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Courts closed

Guard jailed for molesting

Beds at Covid-19 ward full as cases increase, says doctor

Hospital holds mass burial

Police attacked while investigating fight

Kamus recalls trips with Papa

‘He was the right choice for us’

20 months for smuggling drug

Category: Editorial

Let’s appreciate, respect our women

AS respective countries prepare to make the International Women’s Day next Monday, the same should be happening in Papua New Guinea. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on […]

March 5, 2021 The National Editorial

Sana’s wisdom binds us together

PEOPLE will always remember the man who helped them pull up their canoe. This is the wisdom of Sana. Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare held onto his father’s wisdom and […]

March 4, 2021 The National Editorial

Sir Michael – a man of peace, love

THE National on March 13, 2008, published a 68-page supplements on the ‘Chief’ Sir Michael Thomas Somare’s 40 years in politics. What was captured in that supplement at the time […]

March 3, 2021 The National Editorial

Vale Sir Michael, our founding father

PAPUA New Guinea woke up on the morning of Feb 26 to the news of the passing of the first prime minister and father of the nation Grand Chief Sir […]

March 2, 2021 The National Editorial

Avoid stigma, be properly informed

NATIONAL Capital District (NCD) residents have been told to present themselves for testing if they have developed any Covid-19 symptoms, even if mild. By going for a test, you will […]

February 26, 2021 The National Editorial

Follow Covid-19 safety measures

WHETHER we like it or not, wearing of face masks should become a daily routine and be made mandatory in our effort to minimise the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). So […]

February 25, 2021 The National Editorial

Take healthcare policies seriously

INVESTMENT in health is not only a desirable but also an essential priority for most societies. However, our health systems face tough and complex challenges, in part derived from new […]

February 24, 2021 The National Editorial

Fight against Covid-19 not over

FIGURES released from the National Control Centre over the last three months show an increase in the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. Papua New Guinea reported 59 new cases last […]

February 23, 2021 The National Editorial

Change laws, hold spouses responsible

A WIFE was forced to take her child and move out from the family home because her husband was having an affair with another woman. On Friday, the wife turned […]

February 22, 2021 The National Editorial

Stop accepting compo, allow rule of law

KUDOS to Papua New Guinea police for taking a strong ‘no compo’ stand. Police in Madang have refused to accept a request from a man to pay compensation to a […]

February 19, 2021 The National Editorial

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