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Marat is right
I REFER to the call to ban nightclubs because of
sinful activities by the Minister for Justice Dr Allan Marat and the support
by the ministry’s first secretary Camillus Vovore (Jan 7). The so-called
entertainment such as strip show and wet T-shirt are not genuine nightclub
activities and should be condemned because they do not conform to our
cultural values. This is exploitation and abuse of our young girls. The
objective of all nightclubs is to make profit. They are not interested in
promoting the values of human dignity and respect. Dr Marat is right and
must be firm with his decision. He needs the support from the community in
this fight. – Russell Coomer, Port Moresby
Funding main issue
THIS is a reply to “Tomahawk” (Jan 18) about the so-called incompetent
administration. Firstly, the vice-chancellor has sacrificed his official
residence because the Government did not have the money to maintain his
official residence. Secondly, the university would not be running if the
current administration had not settled outstanding debts from past years
under a different management. The problem faced by Unitech is not the
management but funding. We should be asking questions whether our Government
sees education as an important area. The VC has given his best years to the
university. Get your facts right. – Mangi Morobe, Perth, Australia
Replace Unitech VC
THE Government cannot turn a blind eye to the deteriorating situation in
Unitech. The solution is simple – the NEC must appoint a new and competent
vice-chancellor and an independent auditor to audit all the books before the
change of hats. The same old VC has been there for ages and like any public
office holder, he is past the sell-by date. If a house is not in order, then
that means the manager is no longer in control. We don’t need a rocket
scientist to explain Unitech’s woes. Clear the house and let some heads
roll. – Albert T Mutumap, Australia
Kiunga needs doctors
I WOULD like to bring this important matter to the governor’s attention.
Kiunga Hospital is a government hospital but it has no doctors for more than
15 years and because of this, patients are transferred to Rumginae and
Tabubil hospitals. The governor must employ doctors immediately as the
manager and administrator are not doing their job. Please appraise the
entire operations and structure so that it will serve the people of North
Fly. It’s very embarrassing to see Rumginae Hospital having doctors and
properly administered while a nationally recognised institution like Kiunga
Hospital is without a doctor. – Deceased family, Kiunga
A loss for PNG
I AM lost for words by the death of a fine academic and national adviser Dr
Albert Nita, and the passing of an exemplary statesman, PNG ambassador and
politician in Sir Joseph Nombri. Both were respectable individuals with good
reputations. It is without a doubt they have left a vacuum in the academic,
diplomatic and political arena that can never be matched nor replaced. Enga,
Simbu, and Papua New Guinea have lost two leaders. To the families and
relatives of Sir Nombri and Dr Nita, we mourn with you in this time of
grievance and pray God grants you peace and comfort in this day and hour. –
Stephen Kapus Kikala, Tokyo
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