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Government needs to be serious
THERE seem to be an increase in violence against women in the rural areas.
For some reason, men think that they have the right to inflict pain and
abuse women at the snap of his fingers. Because there is a lack of tough
penalties, the perpetrators think they can get away with it.
Violence against women and children is a great violation of human rights and
the Government must seriously do something about it.
There have been pleas and petitions in the past and recently, another
petition was presented by Dame Carol Kidu on behalf of the silent abused
women and children.
The Government has signed up to International Conventions on Human Rights
and it is time our leaders live up to that commitment.
It needs to put in place appropriate policies and measures to stop violent
crimes against women and children. -Sea Bolinga, Port Moresby
Be concrete on OBE theory
I REFER to the letter Review OBE reform system” (Oct 25) by “Concerned
teacher”. As a parent and guardian, I am worried and concerned when a
trained professional questions his ability to perform his duties. The
writer’s comment will definitely have implications among many teachers and
parents. Therefore, I call on the writer to provide concrete data from
research and findings to convince the authorities. Also state the area of
difficulty clearly. If you have not conducted any form of research, please
do not express your personal difficulty. You have perceived OBE in American
and Australian context, which is absolutely a wrong mentality as a teacher.
– S. Yawe, via email
Standard of 15s needs boost
I SHARE the same concerns over the state of rugby union as expressed by
“Tiger Rob” of Port Moresby. In January, the PNG sevens teams were in Darwin
and did very well, all the three teams. But to raise the standard of the
15s, PNG should be lobbying to enter a team either in the Australian Shield
competition or the new state club competition that is now taking place in
Australia. The reason Samoa, Tonga and Fiji are so competitive is most of
their players are based overseas. PNG Rugby officials must wake up, look for
sponsors, approach the ARU and lift your profile. You can do it. Just look
at what the PM 13 achieved. – Gordon Shirley, Darwin
Womenfolk need protection
IT has been a sad day for Papua New Guinea to see violence being inflicted
on our womenfolk. The Government’s response and obligation to protect its
citizens has not been forthcoming. Our women, I’m sad to say, have been
neglected. Thus, I find Dr Allan Marat’s outburst over the issue of
vandalism a mockery of our women. Dr Marat, it seems that you and your
government do not have any regard and value on our women. Why did you not
propose stiff penalties on wife beaters? Wife beating has been happening for
years in PNG but it is getting worse. – Jeffrey Noro, Utah, US
PNGRU should withdraw
THE PNG Rugby Union should withdraw from playing international games for the
next five years in order to clean up its house. I am disgusted to read about
the misbehaviour of certain rugby union players on the flight home from
Singapore. This has certainly reflected very badly on PNG’s image. Our
athletes are seen as undisciplined, arrogant and mischievous. This is a very
good lesson for all sports associations to tighten up their laws such as
banning athletes who bring disrepute to their associations and country. –
Masta Wai, Port Moresby
No respect left for chief
I HAVE lost all respect for the “Father of the Nation”. What has he done for
us in the last 30 years? I want him to visit all the schools in the towns
and rural areas, all the hospitals, housing for public servants and travel
along the Menyamya and Okapa road to see for himself where he has taken us.
It is time for Dr Puka Temu and Don Polye take over. – Suffered 4 life,
Lae
Telikom wanted in Mendi
I AM not supporting any company but would like to ask Telikom when it will
provide effective communication in Mendi. Your competition is not here yet.
So I suggest you upgrade your network here before you
lose your customers when competition reaches here. – Wakwak compound,
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