Column 1 – The National

Guilty party
You feel guilty wearing a face mask when you enter a bus full of people without masks. They eye you as if you are the evil one, or an alien.
Solar power
PNG is blessed with so much sunshine yet not too many locals are ready to try using solar power in their homes. It’s cheaper and more reliable than our current source of electricity.
Delta case
We are keeping our fingers crossed that the Delta variant case in Madang is an isolated one. If it has already spread, we hate to think of the effect not only in Madang but other provinces as well.
Food for thought
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
Top quote
“We are a democratic country. On that basis, leadership is elected. And we want, to the best of our ability, create a fair and friendly environment to everyone in 2022.” – Prime Minister James Marape.