Day: January 11, 2024
WITNESS
A public motor vehicle (PMV) holding up traffic in front of BSP Waigani Drive. PMVs have a tendency to make things worse. It has become a norm to see buses […]
Leave private sector alone
EVERY time when the public servants go for strike or protest, we see opportunists run to the private sectors. This does not make sense. Private sectors are owned and operated […]
Vote for new PM without fear or favour
OUR Members of Parliament by now should know what democracy means for a democratic nation as Papua New Guinea. Therefore, each and every MP should stand as an individual and […]
Lay the foundation today for tomorrow
AS another school year approaches, it is essential that we take a moment to reflect on the value of education in our children’s lives. Education not only equips them with […]
Give attention to teacher recruitment
PAPUA New Guinea, a nation with a rich cultural heritage and a rapidly growing population, is facing significant challenges in the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers. The education system […]
Clarify teacher pay cuts
IT’S a reality and wonderment this pay. Many teachers faced huge pay cuts yesterday. What’s all the nonsense going on? Why the pay cuts? Can someone at Education Department or […]
Sports promote democratic values
PNG is country rich in cultural diversity, stunning natural landscapes, and a passion for sports. Sports play a vital role in promoting democratic values and fostering a sense of national […]
A sad day for PNG
“SAD, sad, sad,” said Sir Mahesh Patel, owner of City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) Group of companies. We echo his sentiments and we are deeply sorry for his loss. Yesterday was […]
Reflecting on implications of artificial intelligence
This is an edited extract from the keynote address delivered by Laurel Miller, president and chief executive officer of The Asia Foundation, at the 2023 Australasian AID Conference dinner on […]
Saving Sinners ministry marks 40th anniversary
THE Sinners Saving Ministry successfully hosted its 40th anniversary jubilant crusade last week at Raiakam in the Tsak valley of Wapenamanda, Enga. During the crusade, the ministry also launched its […]