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Test flight
Finally. PNG Air’s first test flight into the redeveloped Mendi Airport yesterday was greeted with much joy and excitement. It has been a long seven years people have waited.
Church leaders
Visiting Pastor Ted Wilson is to the Seventh-Day Adventist church as the Pope is to the Catholic church. Global church leaders they are.
Two of five
At the end of the first quadrimester of the year, colleague took time to look back at his 2024 resolutions. Two out of five – that’s not too bad.
Sick sheet
A man appeared in court yesterday for allegedly forging the signature of a doctor on a medical certificate. Not good.
Selective enforcement
When police or other law-enforcement agencies only enforce some laws while ignoring others, especially traffic rules and betel-nut trading, it is termed selective enforcement. Not rare.
In contempt
People attending court sessions should be aware of the contempt laws, especially contempt in the face of court – improper behavior in court during a hearing as what allegedly happened yesterday in Waigani. They can be sent to the lock-up by the magistrate or judge.
Rest in peace
Someone posted this ad about the latest-design coffin: Air-conditioned coffin with internet and Facebook account available now. Die today and get one for free!
Ready-made
Happiness is not ready-made. It comes from your own actions
Thought for today
Spend time with your parents, treat them well. Because one day, when you look up from your phone, they won’t be there anymore.
Good quote
“There must be clear planning and funding for police, village court officials and ward councilors to do their duties to address law and order issues at the infant stages. That’s not happening. As a result, manageable issues escalate to bigger problems including tribal wars.” – Enga police commander Chief Superintendent Fred Yakasa.

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