Column 1 – The National

Time to propose
Panthers’ star wing Brian To’o conveniently used the glare of publicity focused on his team’s victory in the 2021 NRL grand final on Sunday to propose to his partner Moesha Crichton-Ropati. Never a better opportunity to get maximum attention.
Time to part
The Storms left-edge combination had been a thrill to watch all season. But it is time for Josh Addo-Carr and Justin Olam to part. Their bond however will last a long time.
Time to pay
BUSINESSES are owed K2 billion in Goods and Services Tax refund, according to PNG Business Council executive director Douveri Henao.
Time to act
Many are still ignoring masking, social distancing and hand sanitising – as authorities can only sit and watch helplessly. Something can, must be done.
Vaccination rates
The United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Singapore and Chile have vaccinated more than 80 per cent of their people. At the other end of the scale, Tanzania has 0.57 per cent while PNG is below 0.1 per cent. Woe is us indeed.
Long climb
It will take a long mighty concerted effort to climb out of the deep pit of lawlessness in PNG. A Christian country it is supposed to be.
A screenshot
Definition of a screenshot: – a weapon used by girls to save evidence for arguments in future, and also to create rumours and gossip.
Food for thought
Understanding is deeper than knowledge. There are many people who know you but there are very few who understand you.
Top quote
“We hope the vaccination numbers rapidly grow throughout PNG in the coming months and the Covid-19 cases start to decline. Vaccination against the Covid-19 is the only way we’ll see a return to normal life in the near future.” – Brian Bell Group chief executive officer Cameron Mackellar.