Month: September 2017
United we are powerful
I salute SP Hunters coach Michael Marum and the entire team for bringing people tears of joy and making the whole country proud. Proper logistical support and good leadership have […]
Hunters making PNG proud
THE majority people in Papua New Guinea are very proud of the performance displayed by the SP PNG Hunters against the Sunshine Coast Falcons during the Intrust Super Cup grand […]
Having a will can save a lot of pain
THE high number of cases of surviving partners and siblings fighting over deceased’s estates through the Public Curator’s Office (PCO) over the years attests to the high number of people […]
Obstacles in the way of TFF benefits
CONGRATULATIONS to the O’Neill Government for the establishment of the Tuition Fee Free (TFF) policy. This policy has been in effect since 2011. Today we begin to see the actual […]
PNG struggling? Get outta here
I would like to respond to Sir Julius Chan’s comment ‘PNG still struggling’ (The National Sept 15). On the eve of celebrating our 42nd Independence anniversary, I was shocked by […]
Soldiers ‘suffering’ on the road
THE Papua New Guinea Defence Force, through its engineering battalion, is building the road from Madang to Baiyer through Jimi and Ramu River. Currently the troops are on the project […]
K5 million too much?
SOMETHING is not right with the cost of sealing the Tsak Road in Enga. At current sealing rates it should cost around K5 million to carry out a double coat […]
Roadblocks don’t help anyone
THE delivery of government infrastructural services needs roads but the roadblocks along the Highlands’ Highway definitely put end-users and providers at a disadvantage. Although the roadblocks were associated with the […]
Firecrackers too noisy for Buka
The town of Buka, in Bougainville, has many special days to celebrate, but the fireworks that go off day and night are a nuisance and cause unnecessary noise in town. […]
Why did Basil cross the floor?
It is said that one reason Pangu Pati leader and Bulolo MP Sam Basil crossed the floor is because securing DSIP funding is easier with the Government than with the […]