Day: December 14, 2017
Tired of Apec hype
THE lyrics of the Eagles’ song Hotel California says in part: “You can check out anytime but you can never leave . . .” is the greatest fear of any […]
Kimbe showed ‘pasin west’
ON behalf of Team Southern Highlands I would like to thank the West New Britain provincial government, the events co-ordinators and all the people of West New Britain. All our […]
Good on you, governor
I APPLAUD the move by Eastern Highlands Governor Peter Numu towards revamping the business arm of the provincial government – the Nokondi Investment Limited. This is the first time for […]
Education reform not wise
THE government’s strategy to reform the education system in the country is an unwise, untimely and unhealthy approach towards the development of human capital in the nation. The idea of […]
Move for expat teachers praised
I applaud the move to bring teachers from India to improve science and mathematics education in the country. It will have a chain-reaction effect in the education of teachers in […]
The other side of sorcery
THE practice of sorcery is authentic and here to stay. It cannot be done away with very easily. Our customs and ceremonies are integral parts of our social structure and […]
Puzzling phone service
I am adding to an issue which is affecting many Papua New Guineans, a few of whom have raised their concerns. This is concerning fees which a particular phone company […]
Ok Tedi deal queried
THE signing of an agreement for Ok Tedi mine in June was illegal. How can the mining minister go ahead and sign the agreement when Kimka Sepiyan ILG, who owns […]
Tax amnesty seen as not fair
I share the same sentiments with the ‘Struggling SME’ writer in Monday’s letters page concerning tax amnesty and companies. The crux of the writer’s argument is that there is no […]
Budget good for Madang
THE national Budget delivers much welcome news for Madang, at least for us who have never seen Madang receive the biggest slice for any province in many years. The current […]