Day: December 17, 2021
Designing smarter cities for the future
By THOMAS HUKAHU THE best cities of the future will be smart cities. The best towns, or urban settings, of the future will be designed by smart authorities. Take some […]
Governor goes rural,in Madang
By SYLVESTER WEMURU I CAME the hard way and that is why I am always tough with my decision-making was what Madang Governor Peter Yama told his council presidents and […]
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Olam attack AN AD featuring Justin Olam urging fellow citizens to take the jab is receiving a lot of flak from the vaccine-phobia mob, reminding him that he is not […]
Mum, son graduate from nursing college
WHEN Margaret Manteo went up on stage to receive her certificate as a community health care worker, her son Alex walked up with her. He too was receiving the same […]
Consider checking candidates’ health
THERE should be a law giving the Electoral Commission powers to check intending candidates’ health status before allowing them to nominate to contest any general election. It seems a good […]
WITNESS
CHILDREN collecting empty cans near a flooded waterway in Waigani, Port Moresby, yesterday. Parents should ensure children do not go near flooded areas.
Govt seeking K2 billion loan sign of corruption
THE front page story “State seeking K2bil loan” on Wednesday’s The National is a sign of a corrupt deal by the Government and should not be entertained. The 2022 Budget […]
Increase police manpower
WE have a few months before the 2022 general election and the country seriously needs police manpower. There is not enough time to conduct police training in all 22 provinces. […]
Teach human rights, equality in schools
WOMEN rights issues in the country will not change for a long time. It is not because Papua New Guinea men hate women, it is an intrinsic part of our […]
Ensure official is dealt with
I URGE those responsible for adjudicating justice to discharge a serious sexual harassment case involving a former department head, which has been sitting in the court system for over two […]