Day: August 8, 2016
Govt entitled to intervene on UPNG decision
THE media reported last week that “Opposition Leader Don Polye has expressed concerns over the manner in which the Government is pushing for the resumption of classes in the three […]
In-service training vital for teachers
I READ with much interest the letter titled, “Higher education needs proper foundation” by G’bandze of Lae (The National, Aug 3). Just as the foundation and material quality of a […]
Morobe MPs must deliver
I WISH to point out to our Morobe MPs that they must work in harmony to bring development and growth to their electorates and the province as a whole. Besides […]
Besta Cup is time to showcase our new soccer talent
IT is once again time for one of the most important events on the Papua New Guinea Football Association’s calender – the Besta Football Championships, which will be played in […]
Restart of UPNG year hailed
THE news of plans to resume classes at the University of Papua New Guinea is most welcome. What triggered is anyone’s guess but the students have to get back and […]
Hela to benefit from tourism
I REFER to the EMTV news broadcast last Thursday (Aug 4) that announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Hela Provincial Government and the Papua New […]
NSL payment welcome news
IT is indeed welcome news to hear that the National Government has paid K25million in outstanding state contribution to Nambawan Super Limited (NSL). The decision by the NSL board not […]
Trouble in Hides
By MALUM NALU A GROUP of landowners has blocked the entrance to PNG LNG project in Hides, Hela, demanding that the Government address their grievances. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill told […]
State reducing spending: Vele
By GYNNIE KERO THE Government is cutting back on overseas travels for public servants and the buying new vehicles as it further reduces spending in light of the prevailing economic […]
Budget to focus on election, Apec
CHIEF Secretary Isaac Lupari says the next year’s budget will be focused on the general election and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meeting in 2018. He told heads of department […]