Day: October 28, 2016
Wereh is right, roads create wealth
“WEALTH does not create roads but roads create wealth” is a saying that Department of Works (DoW) Secretary David Wereh strictly abides by. Since assuming this key position several years […]
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SERIOUSLY some drivers in Port Moresby still need to be educated on the purpose of roundabouts. It is not a racing track. Roundabouts help regulate traffic at intersections. They increase […]
Deloitte report nothing new
THE Deloitte consultancy report, Why are Internet Prices High in PNG, presents a few regulatory and policy ideas worth noting. However, it missed out critical discussions on cost, funding and […]
Betel nut ban policy needs more support from city residents
A BETEL nut ban policy is beneficial for human and environment health as well as to formalise trading activities, instil good moral perception and remove free rider problem associated with […]
Apec summit boost for hotel industry
THE heads of governments plus the huge number of delegates, business representatives, potential investors and other visitors’ accommodation needs for the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit is a most […]
Clarification of chairman’s statement
ThIS letter is to clarify some misleading information given by the chairman of the Bougainvile Education Board Tony Tsora. He stated that the failure of the National Education Board to […]
Where has all the money gone?
I WRITE this with the hope that relevant authorities such as the Police Fraud Squad and Ombudsman Commission will investigate what appears to be embezzlement of huge public funds in […]
Govt recognises landowner group
THE Government has recognised the formation of a landowner group in Hela to deal with issues relating to the Angore wellheads and the PNG LNG project. Petroleum and Energy Minister […]
Goschen is new Digicel CEO
DIGICEL PNG Limited has appointed Brett Goschen as its new chief executive officer. Goschen will be responsible for Digicel’s three PNG business units – Digicel Prepaid Consumer, Digicel Business and […]
Eda Ranu pays dividend to shareholder company
EDA Ranu has paid a dividend of K2 million to its shareholder company, Kumul Consolidated Holdings. Eda Ranu’s chief executive officer Henry Mokono (pictured) said the amount could have been […]