Day: March 2, 2022
100 years on, Papa Kuling still going strong
By KELVIN JOE KINDAGL Kuling does not remember his exact birth date but knows it was some time in the 1920s, easily qualifying him to be a centenarian. Last December, […]
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Us first Almost funny how MPs last week quickly sneaked in that 5 per cent increase to their retirement benefits “on voices” without much debate and zilch dissent. It’s a […]
WITNESS
EROSION on the road towards Port Moresby Technical College yesterday.
Create space for Morobe sellers
MAIN markets are meant for people to sell goods. It is for purchasing in bulk and then reselling. The Lae main market management should do something immediately to stop people […]
Letter in brief
Thank you Numu for visiting EASTERN Highlands Governor Peter Numu and his delegation’s visit to New Ireland is genuine, especially in respect of contributions New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan […]
Distribute SME funds fairly
THE savings and loans societies and the microfinance companies continue to remain invisible in the discussion of small-medium enterprise (SME) programmes by the Government. The most talked about drivers of […]
Election culture different from past
PAPUA New Guinea, once being under the reign of former colonial master, knew nothing about political ideology constituted of a well-structured and corruption-free government. The late Grand Chief Sir Michael […]
Stop collecting income tax
THE current high cost of living will lead to more law and order issues and other related problems throughout the country as families struggle every day to survive, especially in […]
News of road completion false
THE road maintenance from Tinibe to Kesengen in Erap, Nawaeb, Morobe, is a failed project. Newspaper reports last March said it was expected to be completed by June/July last year. […]
Build economy to withstand disruptions
THE Government should build an economy to withstand the effects of global supply chain shortages and trade disruptions. The economy should be able to withstand the impacts of global disasters […]