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Commission of Inquiry
From a reader: Our top honcho who was behind the Commission of Inquiry into the UBS loan deal is yet to appear before the inquiry itself, despite being sent notices and invitations. Only senior officers from his department have appeared before the inquiry.
Discipline at home
Hands up if you agree that, according to science, strict parents have more successful children.
Coronavirus
While there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country some organisations and government agencies are already taking smart precautionary measures. For example, Parliament is working on installing hand sanitisers inside the lifts. This week a top official was seen carrying around a big bottle of sanitiser.
Corona beer
The novel coronavirus has an unlikely victim – one of the world’s most popular beers. The owner of the Mexican Corona Extra has already suffered a loss of $NZ455 million (K982m) in first quarter profit. It has become the subject of memes and videos shared on social media as the toll from the virus climbs.
Family planning
Marie Stopes PNG will hold a three-day family planning outreach during the Hevea Cup and Wellness Expo from Thursday to Saturday at the National Football Stadium. Be there to learn, and later implement.
Thought for today
You are responsible for your own happiness. If you expect others to make you happy, you will always be disappointed.
Top quote
“Before becoming a Muslim, Sikh, Hindu or Christian, let us become a human first.” – Gur Nanak Dev Ji