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Marabe, Agiru lauded
I WOULD like to thank Tari-Pori MP James Marabe and
SHP Governor Anderson Agiru for setting a time-frame to make Hela province
into a reality.
In the meantime, the voices of Hela people would continue to be heard as
these are reminders to the Government to fulfil its promise.
The Hela people have been raising this issue peacefully and it is now time
for the elected leaders of Hela to do your homework, put your political
differences aside and present the matter before Parliament in its next
sitting. - Hela igini, Pori
Proud of Yalo
THE people of Kagua-Erave are proud one of their sons
has been appointed as acting National Court judge by the Somare-Temu
Government. This Government has been very careful in its key appointments,
and the current appointment of Nemo Yalo as acting judge reflects the
credibility of the Government in appointing individuals of high calibre. In
light of the back-log of cases and the scarcity of judges to fast-track
outstanding cases, the appointment of Yalo and two of his senior colleagues
is good news for the judiciary. The people of Kagua-Erave thank the
Government of this key appointment. – Dr Willie Ako, Port Moresby
Expert suggestion urged
I REFER to the letter immediate measures needed on fuel issue” (Jan 10). I
would like to ask “Kila Mali” for his expert suggestion on the disposal
method for the fuel “forfeited and destroyed” if it contains sulphur levels
higher than 0.05%. Do they bury it? Throw it on the sea? Seal dusty roads
with it? Or perhaps burn it? Wouldn’t matter, the sulphur goes back into the
atmosphere no matter what you do with it. – Bruce Murray, via email
Congratulations Yamo
I WOULD like to congratulate Rickson Yamo for agreeing
to fight in Australia as a professional boxer. Yamo is determined to one day
become a pro and the latest development will surely make his dream come
true. On behalf of all your tribesman back home in Koroba, Southern
Highlands, I assure you that you will always have our support and our hearts
are with you when you enter the boxing ring. – George Nox, Star Mountains
Pay up, please
THE Ross-Meere hall of Holy Trinity Teachers College was the main
accommodation venue for more than two weeks during the 2007 National
Elections. However, to date (Jan 7), the use of the hall has not been
settled even though letters and invoice had been presented to the
responsible police personnel. Holy Trinity Teachers College awaits action on
this as soon as possible. – Michael Homingu, HTTC, Mt Hagen
Ban nightclubs
I APPRECIATE the efforts put in by various NGOs and Government organisations
such as the National AIDS Council in the awareness on HIV/AIDS. However,
these efforts are not effective because there are no strict ethical human
behaviours. One of the ways to reduce the rate of HIV/AIDS infection is to
ban nightclubs. Therefore, I fully support the call made by Dr Marat. –
Bones yet, Lae
What’s up O’Neill?
A PRESS statement released by the Public Service Minister Peter O’Neill (Dec
19) regarding the full payment of 3% salary increase for public servants a
week before Christmas never eventuated. With the school year starting soon,
I hope the authorities will ensure that public servants get to see the
money. The ball is in your court, minister. – Frustrated public servant,
Sale Wiru, Ialibu
Do it for majority
AS a Manusian, I am unhappy with the new Manus electoral boundary. I felt it
was drawn up in haste without proper consultation with the local people.
Although separating Manus into two Open electorate is welcomed, the majority
of the people must agree to it, not by a few people dictating things from
Port Moresby. It is obvious that cheap politics is at play. – Solwara
Mangi, via email
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