Day: April 19, 2024
Pope’s longest 4-nation tour
Sure to test Francis’ health,stamina and mobility. By NICOLE WINFIELD and NINIEK KARMINI POPE Francis will visit Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican has announced, […]
PNG greeted Pope John Paul with relaxed joy
The New York Times Archives This is a digitised version of an article from The Times’ print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles […]
WITNESS
A damaged light pole in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands. One can regard it as a minor damage, but when it comes to replacing it, the cost can be enormous. After […]
Skip Sepik River districts in LLG polls
FLOODING in the three river districts of East Sepik has resulted in a tragic loss of lives and poor living conditions. Amid all this, the Government is telling us that […]
Thorough check on Usino-Bundi funding
THE plight of an old asthmatic mother from Bundi, Madang, being transported on a stretcher to Brahman Rural Health Clinic in The National has prompted me to air my concerns […]
Sever diplomatic ties with Israel
I CALL on the PNG Government to immediately cease all diplomatic ties with Israel. It was a mistake to have an embassy in Jerusalem in the first place. Who needs […]
Member for Gumine on silent mode
A MANDATORY leader is also the people’s choice. All MPs in Parliament should take firm and decisive actions for stability and for the good of all Papua New Guineans. In […]
Use criticisms to improve and progress
IN recent times, the Opposition has been critical of the Government, painting a bleak picture of the country’s economic landscape. MPs have highlighted issues such as stagnant economic growth, declining […]
Public debate outside Parliament dangerous
IN light of recent discussions regarding a public debate outside of Parliament, I feel compelled to express my concerns and opposition to such an arrangement. While the notion of an […]
Kick out those climate change storytellers
THESE Westerners coming here and pondering the climate change narrative have to be kicked out. Immediately. It all starts slow, ban plastics, ban straws, ban farming, ban manufacturing, not long […]