Day: August 8, 2016
Telikom expands service to Wutung
THE Border Development Authority has signed an agreement with Telikom PNG to provide telecommunication services to its border post in Wutung, West Sepik. Telikom PNG will provide voice internet and […]
Japan assures of supporting student programme
JAPAN has assured to continue its support for the exchange programme of Papua New Guinea students. Japanese Ambassador Morio Matsumoto in commending the student of UPNG for a successful staging […]
Lawyer rejects witnesses
LAWYER Robert Asa, representing owner Captain Peter Sharp in the mv Rabaul Queen ferry trial, has objected to State witnesses who were not part of the district court committal process […]
Deal on InterOil purchase to be completed next month
THE transaction on the acquisition of InterOil by ExxonMobil Corporation is expected to be completed by next month, InterOil says. In the company’s second quarter result report for 2016, InterOil […]
State told to keep within budget
BY GEDION TIMOTHY ECONOMIST Paul Barker says despite the fact that Gross Domestic Product growth had been strong last year, it is important that the Government remains within fiscally prudent […]
Govt vows to back Post PNG
MINISTER of Public Enterprise and State Investment William Duma says the Government is committed to supporting Post PNG to make sure it flourishes. Post PNG recently paid a dividend of […]
Media has a duty to the people
THE statement last week by Communications Minister Jimmy Miringtoro warning journalists to get the facts right before having their stories printed is a concern for all. The media’s job in […]
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LAST week was book week and most schools had organised activities for to close off the week. Book week is a great event for kids to celebrate their love of […]
Survivor’s statement different from original
PARTS of a man’s statement during the Rabaul Queen ferry trial tendered in court was different from what he gave to police in 2012. This was revealed last week during […]
Surviving disaster is emotional, witness says
FOR Kerry Tom, struggling to survive one of the country’s worst maritime disasters was an emotional experience. The lass from Goroka in Eastern Highlands testified in the mv Rabaul Queen […]