Day: December 18, 2018
WITNESS
This national flag is flying upside down on a coconut tree somewhere in Lae. Is that the sign of the times or is it only the work of a forgetful […]
Western’s choice of PA praised
I WRITE to congratulate Robert Alphonse Kaiyun on his new appointment as the Provincial Administrator for Western. Kaiyun is qualified, experienced and matured for this position and I commend the […]
Letters in brief
Voting tactics: There are good, vibrant young leaders on the other side of the House who can lead the next government. I believe in the Opposition MPs’ ability to overthrow […]
Kapal Haus still not completed
I WONDER when we will see the opening of the much-celebrated new Kapal Haus Project which has consumed up to K200 million thus far since its construction started in November […]
In praise of Peter O’Neill
EVERY year, people make Christmas and New Year resolutions. I now make my resolution to rebut my past critical views on the work of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. After all, […]
Late Goroka land report worries
I WRITE to express my concern regarding the Goroka town and airport land commission of enquiry that was conducted this year. We have now come to the end of the […]
Make Lae great again
FOR the past five years, the Lae City Urban Local Level Government has been moving backwards because of poor leadership. The Lae LLG used to be a well-performing third-tier government. […]
Who’s stealing the medicines?
ORGANISED groups dealing with medical officers to steal medicines from hospitals and health facilities. I came across two cases at different places and at different times. The first incident was […]
Outspan pays out K325,000 to Mamose growers
OUTSPAN PNG Ltd has rewarded cocoa growers in Mamose with incentives totalling K325,000 through its Rainforest Alliance incentive payout programme. Farmers in Yangoru and Angoram, East Sepik, received K125,000 while […]
ExxonMobil staff, contractors repair earthquake-hit school
A school in Hela which was hit by earthquake has received help from volunteers who repaired classrooms, teachers’ houses and other facilities. More than 150 staff and contractors from the […]