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ICAC finally
Expect a positive announcement today by the Government on the much-awaited Independent Commission Against Corruption. Cabinet has given the green light to have it up and running. At last.
Budget hiccup
There were some 11th hour changes yesterday to the Supplementary Budget figures which forced Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey to postpone its tabling in Parliament to today. Well as they say, it’s better to be late and safe than sorry. The fangs in our “lethal” opposition are sharpened and ready.
Seat change
Someone observed that PNG politics is as unpredictable as the PNG weather. Less than five months ago, Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill and Yangoru-Saussia MP were gracing the Government front row seats in Parliament. Yesterday they were in the back row of the Opposition benches. And we still have two more months to go before the year ends.
Dukwe’s story
The touching story of Dukwe Tom on this page today is an example of how some of us overcome difficulties in life through sheer grit and determination. They just refuse to give up.
Free bus
It’s now almost one year after Apec ended but the residents of the host city are still waiting for the free bus service they were promised. Maybe something will be announced after the budgets.
Today’s thought
Strong people fall down, but don’t stay down. Strong people break, but don’t stay broken. They mend, they piece themselves together and come back stronger. Strong people are not free from challenges. They are strong because of the challenges.