Day: February 14, 2018
Education standard dropping
IT is sad that our top students (or so we thought) cannot get into the Medical Faculty. We could blame the University of Goroka (UOG) for teacher training, but not […]
Minimise cost
FEES supposed to be paid at tertiary level of education are being paid at secondary level. Bumayong Lutheran Secondary School in Morobe is charging students withdrawing and transferring in K2250. […]
Review free education policy
I WOULD like to raise this issue regarding students who successfully secure a placing in a higher learning institution. They, however, fall short of securing Government assistance and must register […]
Irrelevant information
IT is a pity to see that the PNG Anti-corruption Facebook page is allowing irrelevant information to the public. Most Papua New Guineans despite their level of education are lured […]
Suggestion supported
I WRITE in support of the magistrate of Buka district court Bruce Tasikul’s suggestion to review Family Protection Act as published in The National yesterday. I am a victim of […]
Parliament sitting disgrace
I WATCHED the last Parliament sitting with disgust. I believe most Papua New Guineans share the same feeling. Many of us grew up in villages where we had to brave […]
Unhappy with appointment
THE student body and governing council of Asaroka Lutheran Secondary School are unhappy at the recent appointment of the new principal. We, the students, and governing council demand to know […]
Provocation not an excuse for violence
THE law does not give anyone the right to assault anyone and it does not excuse a man from assaulting a woman. And so the suggestion by Magistrate Bruce Tasikul, […]
Nautilus submerged trials get a pass mark
NAUTILUS Minerals says that it has successfully completed the submerged trials for its seafloor production tools in the country. Chief executive Mike Johnston said the overarching objective of the trials […]
Women rise to management roles
Fifty-two women who are managers at Air Niugini are setting a record for the airline, a senior official says. Human resources general manager Rei Logona said the airline had been […]