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Angry over
murder
I WOULD like to express my disappointment and anger over the
manner in which the deputy headmaster of Kandep High School Andy
Toaps was brutally murdered in front of his family while on
their way to Lae on Sept 25 along the Highlands Highway near Avi
market outside Mt Hagen.
Toaps was a hard working public servant and an upcoming leader
who did all his best to develop the human resource of Kandep by
teaching at the high school since his young days and was
promoted as deputy headmaster.
As one of his ex-students and a citizen of Kandep, I write this
letter with tears running down my cheeks and strongly condemn
the murder. -Concerned Kandepean, Via email
PNG’s Look North Policy
needs a review
IN response to Governor-General Sir Paulias Matane’s remarks on
“PNG ‘committed to Look North Policy’” (Sept 26), I wish to
comment on the reality of the policy.
It has been in place for more than two decades and badly needs a
re-view.
There have been problems involving Asians like fake products,
illegal Asians doing business in PNG, Asians exploiting cheap
labour in PNG, illegal fishing, forging of travel and work
permits documents, the list goes on.
These problems clearly show the policy needs a review
immediately. -JK, Via email
Enact tough tribal war
laws
I REFER to the call by Kundiawa-Gembogl MP Joe Mek Teine for
tougher laws on tribal fights (Sept 28). The widespread tribal
fights in the Highlands region today reflect the need for a
tougher law. After 123 years of German and British annexation
and after 32 years of independence, tribal fights have developed
from one stage to another, making use of some of the latest
technology in weaponry. The police force is rendered useless in
combating tribal fights because they are ill-equipped. Tribal
fight affects everyone, not to mention the social, economical,
cultural and
psychological devastation. To impose tough law is commendable
but it must be practical and the enforcing agencies must be well
equipped. Otherwise, it will become a footnote in the law books.
– Bomai D Witne, Goroka
Neglected Angoram
I RETURNED to Angoram recently during my
holiday. During my stay, I saw the appalling state of Government
facilities and services. I strongly believe that irresponsible
leaders are ruling Angoram. There is no permanent DA, no water,
no power, no proper medical facilities and equipment at Angoram
Hospital just to name a few. These conditions have forced the
people to resort to pit toilets, water holes and generators. I
call on our MP Arthur Somare to explain how he used the district
grants and what his priorities are for the next five years. –
Ronald Pam, Lae
Disappointed with
deduction
I HOPE BSP can explain why K20 is being deducted from our
accounts every fortnightly apart from other service levy taxes
imposed on its clients. I am aware of the K20 minimum balance
that came into effect on Aug 1. I am disappointed with this
latest deduction, as there was no advice or notification
(letter, email, etc). I am seriously thinking whether to remain
with BSP or go elsewhere. – MK, Via email
Corruption getting worse
THE country’s poor ranking on corruption is indeed very
worrying. We know that corruption is high but it is sad that our
rating internationally is getting worse. Prof Nonggorr was spot
on when he said there was a perception in PNG that the gap
between the rich and the poor is getting worse and is likely to
lead to public disobedience. The sad thing is that many of our
leaders are engaged in corrupt practices that they cannot
address it seriously. – Please do something, Via email
No Digicel service in
Tokarara
I HOPE Digicel can do something about the “no service” and
“emergency only” prompt showing on my mobile phone around the
Tokarara areas,
especially after hours and on weekends. I am staying in Tokarara
and this is really unfair because I have so much flex units that
I cannot utilise. When the expiry date comes, I will lose all my
units. – Distressed Digicel user, Port Moresby
Regulate smoking in
public
I REFER to the recent comments regarding the
regulation of betelnut. I agree with everyone and I’d like to
add one more thing that must be regulated too – smoking in
public places. Just like betelnut, smoking poses the same health
risks. If smokers want to take that risk, they should puff at
their homes, not in public places. Our public servants,
especially the policemen, must show more pride – stop chewing
betelnut or smoking – while on duty. – POM resident, Port
Moresby
Iwie’s big challenge
TELEFOMIN has not been functioning like other districts in the
province. I hope MP Peter Iwie will do something to bring
progress and development. The people of Telefomin are fed up
with empty promises. Iwie must be the driving force behind any
project in the electorate. – Gibson Mamsep, Lae
Use army to build roads
MY Kabwum MP and Minister of Defence Bob Dadae is right to
engage our Defence Engineering Battalion for infrastructure
development in rural PNG as quoted in the media (Sept 19).
Please Dadae, we do not want another political assurance but
action and
implementation. Past governments have used civil contractors to
maintain our road systems but to no long-lasting effect. We must
use our Defence Force not only for security but also in
infrastructural
development in our country. – DK Dowin, Lae
 
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