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A slap in the face for rugby league
RUGBY League in PNG has come a long
way and it was a disgrace to see what happened in the SP Cup match
between the Pagini Warriors and the Wari Veli Raiders.
The assault on the referee was a slap in the face for those who
have worked hard to build up the sport in the country.
After so many years, we should have some Papua New Guineans
playing overseas but they are denied the chance because of the
attitude shown by the Warriors.
I appeal to players to work together along with the officials to
put a good SP Cup competition 2007 for all to watch and support
without violence and trouble. -Concerned Observer, Via email
Fima is not known in Henganofi
district
WHY is Dr Bahanare Bun’s party
fielding a woman for the Henaganofi seat when she has not set foot
in the area for the past 10 years?
I doubt if Susan Sam Fima is even registered on the Henaganofi
common roll or knows the suffering of the people. -Feyu Y,
Port Moresby
Negints a true leader
NEGINTS showed himself to be a leader
when he initiated a gun handover in Tambul Nebilyer recently. He
was not using the occasion as political propaganda as claimed by
one writer. Everything that Negints has done has been for Tambul
Nebilyer compared to some MPs who are only good at making false
promises. Some politicians are committing their own time, effort
and money to bring development and help maintain law and order in
the remote areas. These politicians really care for the people.
The tribal fighting which has gone on for a long time in Nebilyer
is partly due to a lack of leadership. Leadership is not something
that can be gained overnight. It must first be deeply rooted in a
person. – Anis Power, Port Moresby
Ghodake deserves award
EVERY year, accolades are accorded to
the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) by
stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. NARI is 10
years old this year as some would have realised from the
congratulatory messages in the newspapers on May 8. NARI’s success
is undoubtedly due to the scientific knowledge, commitment to
agricultural research, management skills and love for the country
of director-general Dr R.D. Ghodake who has been with the
institute for the past 10 years. We should acknowledge his
contribution by including him in the Queen’s birthday honours
list. – Magi Enga KK, Via email
Two sets of laws
AID agencies talk about the need for
good governance, institution strengthening and capacity building
but PNG’s dysfunctional institutions suffer from a lack of
legitimacy as well as capacity or resources. Corruption is endemic
among the political elite and the bureaucracy. We seem to have two
sets of laws – one for those with power and influence and the
other for the grassroots, or ordinary people. The problem is the
poor enforcement of the laws. – Heich Mahn, Lae
SHP leaders are hypocrites
SOME Southern Highland leaders preach
about peace but are themselves armed with guns. They preach about
honesty and transparency but use money to bribe people to win
support. Having failed as leaders, these hypocrites now dare to
ask the people to give them a second chance. How shameful. A
second chance would mean another 20 years of suffering for the
people. – Hela Igiri, Via email
Lufians must not be fooled
LUFA is the worst place when it comes
to basic services like health and human resources development and
I feel ashamed when people point this out. This can only change if
we stop electing greedy and selfish leaders who only look after
their own interests. We must no longer be fooled by their wealth
and gifts. – Forebade Emfo-Kolaps, Port Moresby
Water project a relief
I WAS thrilled to read that the
European Union has targeted five provinces, including Sandaun, for
water supply and sanitation projects. The PNG Water Board promised
water supply in Vanimo last year but never got it done. I
understand that the Danish government had initially agreed to fund
the project but withdrew due to some complications. – Albert
Mutumap, Australia
 
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