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Relieved parents
laud education subsidies
We, the poor parents, are relieved from the burdens of paying
school fees this year 2007.
The Somare Government had subsidised elementary and secondary
level fees and now, we are very happy.
If the K100 million is allocated for school fee subsidy every
year, the NA Government is guaranteed to return every election
year. -Moxii M Kewiti, Mt Hagen, WHP
Dame Carol
deserves ministry
I REFER to the comments made by George Lavari, a candidate for
Port Moresby South asking the Prime Minister not to allocate a
portfolio to Dame Carol Kidu because of a petition against her
(Aug 29). Bro, I am so sorry but it is sad to know that you have
contested against somebody who has done much for the people of
Port Moresby South. My question is why contest when we have good
leaders? Is it to satisfy your greed? I am so sorry but Dame
Carol deserve a ministry as she has done pretty well for this
country in her post as Community Development Minister. –
Mangi POM South, Port Moresby
Tamioks not true reps
I REFER to the article “Tamioks on final quest for a medal” (Aug
20). The Papua New Guinean national women’s hockey team does not
truly reflect the Tamioks. It is made up of too many family
members, which clearly portrays nepotism, and deprived the
rights of many young and upcoming talented individuals from the
various associations. Players and officials in the national team
should be selected on merit . – Concerned hockey player, Port
Moresby
Hospital clean-up due
THE people of East Sepik province would like to see major
changes taking place in the Wewak General Hospital following the
appointment of Dr Louis Samiak as the new CEO. Dr Samiak is an
experienced
administrator and we trust he will get rid of some rotten apples
in the yard. – John Kriosaki, Wewak
Sick of Telikom ads
I AM sick of watching those costly Telikom ads on TV which must
have cost thousands of kina to make. For far too long we have
had to put up with an unreliable,
expensive and inefficient phone service. Most rural areas have
no phone service at all. While the rest of the world is getting
faster and cheaper telecommunication services, Telikom’s charges
are becoming costlier. Digicel has shown us what the rest of the
world is enjoying. Stop wasting taxpayers’ money on useless TV
ads. – Aukana, Mumeng, Morobe province
SHP prayers answered
GOD has answered our prayers and we now have a new captain to
chart the course for Southern Highlands province. With a new
captain and some brilliant MPs on board, we can expect a smooth
voyage in the right direction over the next five years. –
Street rumor, Mendi
Goi, the agent of change
ON behalf of my family and clansmen, I would like to
congratulate Jimi Open MP Wake Goi. I am confident that you will
be the agent of change and finally bring services and progress
to the electorate. I urge everyone in the electorate to work
together with the new MP. – Ondkondo Bii Moli, Goroka
No progress in Angoram
I REFER to the letter “Angoram neglected” (Aug 21). As a true
Angurum, the people have trusted you, Grand Chief, for the past
30 years and your son, Arthur, by returning him to a second term
in Parliament. However, you have let us down as there is no
progress or development in Angoram. Are we going to continue
missing out over the next five years? – Keram Yenzah, Via
email
Women reps overdue
ABOUT time the bill to have women reps in Parliament is being
implemented. It’s been long overdue. Thank you, PM. – NK,
Canberra
Proposal makes sense
NOT everyone can afford to fly between the Highlands and Port
Moresby. Don Polye’s proposal to build a highway to link the
capital and the Highlands makes sense as it will be cheaper to
travel by road. We, the poor grassroots people, urge Polye to
act now to make the highway become a reality. – Grassroots
supporter, Via email
Ad prone to mimicry
THE animated Bu advertisement shown over EMTV needs a review as
many parents are unhappy with it. Children are hyperactive and
can easily mimic what they see on TV. Just imagine a kid taking
a sip of a Bu drink and running on to the road to stop a moving
vehicle. The PNG Movie/Screenplay Censorship Board should
recommend a toned down or modified version of this advertisement
or even ban it. – Wapukin McIngi-Ingi, Port Moresby
 
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