[Liam Fox @liamfoxabc]

Some comedy gold out of #PNG parliament. Marape calls the opposition “cowards and imbeciles”. Namah objects, but only to the cowards bit.

[Kamaiki @IanTaukuro]

To me, this always reads like those fishermen tales of the one that got away. Astounding amount of money earned but where does it all end up? Look at how we live in PNG. Struggle struggle.

[Charley Piringi @cpiringi7]

United Party (UP) leader Hon. Peter Kenilorea Junior wows to reevaluate the China Security Pact with Solomon Islands if his party takes on the next government.

[ωɪʟʟɪᴀᴍ ωᴀϙᴀᴠᴀᴋᴀᴛᴏɢᴀ @wqvktg]

I pointed out the need 2b mindful of the RFMF's recent history in the development of security partnerships recently at @USIP. To save face, Col. Naliva shud w/draw command in good faith w/ the ADF. Due diligence spectacularly lacking on Fiji side also - an embarrassment. #FijiPol

[Australian High Commission, Papua New Guinea @AusHCPNG]

It's great to be back in wonderful Papua New Guinea.

My family and I have treasured memories about our times here.

I can’t wait to be part again of this vibrant and enduring relationship with our closest neighbour and to re-connect with old friends and make new ones.