Day: June 7, 2017
Komal hails district’s approach towards election
By PETER WARI NIPA-Kutubu MP Jeffery Komal, pictured, says he has noticed a change in the way people are approaching the general election and dealing with the problems they are […]
Group starts firm for jobless youths
A group of young men in Baiyer, Western Highlands, have formed a new company to employ jobless youths. The 20 men are from the Sapani tribe launched the company on […]
Party aims to restore ownership
THE leader of the People’s Movement for Change Party, Garry Juffa, says the party is fighting transnational corruption and wants to restore the ownership of resources and land to Papua […]
This year’s election better, returning officer says
This year’s election in the Ialibu-Pangia district of Southern Highlands is better than previous ones, returning officer Michael Ariando says. He said that people’s mindset and attitude towards election have […]
Leaders fined for being in possession of unlicensed pistols
TWO local level government presidents from Southern Highlands have been fined K1500 each by the National Court in Mendi for having in their possession unlicensed factory-made pistols. Kagua local level […]
Long-time public servants get recognition for services
A number of casual workers who have served the PNG Institute of Public Administration (PNGIPA) for a long time have been recognised as public servants. Among them are Maruga Gamaga […]
Group formed to fight corruption
By ELIAS LARI YOUTHS in Jiwaka have formed a group to fight corruption affecting the lives of people and the country. The Jiwaka Youth Organisation (JYO) was formed to address […]
Education centres provide course to boost job-seeking capacity
Young people today are staring at an uncertain future, says the chief executive officer of Minerva Learning Centres, Sanjay Vaidya. “If you look at the scenario in PNG, our students […]
University plans more campuses throughout provinces
The University of Goroka will continue to establish campuses throughout the provinces as well as in countries of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Chancellor Joseph Sukwianomb says. He said this would […]
Students create ‘clean’ project in commemoration of world event
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) launched a “clean week” project which is aligned with the World Environment Day activities. The “clean week” programme is an initiative by The […]