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Warning shot at ‘colonial masters’

Monday 15 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

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Warning shot at ‘colonial masters’
The scene at the Chinese-built courthouse back in April 2016 as work started on repairing the dangerous front steps. The work, which took many months, was prompted by an accident in which a lawyer slipped and broke his arm. The building has drawn criticism over problems with its construction and design for many years. 16040833.

Finance minister Mark Brown says the former “colonial masters of the Pacific” have to do a little bit more if they want to maintain their presence amid growing concern about China’s influence in the region.

Finance minister Mark Brown says the former “colonial masters of the Pacific” have to do a little bit more if they want to maintain their presence amid growing concern about China’s influence in the region.


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