Day: February 3, 2017
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PARENTS are the first educators of their children. They have the original, primary and inalienable right to educate them in conformity with the family’s moral and religious convictions. *** AT […]
Reconsider TFF, give some responsibility back to parents
I read with interest different views on the government’s Tuition Fee Free (TFF) policy. The Government’s policy is well intended and it should be seen as heavily subsidising tuition fees. […]
LGG needs to wake up and clean up
THE Gahuku local level government in Eastern Highlands must wake up to the realities surrounding its role to improve the standard of the market itself. Pigs are freely roaming around […]
Upload manual
CAN Teaching Service Commission publish the teachers’ appointment policies and procedure manual on its website for all interested persons to easily access and download through internet? Reader, Boroko
Stop begging
WHEN the Government is doing a good job to rescue the poor parents why are other principals begging and calling on students to bring other fees. Peter Maima, Via email
Our mindset holding us back, time to let go
THE difference between the Europeans and us is not the colour of our skin but our attitude and mindset. It has (not nothing but) less to do with education. The […]
GG candidates should resign before contesting
I respect the decision and prerogative of the National Parliament to elect the new Governor-General of Papua New Guinea. It would have been ideal, transparent, in the interest of protecting […]
Workers Compensation Act is outdated, due for review
ALLOW me to air my views on the Workers’ Compensation Act 1978. Firstly, PNG workers must appreciate the awareness campaign and workshops organised by the Office of the Workers Compensation […]
Digicel confirms disruption of services
DIGICEL has confirmed the disruption of its services on Monday which resulted in customers having free use of its services. Digicel managing director mobile Shivan Bhargava said it was caused […]
Businesses view 2016 as a tough year
LAST year was “very tough” for businesses compared to previous years, according to Business Council of PNG president David Toua. Toua said reasons ranged from lower commodity prices to foreign […]