Day: October 12, 2021
Questions on good governance
Declining public trust in governance institutions can be linked to the rise in misinformation, social and political polarisation and populism. Nicola Nixon, Marly Augustine and Stefaan G Verhulst write about […]
WITNESS
PORT MORESBY residents lining up to take the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine at the Stop N Shop supermarket in Waigani last week. With the surge in Covid-19 cases, the city authority […]
Eastern Highlands people need peace
TO the people of Eastern Highlands, peace is all we need. Our good and peaceful Goroka Base Hospital is now filled with fear and is taking a toll on the […]
Hat given by SVD missionary remains
A HISTORICAL event took place after the arrival of the first SVD Missionaries in Papua New Guinea 125 years ago. On Aug 13 1896, the first SVD Missionaries, Fr Eberhard […]
Let’s contribute to the fight against terrorism
SINASINA-YONGUMUGL MP and Petroleum Minister Kerenga Kua attempts to send two highly-educated youths from his electorate to join the world’s prestigious Royal British Army and French Legion Army respectively as […]
Public servants in Gulf need to change
THE workplace behaviour of the working class at the Gulf headquarters of Kerema town is appalling. They clock in at 8am, then two or three hours later, they are out […]
Leaders should lead by example
WE have a big attitude problem; leaders and ordinary citizens alike. Politicians who raise their hands to lead people should live and lead by good leadership principles and conducts. I […]
Conduct post-mortem on unexplained deaths
IT is sad to see innocent people slain over sorcery accusations. It is becoming a norm that when someone dies from a illness after failing to get proper medical assistance, […]
Develop rural areas
PRIME Minister James Marape’s announcement that his Government is prioritising its development focus on rural areas of the country is a welcoming news. He announced to the people in Menyamya […]
P’nyang LNG should be standalone project
PRIME Minister James Marape has been applauded for signing the P’nyang gas deal with Exxon Mobil in Texas, United States. Since the liquefied natural gas (LNG) was discovered at the […]