Day: November 8, 2016
MP follows through on K40,000 pledge
MINISTER of Bougainville Affairs Joe Lera has paid K20,000 each to a school and a parish in North Bougainville which he had promised in 2014. He also kept his promise […]
Security company to sponsor dux students
A security firm in East New Britain has taken the initiative to sponsor dux prizes in schools in East New Britain, the firm says. Anitua said security services branch would […]
Call to focus on roads
INVESTING in roads in oil palm growing provinces will directly increase oil palm production by 10 per cent, West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel says. “There was a submission by […]
Govt told to recognise contributions by WNB
THE Government must recognise West New Britain’s contribution to the economy through its oil palm industry, Governor Sasindran Muthuvel says. “West New Britain has been contributing – even before Independence […]
Tovut wins Puma Energy’s ‘Fuel up and win’ promotion
SAM Tovut has won a new twin-cab vehicle after his name was picked in the final draw of the Puma Energy’s “Fuel Up and Win” promotion for the New Guinea […]
Royal PNG Constabulary gone to the dogs
The Royal PNG Constabulary has gone to a state where there is no command and control whatsoever down the rank and file and it’s simply not worth wearing the once […]
Scientists’ discovery gives hope to cure AIDS
I READ an article titled, “Israeli Scientists see breakthrough in AIDS cure” in the Israel Times dated Nov 2 and thought it would be better to have it shared with […]
Reason behind raising nomination fees shallow
THE 2017 National Budget handed down last Tuesday by Treasurer Patrick Pruiatch gave prominence to the 2017 general elections and APEC 2018. I understand the K400 million allocated for the […]
Higher fees doesn’t mean better quality of leaders
THE O’Neill Government has proposed a nomination fee hike from K1,000 to K10,000 for candidates contesting the 2017 national elections. I have stated previously that there is no justification for […]
Lae city residents deserve better roads
ALLOW me to comment on the fast pace of development in Morobe’s Lae city. There is no doubt that Lae has seen so many changes in a very short time. […]