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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]