Day: September 8, 2020
WITNESS
REHABILITATION of 8km ring-road in Gumine, Chimbu, is nearing completion with vehicles using it for the first time in 15 years. Gaima-Genabona and Gamakuria access road rehabilitation project manager Nick […]
Alcohol consumption in public a worry
ALCOHOL consumption in public is illegal but is becoming a norm throughout the country. It is done by men, mostly educated young men, holding beer bottles and cans in public […]
Still waiting for rescue package
WE are in the third quarter of the year and those responsible for the funding are still talking about the K200m in the stimulus package for SMEs. Commerce and Trade […]
Consider impacts before cutting aid
I AM not an advocate of international aid to poor countries. I understand that international aid may encourage dependency. As the United Kingdom (UK) plans to slash foreign aid in […]
Respect elder leaders in communities
MY dear Prime Minister James Marape, God appointed you as the eighth prime minister of Papua New Guinea. The previous seven prime ministers did their part to contribute in building […]
Miners waiting for promised help
A TOTAL of K4 million from the Morobe government’s budget of 2019 and 2020 to support alluvial miners in Morobe is yet to reach us. The executives of Morobe Goldfield […]
City lacks proper planning
THE National Capital District Commission in July put out advertisements about concerns regarding growth of new settlements and developments along mains roads. So what did they do after that advertisement? […]
Explain delay with Fode certificates
I WANT an explanation about the delay in printing certificates for Flexible Open & Distance Education (Fode) students. I hope this letter isn’t misunderstood as I am just appealing for […]
Look into school’s issues
EVEDAHANA Primary School students are being taught poor English. This school should be carefully inspected and improved in accordance with the national education policies. The punctuality of teachers is a […]
Time to look into prostitution, LGBTQ
IT is time the Community Development, Youth and Religion Department start looking into issues faced by prostitutes and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. These two groups […]