Day: August 11, 2016
Consultant urges State to preserve Sepik River
ENVIRONMENT health consultant Dr Sylvester Kotapu has called on the Government to save the Sepik River from mine and industrial waste. Supporting a total ban on riverine tailings disposal advocated […]
Woman sells quality shoes
By MEMO HAUKE THE Hohola Market in Port Moresby has been known to sell good quality sandals and shoes over the years. Women’s working shoes in particular have been popular […]
Closure of clinics affecting pregnant women
PREGNANT women in Madang town have been forced to attend antenatal clinics at the Modilon Hospital because of the closure of urban clinics. Provincial health director Marcus Kachau said people […]
Markham farmers get training
TWENTY farmers in Markham, Morobe, have completed a week-long training on soil management. Trainer Peter Linibi said the farmers were taught how to structure and manage soil before going into […]
Buang circuit preparing for conference
THE Buang circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church is preparing to host a conference at Yabem in October. Circuit secretary Andrew Katong said the preparation was going well although they […]
Basil keen on rural electrification
BULOLO MP Sam Basil says providing electricity to rural people is one of his priorities. He was among those who witnessed the commissioning of the Romarom village rural electrification last […]
Clarify Sepik Plains land issue: Chief
A VILLAGE chief says the Sepik Plains project needs outstanding land issues clarified before the land is developed. Thompson Benguma, a chief at Harimpo village in the East Yangoru local […]
Community to benefit from mini cassava feed mill
THE people of Jiwaka, especially the Domil integrated community, will benefit greatly from a mini cassava feed mill and mini poultry processing plant. Chicken stock feed and chicken will be […]
Airline reports exceptional performance
PNG Air has noted an exceptional performance in its operation since adding three ATR 72-600 aircraft into its fleet last year. PNG Air chief commercial officer Paul Abbot said performance-wise, […]
Bank, dept conduct financial workshop
THE Bank of Papua New Guinea and the Treasury Department conducted a financial service sector review project workshop in Mt Hagen last Friday. The aim was collect views on reforms […]