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Prioritise on road
I AM pleased that Gulf Governor Havila Kavo swore in
the provincial assembly members and formed the provincial executive council
last week. The 2008 provincial budget was also passed on the same day. I
support the governor’s call for the public servants to wake up and start
delivering services to the people and bring sustainable developments to the
province. The first crucial task for everyone is to complete the
Malalaua-Kerema road if we are to see Kerema town develop like other towns
in PNG. After the completion of the road, we will then be in a better
position to talk about road links to the districts and sub-districts in the
province. Our leaders and public servants must work together to bring
progress and development. – Hekahu Miere, Port Moresby
Good on you, Abal
THE announcement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Sam
Abal to combat chronic public servants sickness starting from his department
is a commendable gesture. It was implemented by the Mt Hagen and Simbu
police. This is also a good start for the minister and the department. I
suggest other parts of the country, where aliens are seen roaming around,
should take the similar actions. This chronic disease is here to stay and we
need to work together to curb it before it gets any worse. Other departments
and statutory bodies must also get into the act. Good on you, Abal, and
great work from the policemen and women of Mt Hagen and Simbu. – Kumdi
Dave, Port Moresby
All for special task force
I REFER to the letter “Special task force needed” (Jan 11) by Steven Supi
Palisa. I support the writer’s call for the setting up of a special team to
monitor the usage of K10 million. It is common knowledge that our roads,
bridges, schools, aid posts, etc, are run-down but unfortunately there is no
maintenance. Although the government had spent millions to try to
rehabilitate these facilities, a few months after work started, the
contractors would complain about insufficient funds to finish the projects.
Technically, contractors bidding for such projects must have three years of
experience but this stipulation is never observed. Therefore, the idea to
form a special task force is indeed a good one as it is also one way to
fight corruption. – Bosaka Philip, Aiyura
Thank you, Kennedy
MANY thanks to Angra Kennedy for conducting an effective awareness during
the night dedication on Jan 15 where he touched on public littering, tribal
fighting and pick pocketing among others. I want to suggest to all the radio
announcers in PNG to spare five minutes of the airtime to inform our people
about such issues including hygiene, respect for public and private
property, and importance of education. It has been proven that radio is the
most effective way of communication in PNG. However, nearly 75% of radio
airtime in PNG is spent on playing music and other inappropriate stuff while
the very important issues in life are being neglected. Thank you, Angra, for
your initiative. – BN John, Lae
Conflicting situation
WHY did St John Ambulance moved into Kelson’s premises in the first place?
The Rainbow club is operating under the name of St John and sometimes I just
wonder about the use of vehicles and free drinks. Kelson started Rainbow,
built the premises and he has been living there ever since. He managed to
bring in St John to rent his place and in my opinion, this is a conflict of
interest. – Rainbow Simon One, via email
Awareness not enough
I APPRECIATE the efforts by various NGOs and government organisations such
as the National AIDS Council in conducting the awareness on the epidemic.
However, these efforts are not effective enough because there are no strict
ethical human behaviours. One way to reduce the rate of HIV/AIDS infection
is to ban nightclubs. Therefore, I support the call made by Dr Marat. –
Bones yet, Lae
Money or pride, dignity?
I WANT to express my disgust on how some people can sell their pride and
dignity. I refer to the article “Father faces K5,000 compo demand for rape”
(Jan 16). Why not let the father spend time behind bars? It is so sad the
relatives are seeking money. – Student, via email
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