Day: January 19, 2022
Dropout Benjamin today runs his own school
By LORRAINE JIMAL LEFT on his own as a young boy in the village after his father died and his mother re-married, Benjamin Mul had no idea what the future […]
Column 1
Tough job UNENVIABLE task the PM has – keeping every party in the coalition government happy. Phew! Last chance IT is the last opportunity for some MPs to impress their […]
WITNESS
CONTRACTORS putting up vaccination posters at the bus stop outside Wardstrip Primary School in Gordon, Port Moresby, yesterday. With the Coronavirus Omicron variant already reported in the country, authorities are […]
Check candidates’ health before polls
THE high number of deaths of MPs in this term of parliament has left many electorates without leaders. People from these electorates have to wait till the end of the […]
Letter in Brief
Doubting free education FREE education sounds exciting for many parents who are struggling. But how sure are we that students will be able to enjoy conducive learning environments with adequate […]
We need tougher laws to create order
PAPUA New Guinea’s population is growing rapidly compared to other Pacific nations. Social problems have spread to many provinces. Public servants are living in harsh conditions, especially teachers and nurses […]
Focus on good values and not just resources
WITHOUT good values, our country cannot be developed into a civilised and advanced nation. Good values are essential pillars that determine the general state of a person, family, community and […]
West Sepik lacks visionary leaders
WEST Sepik has been lacking development since Papua New Guinea gained Independence in 1975. People are struggling to make ends meet. Many mothers and babies are dying during childbirth. These […]
Remove settlements at 5-Mile and 6-Mile
THE two miles area in Port Moresby – 5-Mile and 6-Mile – are an eyesore to visitors who visit the National Capital District. These areas are the gateway to the […]
Do not trust all leaders
IT is disturbing when political leaders pretend to be Godly. It is wise not to regard politicians, their achievements and regimes as divine. A frequent writer to the paper once […]