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The National, Monday 29th April 2013
SEVERAL years ago, there was talk of banning lamb flaps. Parliament was told then that more investigation and research were needed before any ban on lamb flaps was implemented. Lamb flaps are not the only fatty proteins sold in the country. The parliamentary referral committee on health and family welfare should work more towards regulating the import of fatty meat.
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MIND you this was the not the first time the issue was raised in parliament. Yes, we admit that there has been changes in the leadership of governments over time but the committee made up of stakeholders should always remain so that there is consistency. We wonder what has become of this committee and its investigation and research.
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NATIONAL Capital District police commander Andy Bawa last year called on authorities issuing liquor licenses to businesses to come up with suggestions aimed at controlling the sale and consumption of alcohol in the capital that could be taken to parliament. Wonder if anything has been done about that!
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THE challenge set by the Prime Minister for public servants is very timely. Yes, it is time for everyone to get off their backsides and start getting the various projects they are tasked with off the ground.
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MISS 8, while getting ready for a school dance, was asked if her class teacher would be present. She replied that her teacher was not attending because she was a full Christian and added that she herself was half-Christian because she attended both Catholic and United Church services. ACK, we are now waiting on when you will become a full Christian!
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MISS 7, while attending service at the Waigani Catholic church, turned and told her father that she really does not know why she was sitting in there because she is a Catholic. Dad explained that Waigani was also a Catholic church but she insisted that she should be at St Joseph’s instead of Waigani.
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IT is just round the corner. Yes, Mother’s Day is on May 12 and shops around the country have lots of gift ideas for the special woman in everyone’s life. On this day, it is common for mothers to be lavished with presents and special attention from their families, friends and loved ones. So what are you going to do for Mum to mark the day?
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A MESSAGE sent from a dear friend should be shared: Strong women know how to keep their life in order. Even with tears in their eyes, they still manage to say ‘I’m OK’ with a smile. God is good. Change is coming. God saw your sadness and said ‘hard times are over’. You have a wonderful day.
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