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PNG split
The people of Bougainville have started what could be a worrying trend in this land of the unexpected. Their overwhelming endorsement of independence from PNG may be followed by New Ireland, Enga and East New Britain, among others.
Full on
Reader’s response to yesterday’s item in this column about lights turned on all night and day at the Gordon Market: “Lights are essential to deter hooligans. But in PNG, it doesn’t scare them. Therefore, security guards are useful.”
No rain
It’s Friday and there is no sign of rain in Port Moresby as the weatherman forecast early this week. Unpredictable indeed.
Oro track
Northern Governor Garry Juffa admits he is yet to walk the full length of the famous Kokoda Track in his province, which thousands of tourists and locals have done. “I have never walked the trail. I have walked bits of it.” That’s okay.
Overnight change
Men wake up in the morning as good-looking as when they went to bed. Women somehow deteriorate during the night.
Journey ends
Why this guy chose to ride his bike home from the party last night remains a mystery to his friends who found him sprawled on the roadside on their way to work in the morning.
Food for thought
Health does not always come from medicine. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace in the soul. It can also come from laughter and love.