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Kup missing out on grant
I WRITE on behalf of the people who
live in Kup in Kerowagi district of Simbu. The people have been
missing out on the district support grant for the last 20 or so
years. We do not know where the current MP and the two previous
ones have spent the funds. Most of the roads from NeraGaima to Kup
and to Gamar have deteriorated and are no longer used these days.
On the same note, the Government-run schools and health centres
are completely run down. The people have been deprived of
Government services for far too long. The three leaders should be
investigated on how they spent the money. Also, I urge the people
of Kup to vote for a capable and honest individual in the coming
election so that they can enjoy the services due to them. –
Kamtai Nem, Brisbane, Australia.
Well-versed leader needed
IT is high time for the people of
Wapenamanda to seriously consider the kind of leaders they want.
Most intending candidates are people who indulge only in local
politics which is an indication of their mentality and ability to
deliver goods and services. They are specialists in politics of
hot air and bull dust. Their localised view of the world is
pathological and they cannot see beyond the limits of the place.
Wapenamanda needs a leader with a national and international
perspective. Someone who has global connection and whom investors
trust. Sir Pato Kakaraya set the standard and is someone whom
politicians should aspire to. Iangalio did too little or worse,
nothing at all. Miki Kaeyok has developed a personality cult and
is surrounded by false stories of his deeds and love for the
people. – Political Man, Port Moresby
Roadwork puzzling
I AM baffled by the failure of the
Ombudsman Commission to investigate a K36 million contract to
Global Construction to upgrade a 1.8km stretch of road in Waigani.
Is the National Capital District Commission a public institution
and para-stratal organisation? If so, does it have its own
procurement system under its Act or does it come under the Public
Finance Management Act? Any contract beyond K10 million has to be
approved by the National Executive Council and I wonder if this
particular contract was submitted to it for approval. – Kila
Mali, Port Moresby
Children’s education vital
THE Papua New Guinea Party is the
only political party to emphasise on education for children. Our
country is not only rich in natural resources but also in human
resources who only require good education and skills training. The
K100 million school fee subsidy announced by the Government
recently is timed for the general election. It should have been
implemented years ago. I believe that only the PNG Party has a
vision for our children and can bring real development to the
country. – James Yalalope, Ialibu
Start with the boss
IT is amazing the way some people use
Parliament to make allegations against others, whether to destroy
reputation or to win votes for themselves. If Jamie Maxtone-Graham
honestly wants to help NMAG, why does he not start with a previous
director who is still driving a new vehicle bought and paid for by
the organisation? – Concerned, Port Moresby
What about the rest?
I WAS dismayed to read recently that
out of 10,000 studying in secondary schools each year, only 7,000
are government-sponsored.
It makes me wonder if the Government really thought out the
education reforms thoroughly before implementing them.
The National Capital District Commission scandal makes me think
that the reforms were approved hastily.
The Government should give more thought to the unfortunate 3,000
each year who are likely to end up in the streets. -Reform
victim, Daru
 
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