Day: November 13, 2020
WITNESS
PEOPLE tend to dump scrap metals almost anywhere they wish to instead of informing scrap metal buyers. Some just dump scrap metals where they see fit because they don’t have […]
Be careful on the road
CAR accidents in the country are happening at an alarming rate and many lives are lost. Whether you’re driving a private vehicle, PMV, business or company car, bear in mind […]
Fund scientists with proven track records
THIS week, I had the opportunity to meet with Christopher Tep Yara, an agricultural scientist, practitioner and innovative founder of ‘Grow Hariap’ brand of liquid-based fertiliser in PNG. Christopher, my […]
K10.2mil too much for a company
IT was shocking to have read in the news about Prime Minister James Marape, and the National Executive Council’s decision to approve a K10.2 million contract to a PNG firm […]
We need action, not just words
PAPUA New Guinea is said to be a rich nation but we haven’t seen prosperity. Corruption has been deeply rooted in the heart of PNG and has prevented us to […]
Let Bougainville people decide
IT is pleasing to hear that someone who ran a successful Bougainville referendum has again raised his hands to be a moderator of the consultation between Bougainville and PNG delegations. […]
Where is the help when women need it?
IT is late night, there is heavy rain outside, the fire is reduced to burning charcoal, little children have gone to sleep in the cradle of loving adults and speeches […]
Never give up, even if people laugh at you
I AM always amazed at how an aeroplane came to be. It is so easy to ride on a plane today forgetting how far it came. However, its story continues […]
Prioritise education for better communities
IF we say education is a powerful weapon then why don’t we prioritise it? Yes, unemployment remains a problem but quality education shapes minds that can be innovative without being […]
Thank you Aufa for explaining
I COMMEND the Parliament Clerk Kala Aufa for clarifying that the numbers game remains the prerogative of MPs to pass important bills. It will be an interesting sitting if the […]