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A lesson well
learnt?
THE Prime Minister showed that he has learnt from a painful
lesson. He made a mistake with Paias Wingti once and he has
vowed never to repeat that. Therefore, it is no surprise that
the PM did not entertain the Highlands MPs. No politician from
the Highlands has matched the calibre and standard set by the
late Sir Iambaky Okuk. We have yet to see true leaders from the
region, who stand on what they preach. It is a big shame
Highlands MPs could still being lured by people from the coast.
I thank the MPs in the Opposition; you are true leaders of this
great nation. – Kugl Dulgee Yaltom, Via email
Health education a must
THE biggest task facing the Health Department is letting society
know that all health issues can be minimised if every home in
PNG makes the initial move by educating themselves and their
families on how to lead a healthy life. We should not be lagging
behind the rest of the world in health issues when we have an
endless supply of fresh produce grown locally and available
everyday. So why should we be constantly bombarded with junk
food advertisements? We lead an active lifestyle but lack the
knowledge on how to eat healthy and keep healthy. It is time we
become more pro-active. I see no reason why the government
cannot use the media to promote a healthier lifestyle throughout
the country. – Mangi, Port Moresby
Jamie’s silence deafening
THE MP for Anglimp-South Waghi has been very vocal about
transparency, good leadership and governance during the past six
months. The people trusted him as a transparent leader with
integrity and principles. Therefore, we have given him the
mandate to represent us in Parliament again to implement what he
has preached during the general election. However, he is now so
quiet that we are beginning to lose faith in him. Is it because
he has set foot on an uncomfortable zone or is he being
manipulated? His decision to align with NA has contradicted him.
Come on, Graham, the people value you as a leader with vision
and want you to continue on the same note as you have done in
the past. – Keap Kange, Anglimp South Waghi
‘Y’ the embarrassment?
I AM one of those regular travellers and I found it so
embarrassing two weeks ago when someone beside me asked: “Sir,
what is the name of this airport?” Obviously, he was a first
timer travelling to Singapore from Brisbane via Port Moresby.
After landing, passengers of the Viva Air Macau operated by Air
Niugini headed towards the arrivals and the first big signage
says “Port Moresb” Airport. The letter ‘Y’ was missing. This is
a small thing for us Papua New Guineans but what about the other
overseas travellers? Can the people concerned do something by
just putting up the letter “Y” to Moresb? First impressions are
important. – Johnny Yapo Paraeels, Taranaki, Auckland, NZ
Right to challenge poll
result
I REFER to the letter “Accept defeat gracefully” (Sept 6) by
“India Rasta”. The writer should know that it is the democratic
right of any losing candidate to challenge any elected Member in
the Court of the Disputed Returns. The writer should let the
court make a decision. Alfred Manasseh is representing the
silent majority of voters who were denied their democratic
rights to vote. He is an educated elite of Kandep and not a
seasonal visitor who calls Kandep second home. – Observer,
Via email
All is not well in PNG
OUR hospital needs medical supplies and equipment to treat
cancer. But the Prime Minister has so far failed to show any
concern on this issue. He should not pretend that all is well in
PNG. – Concerned citizen, Port Moresby
Trace crank calls on call
ID
I REFER to the letter “Stop the crank calls” (Aug 30). The
emergency and help services such as ambulance, police and fire
in the country are not to be used for fun. Don’t the people
realise that emergency lines are free to enable people to call
for help? Who do we blame if no one turns up to attend to our
emergency calls? I call on Telikom to install caller
identification devices so that crank calls can be traced. –
Concerned citizen, Lae
 
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