Day: September 19, 2016
Somare’s spirit will live forever
HE flew into Tari that day while we were still in class at Kuluanda Primary School. It was 1972 and Michael Somare had come to town. The sleepy colonial administrative […]
PNG not free from social woes, crime
PAPUA New Guinea celebrated its 41st Independence anniversary last Friday, September 16. Independence simply means freedom from dependence. However, I just cannot celebrate for various reasons. Firstly, I just saw […]
System of govt must be suitable
I AM always a staunch supporter for federalism or anything that is away from “majoritarian” system of government where only few control power, money and influence political outflow of policies […]
Govt must prevent urban migration
I WRITE to add on concerns raised by Samson Wena of Kerowagi, Chimbu (The National, Sep 13) in his letter, titled, “Settlers must demand land titles or vote MPs out”. […]
Do not increase nomination fee
ALLOW me to express my view in regards to the proposed amendments for the nomination fees for the 2017 general election. I believe the proposal to increase the current nomination […]
Parole essential for prisons
The news article titled, “Inmates behaviour impresses prison official” (The National, Sep 14), has prompted me to query the key role of the parole board. Any statutory organisation has to […]
Well done to journalist
WHAT a delight to read about my former colleague, Thomas Hukahu’s success in the BBC World Drama competition in The National Weekender last Thursday, titeld “Hitting the bull’s eye”. Congratulations, […]
Universities boost ties
ACADEMIC, research and teaching ties between James Cook University (JCU) and the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) will strengthen in coming years, according to JCU Vice Chancellor Professor Sandra […]
School honours Fr Glynn
By SHARLYNE ERI JUBILEE Catholic Secondary School hosted an 80th birthday celebration last week for Fr John Glynn, a prominent figure who has contributed so much to addressing issues such […]
School marks PNG’s 41st anniversary
By TONY PALME MANY celebrated the country’s 41st Independence anniversary in different ways and the Highlands Christian Grammar School in Mt Hagen marked it with the theme “Praise the Lord”. […]