Day: February 14, 2022
Niles always passionate about PNG traditional music and sounds
DR Don Niles has always been passionate about Papua New Guinea’s traditional music and sounds. He retired as the acting director of the Institute of PNG Studies (IPNGS) in December […]
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Cupid’s Poison Arrow There will be more happier and chirpy people today. Do not be alarmed because they have been poisoned by Cupid’s arrow of love. Happy Valentine’s Day love […]
WITNESS
EXHAUST smoke coming out of a vehicle along Port Moresby’s Waigani Drive yesterday. Authorities should ensure that unroadworthy vehicles are taken off the road.
Let Rubiang oversee election operations
THE general election is just around the corner. I want the current Madang police commander Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang to oversee the election. Changes to the commander’s position can be […]
Explain where funds for districts went
OVER the last 15 years or so, provincial service improvement programme (PSIP) funds for Morobe stood at K45 million each year. Every year, Menyamya, Bulolo, Huon Gulf, Markham, Nawaeb, Lae, […]
Marape’s Covid-19 mishap a disgrace
THE recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) mishap by Prime Minister James Marape should not be quickly swept under the carpet at Sir Manasupe Haus. It is an absolute disgrace to this nation […]
Build roads properly
WE need well-constructed drainage systems. Roadwork use up a lot of money when it is not done right. Water on roadsides should be channelled by well-constructed drains so that roads […]
Do something about failing health system
THE ongoing concerns about the Health Department and our health service raise serious questions about the priorities of our Government. Papua New Guinea has seen the health system decline to […]
Distribute funds fairly
JUST as MPs on the Government side, members of the opposition deserve respect. Those in the opposition should be treated fairly despite their views on the Government’s performance as they […]
School overcharging parents for fees
IT is fitting for us parents to appreciate and acknowledge the Government for prioritising support for education. A particular agency school run and operated by a main line church is […]