Toys of joy... Toys
brighten up children’s lives and some of what have
delighted generartions of Japanese like the colourful
figure above, are on display at the University of Papua
New Guinea. The exhibition, which opened last weekend,
showcases the workmanship and preservation of Japanese
toys, which reflect the past and present lifestyle of
Japanese children. NCD school children are especially
been encouraged to visit the exhibition and learn about
Japanese culture through the toys. – Nationalpic by AURI
EVA
TOP team PNG Power was given a scare by Dolphins
before escaping with a 2-1 win in yesterday’s match
in round five....
Brown Eagles batter George Pukar goes for
a swing while catch James Turaua of Samurai is
ready with his gloves at the back stop position
during the Port Moresby men A grade competition
on Saturday. Brown Eagles won 13-4. Nationalpic
by WILLIAM WILLIANDO
PRIME Minister Sir Michael Somare says no
government is able to provide free education for
all children given the current economic
situation of the country.
TWO pharmaceutical companies and a medical
doctor are now under investigation for
allegedly stealing anti-venom (snakebite) drugs
from the Health Department and selling them to
hospitals throughout the country.
THE Internal Revenue Commission’s ongoing
efforts to crack down on Customs offenders
continued last Wednesday when an Indian national
was found guilty of bribery by the Rabaul
district court.
A LOT of Government funds is not reaching the
provinces and districts because of “gross
mismanagement” by key Government departments in
Port Moresby, Eastern Highlands Governor Malcolm
Kela-Smith said.
THE office of Intellectual Property (IPO) and
the National Cultural Commission (NCC) must
collaborate with universities in the country to
take the leading role in creating awareness on
intellectual property rights.
