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First time
Justin Olam will be running out for his new team West Tigers when they clash with the Raiders on Saturday in Canberra. A must-see match.
Such hypocrisy
A senior public servant recently told our female journo that she was being a pain in the backside for asking tough questions. And journalists are labelled “lapdogs” when they don’t ask such tough questions. Makes no sense.
Kava export
A Melanesian country’s kava export grew from $8.8 million in 2015 to $40.7 million in 2022. Wow! We grow kava too here, don’t we? PNG farmers, take note.
Power blackout
PNG Power Ltd set a new record of a 24-hour blackout experienced in Gerehu last weekend. Colleague is now not even sure why he is paying power bills if this is the type of service he is getting.
Shop notice
This notice near the entrance to a shop is intended to discourage shoplifting, we think.
Other wives
A woman was yesterday jailed for 25 years for killing her husband who she had accused of giving money only to his other wives and not her. Now, all wives get nothing.
Bad breath
This is not meant to be rude but some people need to acquaint themselves with the effect of halitosis (bad breath) on others. Cleanliness is next to godliness, so please pay more attention to your oral hygiene.
Food for thought
Remember that an umbrella cannot stop the rain but allows you to stand in the rain. Your faith in God may not remove your trials but it will give you strength to overcome them. True!
Top quote
“I feel ashamed when people ask me why we have so many power blackouts after I said earlier that there will be no more blackouts.” – PNG Hydro Development Company (Edevu) managing director Allan Guo.

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