Day: September 14, 2018
WITNESS
The logo on the side of the truck says, “Helping Papua New Guinea to develop its full potential”. That would mean much more if the truck wasn’t parked on the […]
Training for teachers
IT has come to our attention that teachers will be having their in-service courses during week one of term four, which is the first of its kind in a long […]
Independent and corrupt
ON Sunday we will celebrate our 43rd Independence anniversary – while corruption is described as deeply rooted. Corruption is sweeping the nation at an unprecedented pace. The good citizens are […]
Nationalism versus regionalism
PAPUA New Guinea’s political independence will be 43 years old on Sunday. The intensity and excitement in celebrating the special day is gradually diminishing. One or two have complained about […]
In God we trust
I WRITE in response to a letter from Arnold Tommbe, the Mioks’ 2000 team manager. I am from Rabaul and I have been totally blessed by this letter. When can […]
Yuri people
PREPARATIONS for the 43rd Independence Day celebrations cost much time, effort and money. The easiest and meaningless celebrations are the rented shows. Papua New Guineans will celebrate across the world […]
Womens’ health issue
THE Government should attend to women’s health issues such as breast and cervical cancer as a matter of priority and ensure the National Cancer Centre in Lae is fully equipped […]
Repentance Day supported
I AM writing to clarify The Watcher’s letter (Sept 10) denouncing Repentance Day as a waste of time. Papua New Guinea was the first nation on this planet to be […]
Central refund delayed
Half the year has gone and I am still waiting for my school refund from the Central Province administration office. I have been following up on this refund for the […]
Arabica growers compete for best coffee
SEVENTEEN Arabica coffee growers have passed a regional coffee competition by adopting new practices to produce better quality coffee. The growers are improving their gardens under a public-private partnership arrangement […]