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PNG needs fit, capable army
I REFER to the so called Defence Force “down-sizing programme”. I believe
this exercise does not serve its purpose because we still have soldiers who
are medically unfit, obese and old but still in the force. Is this what the
Defence hierarchy means by saying that “we need a small but fit, robust and
capable force which is responsive and easy to manage? It seemed this
exercise is aimed at eliminating fit and capable soldiers and keeping
medically unfit and idle soldiers. I welcome the decision by the Government
to rebuild the force to 5,000 ceiling again. The Defence Force is the pride
of a nation and efforts must be made to safe guard it from outside
influence. – Diehard infantry advocate, Lae
Mining a different ball game
IT is disturbing to see another group from the Kubor Range claiming to have
viable mineral deposits. The outcome of the sample test results from Unitech
does not mean there will be mining activities over the next 10-15 years.
Mining is a different ball game. It takes many years to move from discovery
to construction and production. Believe me, no mining will happen in Bari,
Kunanaku or Kumai area in the next five-10 years. If your mining knowledge
is limited, I suggest you seek professional advice. Don’t get me wrong but I
am totally against sending the wrong message to our small people by going to
the media. – Kubor Ranger, via email
Go Kumuls!
RUGBY league fans in this country really appreciate the effort put in by
PNGRL to organise the Kumuls Origin clash. The results produced by the PNG
residents’ team last weekend against the PNG internationals signalled that
the locally-bred players can match international players in skill, style and
play. What we are lacking are appropriate training facilities but that did
not deter the residents team. The result they produced was inspirational and
motivational. Our thoughts and prayers are with the PNG team who are touring
Europe. Do a good job and make us proud. – Patricia Bomai, Lae
Third city no longer safe
MT Hagen city is claimed to be the third largest city in the country but it
is fast becoming infested with criminals. These criminals are not little
boys and the unfortunate but those with big stomachs, well dressed, neat and
tidy with oiled beards. They look your typical coffee plantation owners or
village councillors. They are the ones who pick pockets, rob, abduct, rape,
murder, etc. I was punched and robbed twice by these so-called well heeled
men. Please take extra care when you are in Mt Hagen. I call on the police
to increase the officers and conduct more patrols. – EvenInHeaven, via
email
In honour of a great leader
BE generous, forget the past
And take the broader view
Cast away all bitterness and
Let the sunshine through
Remember love is all that matters in the end!
This was how one of the great leaders of Central province, Koi Onne, lived
by. He was a leader, father, uncle, grandfather. On behalf of the people of
Central, we thank you for being a great Papua New Guinean. – Marty Linda,
via email
Beware of power of money
THE way society defines money determines who controls money. Money is a
power to obtain wealth. Those with wealth, control the monetary system. If
you control the system, you control much of what happened in society. If we
fail to examine or consider money’s importance, then it is easy for those
who control money to circumvent the government. – Frank Goi, Newcastle,
Australia
Act like human beings
I WOULD like to convey my sorrow to all mothers and sisters who have been
victims of domestic violence and other abuses inflicted on them by sadistic
men. My beloved fathers and brothers, let us change our outlook on women.
Please see them as our mother and sister and not as sexual objects. Men, you
are not an animal, but human beings. So act like one. – Willie Witne, via
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