15th November 2021 I have given the occasional update about the American Danny Fenster, managing editor of Frontier magazine in Myanmar. Six months ago, he was arrested and has languished in the infamous Insein prison ever since. He contracted Covid 19 and his health deteriorated. Danny Fenster was arrested at
November 9th 2021. Information Opinion The latest example of the Plod State Police (Plodstapo) has just come to light in the UK. A retired man, terminally ill and a wheelchair and Zimmer frame user, was arrested by 6 police officers who jumped on him, forcing him to the ground before
November 9th, 2021. The view from afar of my country is changing rapidly. Gone is the egalitarian, socially responsible country where differences could be worked out by discussions, negotiations and the ballot box. The implementation of MMP helped to put a stop to that by granting minority parties unprecedented negotiation
8th November 2021 The resistance in Myanmar has started to make their own guns using 3D printing. As well as the supply of 3D weapons, the PDFs are upgrading their weapons, which has to be a cause of concern for the junta. PDF soldiers and weapons. And this is why
October 27th, 2021. It’s time to give a review of New Zealand from afar. Or as we have to call it from now on, New Xi-Land, in deference to our overseas controllers. We have to accept that Jacinda is not dim. She may not be the smartest tool in
October 26th, 2021. It is now over a week since the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, the Essex MP. I have deliberately waited for a period of time before commenting so that I can allow the emotional reaction to drain away and lay down what I hope are rational
24th October 2021 Myanmar’s military regime may soon find it more difficult to access its financial assets in Singapore, following discussions between authorities there and US officials on how to partner effectively to wield the city state’s financial leverage over the junta. Derek Chollet, counsellor of the US
22nd October 2021 Things have been happening in the background in Myanmar and developments are in the wind. The Junta has still not got control and is looking to escalate the offensive now that the monsoon season is coming to a close. With exception of Rakhine State, PDFs across the
In a surprising turn of events, unexpected facts emerged about Alex Scott’s ancestry. Alex Scott is a presenter on the BBC, covering soccer and newsy magazine type programmes. She played soccer for England, gaining over 100 caps in a long and illustrious career and after receiving some media training
11th October 2021 In an attempt to boost the morale of the troops and government employees, General Min Aung Hlaing emerged from his high-security enclave in the capital, Nay Pyi Daw and paid a visit to Yangon. The purpose of the visit was a morale booster and also to demonstrate
Over the years, the NHS has become deified in the UK and in political terms, it is virtually untouchable. In dire need of reform, no political party dares to take even a tiny step towards reforming it. It has become a drain on the economy. PHARMAC’s budget for medicines
Information Satire Dateline Jacindagrad 25rd September 2021 Welcome back to Jacindagrad as we gradually ease our Covid-19 restrictions. The spring flowers have been coming into bloom in our wonderful capital city, Jacindagrad. Unfortunately, very few people have seen this wonderful display as they have been in lockdown due to our
22nd September 2021 The junta soldiers are increasing the ferocity and violence in their attacks on innocent villagers. Here is a shot of Thantlang Township in Chin state, where there are only 28 people left in the township, including 2 Covid patients. The rebels are managing to send clips out
19th September 2021 There have been a number of incidents by rebels in Myanmar with infrastructure damage designed to hurt the junta members financially being at the forefront of their activities. Monywa in the Sagaing region was the centre of much of this activity. The Monywa office of Mytel, the
9th September 2021 There have been few reports from Myanmar because it has settled down into a state of impasse. The attrition goes on as each side is wearing each other down. The National Unity Group (NUG) has pushed for a declaration of war on the Junta and is aiming
On July 23rd, the good ship Brothers’ Pride departed from London bound for New Zealand. On the 26th, it made its last port of call in England and the passengers waved goodbye to England as it left Gravesend. Being a ship of 1,236 tonnes, it departed Gravesend with 371
