Day: January 11, 2017
Some local elites suffer from boastful, bloated egos
A CERTAIN phenomenon that is gaining momentum among Papua New Guinea’s elite is the trend towards publicising who they are, what education levels they have reached and what jobs they […]
Central health not prioritised
I WOULD like to comment on the passing of the Central province budget for 2017. It looks like there is more money allocated to education and transport infrastructure. I would […]
Landslides threaten businesses
By MARK HAIHUIE BUSINESS operations in Southern Highlands will be affected if the Government delays the reopening of the Highlands Highway blocked by landslides, businessman Barry Mini says. Mini is […]
Demand for fish high at Koki market
By ALPHONSE PORAU THE new fish market at Koki has become a focal point of people living in the National Capital District including the big hotels, fisherman Alu Vula Kwara […]
Big year for league
By HENRY MORABANG THE 2017 sporting year promises to be a big one for Papua New Guinea, with the new-look SP Hunters into their fourth Q-Cup season and three Rugby […]
Govt for all sports
THE NATIONAL Government is here to support all sports, according to outspoken Sports Minister Justin Tkatchenko. Tkatchenko made reference to the three big sports of rugby league, soccer (football) and […]
U17s set for qualifiers
A SPOT at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup would be the ultimate reward for the hard work the Papua New Guinea has put in since last November. The PNG men’s […]
Police guard road works
By MALUM NALU POLICE are guarding workers clearing a section of the Highlands Highway damaged by a landslide in Chimbu following a demand by landowners to be paid K1 million […]
Families urged to donate blood
By GYNNIE KERO THE Popondetta General Hospital in Northern is urging the relatives of the 16 people admitted following the road accident on Monday to donate blood for their surgery. […]
Design main cause of highway problems
THE current problems facing major highways are more to do with design than maintenance, says Works and Implementation Secretary David Wereh. He was commenting on the recent bad weather which […]