On behalf of my family and friends in Lae, we want to send our sincere condolences to the family of the late students who suffered in a barbaric act that we wish to condemn.
This is a new kind of conflict resolution for this area and I think the government of the day needs to pay attention to this problem.
1. The Government has delayed village council elections in all districts leaving no Government leadership at the village level. Youths now take advantage because there is no Government representative in the community. When the new council is elected, these councillors will become brief case carriers for Members of Parliament. This will further compound problems in the villages.
2. The community policing concept worked well under the leadership of the provincial police chief Leo Kabilo, in East Sepik province, especially in the area where this barbaric crime was committed. People became respectful of the law and auxiliary police, who worked hard to reduce drug and alcohol problems in the villages. In many cases they have attended to the roles of police officers in dealing with serious crimes, and in making arrests. However, the Government failed these hard working men who have never been given any recognition or paid any allowances.
3. Maprik High School has been facing problems every year. In 1977 whilst a student at this school, I spent plenty of time guarding the water pipe line into the school instead of attending classes.
This problem is still being faced today. When can the Government properly look into financing institutions of learning for the future generation? Why are taxes being paid to the Government? Is it to fill up the pockets of MPs and their cronies or for service delivery to ordinary Papua New Guineans?
I believe community leaders alone can resolve this tense situation. But the Government needs to do more for the people of Papua New Guinea.

P. Bisoun, Via email