Day: August 23, 2016
Uni report out
AN independent investigation into the student unrest at the University of Goroka has concluded that it was caused by the lack of urgency in dealing with student grievances which led […]
I was misled: Sir Leo
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK INTER-Governmental Relations Minister Sir Leo Dion (pictured) has accused Secretary Dickson Guina of misleading him in approving a second board for the Hiri Special Purpose Authority. Sir […]
PNG to back Singapore’s bid
PAPUA New Guinea will support Singapore’s bid to become a member of the International Civil Aviation Organisation assembly council. The assurance was given by Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to his […]
PM warns Momis on BCL shares
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has warned the Autonomous Region of Bougainville President John Momis “not to play politics” on the Bougainville Copper Limited shares. Momis recently voiced his disappointment over […]
Parties resolve market issue
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU MADANG town Mayor Joe Yama says issues regarding who should administer the new town market have been resolved and it is now open for business “The market […]
EC to minimise risks during poll
By PISAI GUMAR THE Electoral Commission is looking at ways to minimise “risks” related to general elections and it needs funding to properly prepare for next year’s polls, says commissioner […]
Database for child issues a must: Solomon
CREATING a national database for child protection issues was among a list of priorities the Community Development and Religion Department was working on to improve, Secretary Anna Solomon says. She […]
Steven commends commission for efforts
Civil Aviation Minister Davis Steven yesterday commended the PNG Air Investigation Commission (PNGAIC) for its achievements since 2000 despite funding shortages. Steven, during the launching of the commission’s corporate plan […]
Carnival ends Olympics
RIO De Janeiro: The Rio Olympics ended with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony, and the official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo. The colourful ceremony, lasting almost three hours, celebrated Brazil’s […]
England regains super status
RIO De Janeiro: The “Great Haul of China” in 2008 was seen as something of an aberration, 2012’s success was surely all through home advantage but, after their best medal […]