Day: January 5, 2017
Partnership with agencies vital for change
PARTNERSHIP between churches, businesses, NGOs, community-based organisations and the three levels of government in PNG is the key to success in development, a Catholic clergywoman in Goroka, Eastern Highlands says. […]
NCC must come clean on appointment of casual staff
THE letter to the editor by AK of Port Moresby titled, “Acting exec has no right” (The National, Jan 3), has prompted me to add to the issue here. AK […]
2016 a ‘black’ year for fight against corruption
TO reflect on things of the past year 2016, to start fresh 2017; it has not been an easy road for anti-corruption leaders, institutions, individuals and movements alike. In the […]
Check your own backyard first, Turi
WHILE I condemn the recent actions of a few PNGDF soldiers who attacked NCD Met Supt Benjamin Turi, I believe this incident will help the police boss get to feel […]
Public servants not at work despite circular
IT was really disappointing when I fronted up at the National Capital District civil registry and NID office in Boroko yesterday (Jan 4). There was a public notice on the […]
Build proper drainage
I AM a resident living in the Vadavada area, National Capital District, and it is sickening to drive through the debris left on the road due to the continuous rain […]
Illegal fishing a national security issue
“IT is not just an illegal fishing matter to be addressed by the National Fisheries Authority. It is a national security issue that must be raised at the highest diplomatic […]
POM-Cairns flights to strengthen links
By MARK HAIHUIE LINKS between Townsville and Port Moresby are expected to become stronger with Air Niugini’s introduction of direct flights between the sister cities, according to Townsville Council assistant […]
RH Hypermarket gives back
By MARK HAIHUIE THE New Year began with a bang for 34 RH Hypermarket customers who won prizes valued at more than K50,000 last Sunday. It was part of the […]
Widow pursues further education for family
CORRINAH Apugo, a widow and mother of two, is pursuing further education to ensure she can look after her two children as they grow up. She was among the 575 […]