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An appeal to Nika
I CALL on the management of Nika Finance to have
someone to provide statements. Some parents are seeking bank loans and banks
require us to provide statements from other loan companies that we borrow
from. I have called Nika several times and was informed that it will be back
in business on Feb 4. In the meantime, my children may miss out as
registration is underway now. Come Feb 4, they may lose out on the space
that is given to them. Therefore, I appeal to the management of Nika to
recall someone back from leave to man the office and provide us statements
that we urgently need. – Stressed out father, Port Moresby
Safety very important
THE Chinese must be awarded the gold medal for having the most unsafe mining
practice in the world. Yet, we are embracing them to mine one of the largest
nickel deposits in the world. Since when did a Chinese company ever
successfully undertake a mining project in PNG? Leave the mining and
petroleum to the Australians. Let us not deal with people who have no regard
for safety. The mining standard in this country must be maintained at all
times. Do not allow these people to come and exploit our people and
resource. – Tomhawk, Port Moresby
Stop behaving like raskols
I WENT to Lae for the holidays and returned after a two-week break. My
journey back was disappointing when I saw unnecessary police road blocks. A
policeman got on board the coaster bus that I was travelling in and was
“given” K10 by the driver. Recently, the Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari said
our policemen were not doing enough. This year, the policemen should work
hard to improve their image instead of behaving like raskols. – Kamstar
Mero, Wabag, Enga
Seek Australia’s help
SINCE 1966, West Papuan villagers and political activist have been fleeing
across the border in the hope that the 1961 New Guinea Council could be
restored or West Papua could one day gain independence. Clearly this is an
on-going problem which the Australian government has burdened PNG with. As
the regional power most able to assist these refugees, Australia’s help
should be sought. – Andrew Johnson, Sydney, Australia
MPs have no conscience
EVERYTIME a leader is referred to the Ombudsman Commission, he will always
try to defend himself. The article on Nape caught everyone’s eyebrows. I am
sad PNG has leaders who are not bothered about the pain they cause to the
ordinary hardworking people. I always wonder if our leaders have conscience.
The people of PNG do not need your money but all we want is that you perform
your duties honestly. – Waldo, via email
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