Day: December 16, 2020
Conrad envies progress across border
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK EAST Sepik-born Conrad Tilau envies the advancement in development and pace of progress in neighbouring Indonesia which he sees across border from his office as the provincial […]
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Awkward situation Same political party, different camps. For example, National Alliance Party leader Patrick Pruaitch has been named by the Opposition as the alternative PM. Some of his party members […]
Human progress at the precipice
The 2020 United Nation Development Programme development report suggests we need a fundamental transformation to develop without further damaging the planet. What does this mean for Papua New Guinea? UNDP […]
WITNESS
OVERLOADING a vehicle puts tons of strains on it and passengers’ lives in danger. The tyres can wear out quickly and overheat. Engine damages are inevitable and costly. Overloading can […]
Thank you mobile squad 08
THE Kerowagi-based mobile squad, MS 08, under the leadership of their commander, David Tagete, are doing an outstanding work in Port Moresby. They were stationed at the Parliament to help […]
Address other issues apart from violence
AS a long time player in the field of advocating against gender-based violence, I would like to raise an issue on one area that we in Papua New Guinea keep […]
Okapa students missing out
IT is disappointing to see Okapa students missing out on the Okapa MP Saki Soloma’s school fee assistance scheme. We are delightful that our MP’s initiative of assisting students in […]
Get better prizes for students
WITH the academic year coming to a close, most students are graduating and schools are giving academic awards for best performing students. I was frustrated when my daughter who came […]
Who got Homu Primary School’s funds?
THIS relates to the alleged misuse of funds given by the office of Eastern Highlands Governor Peter Numu to Homu Seventh-day Adventist Primary School by some people. Can the people […]
Use technology for other developments
CAN science and technology improve the wellbeing of Papua New Guineans and help combat social issues? The improvement of science and technology has helped a lot in communication. People in […]