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Free press
Sir Mek’s state funeral is supposed to be a public event which deserves the widest, most comprehensive publicity. Media outlets should therefore be given the opportunity to give the occasion the splendor and majesty it deserves.
United in grief
This picture of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare accompanied by PM James Marape and Opposition Leader Belden Namah at Parliament House on Monday portrays the message of unity the late Sir Mekere Morauta had always been telling young leaders to follow.
Double standards
Everyone was required to follow strict social distancing rules at the airport but once they entered the aircraft cabin, they were packed together like sardines. Dow not make sense.
NRL players
For some reason during the pre-season, NRL players attract publicity for the wrong reasons, for example Jarryd Haynes, Mitchell Pearce. Why?
Mum’s message
The message from Mum is pretty straightforward. Respect your parents, no matter how well educated or rich you are.
Food for thought
Sometimes the hardest person to correct is yourself. There is in shame in being wrong. We are human and we make mistakes. The shame is in choosing to stay on the wrong path. Make that change, as difficult as you think it is.
Top quote
“Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.” – Actor Denzel Washington.
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