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God should take precedence
I REFER to the article on voting in
Southern Highlands and Morobe provinces on Saturday (The
National, June 19), which is the Sabbath for the Seventh-Day
Adventists in PNG. Whilst I have no difficulty understanding the
logistical and security reasons for the national election to
remain unchanged, it would clearly not be fair for our SDA
citizens. Unlike other fellow Christians in PNG, SDAs strictly
observed the Saturday Sabbath as their holy day of worshiping
God as their creator consistent with its fundamental beliefs. It
would therefore, be appropriate that the Electoral Commission of
PNG consider this case as exceptional for SDAs to fulfil their
constitutional rights to worship and to also identify possible
options. The truth is, in all matters, God takes precedence.
-Kawaleba Yal, Jakarta
Pastor ‘denying the flock
IIS this really a dilemma or does
Pastor Davai have another agenda? Why can’t SDAs do two things
on the same day? The pastor appears to have commanded SDAs not
to vote – he is the one denying his members the right to vote.
Is Pastor Davai aware that other SDA members in other countries
have no problem voting on Saturdays? -Observer Via email
Thanks for the road sealing
TI WOULD like to thank the National
Government and the Asian Development Bank for funding the
upgrading and sealing of the Kotna to Banz Road in the Western
Highlands province. We anticipate this road will be sealed soon
and it will bring great relief to the people in terms of quick
delivery of goods and services. This project is indeed a road in
the right direction as it will bring more economic benefits to
the province and the country where the area is a major coffee
producer. May I also ask the relevant authorities to upgrade the
road from Kindeng Station to Kondapena junction in Dei and South
Waghi. -Andrew Dupaim, Port Moresby
Accept criticisms, leaders!
OUR leaders must learn to accept
criticism so they can become better leaders. It is good to be
‘straight’ on issues and not to beat around the bush. If we
don’t criticise, then we are not helping our leaders and they
will keep on doing the same thing. -P Koupa, Port Moresby
Hanson barking up wrong tree
CAN someone knock some sense into
Pauline Hanson before she destroys the relationship between PNG
and Australia over comments she made about Papua New Guineans
transmitting diseases into Australia through the Torres Strait?
I find her comments racist and
pathetic. If Hanson wants to use cheap baseless facts to tarnish
the image of PNG, then she is barking up a wrong tree. If there
is any out break of disease, she should firstly check out her
own backyard. Hanson, you are better off selling fish and chips
and not politics. -Holy, Via email
Bowen welcome as Kumul
MATT Bowen deserved to be in the
Kumul squad training for the coming World Cup because of his
incredible talent and skills. I’m sure with his inclusion, it
will bring out the best in the rest of the squad. -Raka Lig
Freak, Unitech
Congrats to Dr Kereme
I WOULD like to take this opportunity
to congratulate Dr Philip Kereme for being appointed as the new
Public Service Commissioner. With his vast experience in public
service and university, he will make a difference in public
service. -Stanley Wantakson, UOG
Hela’s moment of truth
I APPEAL to the 350,000 people of
Hela to vote wisely in the general election. This is because we
have suffered enough for many years. We lack government services
like health, schools, roads and bridges, and poor law and order.
We have many Hela candidates contesting for Komo-Margarima,
Tari-Pori and Koroba-Lake Kopiago. We must elect candidates who
will fight for Hela and bring services to the people.
-Trupela Hella, Via email
Lae, a country town?
ILAE does not look one bit like PNG’s
second largest city. Instead, it looks more like a country side
town. Sometimes I wonder if Morobe province actually has a
leader, governor or MP. The people must carefully consider who
to vote for so that all roads and streets lead to Lae. -Renzy
Minato, Via emai
 
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