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Unfair appointments in force
COMMANDER Peter Ilau seems to be
treating the PNG Defence Force like a personal business,
withholding promotions from experienced and capable officers and
fast-tracking promotions of the young and inexperienced. One young
officer, for example, was promoted to captain and then two months
later, made a major. Is it a coincidence that he also comes from
the same province as Ilau? Another officer, who was promoted to
the rank of major six months ago, is now recommended for another
promotion to lieutenant-colonel to head a transport section. This
is despite strong recommendations for another senior officer with
adequate training to be appointed to the position instead. Ilau
has also arranged for army personnel to provide protection for his
family throughout the day, which previous commanders never did.
– Insider, Port Moresby
Yawari should work with Powi
I HAVE been waiting patiently for
Southern Highlands Governor Hami Yawari to respond to a statement
put out by former minister Daniel Tulapi several days ago by way
of a newspaper advertisement. The issues raised by Tulapi are
serious. Yawari should note that whoever becomes the administrator
of the province should not be his concern as his own position is
hanging in the balance. He is creating more problems for himself
by getting involved in the appointment. He would be wiser to just
set aside his objections and work with the NEC’s choice, William
Powi. – Ipsegin Naik, Port Moresby
Going bananas over boats
THE operation of fibreglass banana
boats, powered by outboard motors, in coastal maritime communities
has claimed many lives in the past. More lives will be lost if
nothing is done. It is the Government’s duty to preserve human
lives. The authorities concerned must come down hard on the issue
and introduce regulations to govern the operation of such boats.
For instance, such boats must have certain life-saving equipment
on board. Also, companies selling such boats could also be
required to include such equipment. – Parcs Munmum, Lae
All for the dame
I HAVE seen changes in this country,
like the implementation of women’s rights, thanks to the efforts
of Dame Carol Kidu. We need politicians like her who are fair and
honest and I would urge other self-serving politicians to stop
criticising her. I hope she will remain the MP for Moresby
Southwest. – Bruce Dulu, Port Moresby
Wrong choice for Nawaeb
I BELIEVE the New Generation Party’s
choice of candidate for the Nawaeb Open electorate in Morobe is a
mistake. It should seriously check the person’s background. The
party is good but it needs to improve its scrutiny of candidates.
– Observer, Via email
Recall former police officers
THE Police Commissioner should
consider recalling former members of the force to help maintain
law and order during the coming general election instead of
relying on reservists who are not adequately trained. –
Expobere Ali, Lae
 
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