DFAT

The visit to the hospital on Friday, 8 January 2021 was significant for DFAT staff as they met and learned first-hand from doctors and senior health front-liners about Covid-19.

Nauru Media News – NTV reports it was also an opportunity for the two departments to work more closely together in ensuring the Covid-19 pandemic does not reach our shores.

Deborah Stokes was appointed high commissioner in March 2013 and finished up last week.

It’s believed she still had about eight months to go on her Port Moresby posting.

“Today I farewell PNG taking with me many fond memories of this remarkable country. Lukim yu bihain,” she tweeted late last week.

The timing of her departure, so close to PNG's 40th anniversary of independence celebrations in September, has raised eyebrows in Port Moresby.