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Huge boost
A cause for celebration if indeed – as Morobe Governor Luther Wenge claims – the K18 billion Wafi-Golpu project moves closer to opening by the end of the year. What a tremendous boost to the economic, straight after the Pogera mine re-opening.
Soccer flashing
Nigeria’s superstar Asisat Oshoala, one of the Top 10 most-followed female footballers at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, has been flooded with offers of “love” and “marriage” by Nigerian (and non-Nigerian) men when she took off her shirt after scoring a goal in the 3-2 win over co-host Australia last week. She became the fifth female soccer superstar to display a sports bra that way. A good marketing move, though.
Lights out
Colleague, who after many moons finally went to lotu on Sunday, was concerned when the lights went off during the service. No, it was not a sign of “shock” from above, but just another power outage courtesy of PNG Power.
Chance to grow
“We do not grow when things are easy. We grow when we face challenges.”
Planning ahead
Broncos fan is already planning his trip Down Under if Adam Reynolds’ team reaches the NRL final. They are now perched on top of the ladder, and are very unlikely to fall off – so the fan thinks!
Food for thought
To be idle is a short road to death but to be diligent is a way of life. Foolish people are idle, wise people people are diligent.
Best quote
“The state of monopoly of aviation fuel in the country is somehow connected to the refinery agreement at Napa Napa which gives Puma Energy some type of monopoly. It may have contributed to our country subjected to this on-and-offagain fuel supply system.” – Petroleum Minister Kerenga Kua.

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