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Support Agiru
endeavours
SOUTHERN Highlanders now have the confidence in new Governor
Anderson Agiru. His administration is beginning to restore
stability in governance and delivery of basic services in the
province. The past provincial governments had misused so much
development funds and resources that government administration
buildings, schools, health centres, aid posts and other
infrastructure had deteriorated. The majority of the population
have suffered for so long from social and economical problems
while the elites enjoyed the luxuries. Agiru has taken the first
step to unite all his MPs to work together as a team. The
leaders, churches, NGOs and community must work as a team to
rejuvenate the province. Losing candidates must not interfere
with the governor and they should look forward to 2012 if they
are indeed true leaders. – Hanisi, Madang
Let’s see positive impact
I REFER to the K1.637 billion supplementary budget handed down
by the Finance and Treasury Minister. It has been described as
an “impact budget” targeting 87% of the rural population in 89
districts in PNG. As a concerned citizen, our government must
now commit itself to improve the lives of Papua New Guineans.
The “impact budget” must leave a positive impact on our society,
community and country at large. – Pepna Yap, Madang
Better deal for
unis
I AM very disturbed that even though former treasurer Sir Rabbie
Namaliu promised about K50 million last year for Unitech and
UPNG, this figure did not appear anywhere in the mini budget.
Can’t our leaders see that our universities are falling apart?
We cannot rely on foreign aid but use our own funds to maintain
our universities. If you cripple the human resource, you cripple
the country. I hope our universities get a better deal come next
month. – Boga Figa, Townsville
Disgraceful acts
at Unitech
I REFER to the front page headline (Oct 9). Such acts by the
students are a disgrace and unbecoming of students attending one
of the country's premier universities. I was appalled to read
our intellectuals could stoop that low and commit such acts
against the council members. I am aware these students were
greatly frustrated by not having any of the members address them
on the issues raised but their acts are not justified. Come on,
Unitech students, choose the right way to resolve this crisis
and stop behaving like a fool in the public’s eyes. – Former
student, Port Moresby
Mobile phone
push?
FAR too many deliberate acts of sabotage on Telikom’s network
facilities have been carried out lately. One is tempted to think
that mobile phones are being pushed down our throats with the
message that as landlines are insecure, therefore get a mobile.
– Disturbed user, via email
Digicel setting
the pace
THANKS to Digicel, I can now send and receive SMS from my
friends and loved ones in Port Moresby. The company has allowed
the people of PNG to communicate with the rest of the world at
an affordable rate within such a short period of time. I just
hope Telikom can step up a gear. – Mangi SMS, Sydney
Enough of Motigate
DO the masses, 90% of the population in PNG really care about
Motigate? What I observed is that only POM interest groups and
the Opposition are hell-bent on Motigate. How do ordinary
citizens in PNG benefit from this so-called “national issue”?
Enough is enough Let’s forget Motigate and get on with real
issues of national interest. – Concerned academic, Goroka
Move buai
markets away
I REFER to Governor Parkop’s intentions to declare war on the
sale of betelnut (Sept 5). I support his bold move to address
this long-standing health issue. I suggest that the buai markets
in residential areas be banned and moved to non-residential
areas. – Concerned citizen, Port Moresby
Cooperate on Wewak projects
THE Japanese government will be funding K25 million to upgrade
the Wewak market and Fisheries jetty and work is expected to
start in December. I call on all stakeholders to cooperate and
see this project kick off without delay. – John Kriosaki,
Wewak
 
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