26th May 2021 I would like to thank all the readers who have indulged me over the last few months as I have tried to keep you up to date with events in Myanmar, many of which haven’t been covered by the MSM. I am having to stop writing
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What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s competition photo was a view of the Church of the Good Shepherd at Tinui, also known as the ANZAC church,
25th May 2021 Well, it had to happen. Another hero bit the dust today with the arrest of Danny Fenster at Yangon airport as he was about to board a plane to Kuala Lumpur. Danny is the managing editor of Frontier, which along with the Irrawaddy are the only two
What can you tell me about this competition photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was a view of Motu Falls, Gisborne. Editor Note: The BFD needs more views from your window. We
24th May 2021 Daw Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court today. Although it was only a first 30-minute hearing, the legal process could lead to her eventual imprisonment and the dissolution of her political party, the National League for Democracy (NLD). Suu Kyi stands accused by the military of
Louis T. March mercatornet.com Louis T. March has a background in government, business and philanthropy. A former talk show host, author and public speaker, he is a dedicated student of history and genealogy. Louis lives with his family in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. In demographic circles, all
What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was a view of Arapuni Landing, about 20km west of Putaruru. Lake Arapuni is one of several artificial lakes
23rd May 2021 Following on from yesterday’s action in Demoso two artillery shells landed in the town today; Ooredoo (one of the telecom suppliers, based in Qatar) the internet is disconnected; Telenor (telecom supplier, Norway based) only ‘E’ is available and you can’t connect any apps. There has
What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was a view of Lake Dunstan, from The Office Bar & Restaurant, Cromwell heritage precinct. Editor Note: The BFD
22nd May 2021 I have been commenting that this rebellion is unlike previous ones in Myanmar in that if it spread to the cities then the regime, even though it won’t lose, will be in trouble. Well, it is happening. Sanchaung township is a relatively well-off district and a
Colin Rubenstein aijac.org.au It is easy when watching the latest bloodshed between Israel and Hamas to throw up our hands in despair, to blame both sides for the conflict, to call for both to pull back, with Israel as the stronger party expected to lead, and for the
What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was a view of the Motu Falls swing bridge. Motu, Gisborne. Editor Note: The BFD needs more views from
What can you tell me about this photo? If fans of this series would like it to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz Yesterday’s photo was a picture from my recent trip to Dunedin where we did all sorts of touristy things. The photo
