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MPs urged to fix
communication problem
THE general election is over and the people of Vanimo-Green,
Telefomin, Aitape-Lumi and Nuku electorate have done their part
by giving the mandate to the Government, which in return has
allocated three ministries to Sandaun province.
We seek the good offices of Patrick Pruaitch and Andrew Kumbakor
to address a serious problem the people of Aitape and Nuku have
been facing for years – communication problem.
Since Aug 20, communication has broken down and we cannot even
make a phone call.
This is a serious problem because without a phone line, we are
not able to conduct banking transactions.
We cannot even get a genuine response to our queries from
Telikom’s fault line 014. This only shows Telikom’s disgraceful
and incompetent customer service.
Even Air Link has abandoned its services and vital materials and
cargoes cannot be dispatched to Aitape and the inland centres of
Nuku and Lumi.
We hope both Pruaitch and Kumbakor will look into our problems
and rectify them. -PS 95, Tabubil
Passage of LLG law
baffling
I REFER to the article “New legislation unwelcomed” (Aug 31) and
the comments on the new legislation on LLG presidents by Housing
Minister Andrew Kumbakor. The Government must remember LLG
presidents play a vital role in the development of this nation.
They are very close to the people in rural areas or LLG areas
unlike the MPs. This legislation was passed because not many MPs
work closely with LLG presidents, therefore do not know the
importance of their existence. Was the bill debated in
Parliament or publicised in the media? Why were governors and
senior officials shocked over the announcement? This definitely
indicates that no one knew the legislation was passed. It must
have been bulldozed through. The Government must act immediately
to resolve and reverse this legislation and ensure that before
any bills before Parliament are passed and gazetted, they must
be comprehensively publicised. – Ruben Yaoma, Intending
candidate for LLG Election 2007, Via email
Not all Enga at war
IT is extremely surprising to read that Enga has been declared a
war zone (Sept 11). I believe the peace and good order committee
made this declaration in frustration over the warring tribes. It
is not all of Enga which is under war and should not be branded
as such. We are peace loving people and always talk about peace
and harmony in the province. A few tribes continue to engage
themselves in tribal war. I suggest places like Amapyaka or Pina
be declared as fighting zones rather than the whole of Enga. I
love Enga because it is unique and a lovely place to live in.
– Jack P Yange, Madang
Nazdab airport
outstanding
AS a business traveller between Port Moresby and Lae, I have to
comment that the Nadzab Airport terminal, despite being an old
building, is a pleasant place to pass through. From the contract
security firms to the CAA security to the contract cleaners,
together all these people make Nadzab an outstanding place for a
commuter and visitor alike. Even the PX staff are pleasant. The
fresh flowers reflect PNG beauty. And thank you for always
having toilet paper in the washrooms. Please keep up the good
work and congratulations to the CAA board and airport
management. On the contrary, Jackson Airport is truly an eyesore
and needs a vigorous makeover overall. Get some tips from Nadzab.
– Satisfied, Port Moresby
Gorrgorr lived up to name
I REFER to the letter “Angered over gorrgorr kastom criticism”
(Sept 12) by William Kulmat. To outsiders who do not understand
and appreciate the traditional New Ireland customs, it’s best
you do your homework, get to know the significance of these
traditional customs before you critisise. The gorrgorr custom
has been part of our culture and is respected and observed by
our people. As the writer has stated, it is a symbol telling
people not to resort to violence but to resolve problems in a
peaceful manner. In Lihir’s case, the parties involved in the
talks were able to reach a consensus without any reported cases
of violence. I believe this signifies the value and importance
of the gorrgorr custom in the New Ireland society. To Tibu, a
simple apology to the Lihir and New Ireland people won’t do any
harm. – P. Silau, Meteselen Village, New Hanover
Thanks for the road funds
I WOULD like to thank Sir Michael Somare for fulfilling his
promise by setting aside K25 million to upgrade and maintain Lae
roads. I hope the road starting from Bumbu Bridge to Bumayong
and from the junction of Tent City police barracks to the
Telikom Training College would be among their first to be
upgraded. – Boboyacman, Lae
Muruks again next year!
I WOULD like to congratulate the Mabey and Johnson Mendi Muruks
for bagging their second successive SP Cup title. They truly
deserve this win. For those of us staying overseas, we hope you
will make us proud again for the third time next year. – John
Rombo, Via email
Well done, Kolo!
CONGRATULATIONS to Nixon Kolo for being awarded the Rookie of
the Year for the 2007 SP Cup. You deserve this award because
your were exceptionally outstanding throughout the season. Your
determination and commitment have finally paid off. The Prime
Minister’s 13 squad needs young, energetic and talented
individuals like you to be in the red, black and gold jumper.
– Sonya, Port Moresby
 
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