Day: November 4, 2016
MP’s actions speak louder than words
YOUR editorial yesterday (“Don’t campaign from the pulpit”) and taking Morobe Governor Kelly Naru as a case in point has prompted me to give my viewpoint. Your assessment on the […]
Govt should be funding elections, not candidates
ALL citizens have equal opportunity to participate in political process of our nation. This includes standing for elective office. Nomination fee is not an issue for leadership. Money is the […]
Town rubbish issue stinks
THE landowners of the Kundiawa town rubbish dump site in Chimbu have decided not to allow town authorities to dump rubbish there anymore. The rubbish is piling up every day […]
Still no progress in Kagua-Erave
SHARING the same boundaries with the Ialibu-Pangia District where Prime Minister Peter O’Neil hails from, I sometimes wish that I was from that part of Southern Highlands. Forty-one years has […]
Shady cops at night roadblocks
ALLOW me to express my concern about nighttime road blocks conducted by police in the National Capital District. Checking vehicles and drivers for licences, registration and roadworthiness are acceptable. However, […]
Competition is good: Singh
COMPETITION is good and should be encouraged in the country, says Digitec PNG Limited chief executive officer Nirmal Singh. Singh was at Digitec’s roadshow in Lae to inform clients in […]
Davis: Aust business investment in PNG K45bn
AUSTRALIAN business investment in Papua New Guinea stands at K45 billion, according to Australia High Commissioner Bruce Davis. Davis said the two-way trade amounted to almost K14 billion last year […]
Abel: State spending less on renewable sector
THE Government has been reliant on the mineral resources for revenue and spent less on the renewable sector, says National Planning and Monitoring Minister Charles Abel. Abel said most of […]
Bulldogs chase fourth crown
AFTER a prolonged delay, the Popondetta Rugby League A grade final between defending champions M4M Bulldogs and Medics will be on at the Kurusako Oval on Sunday. The Bulldogs Under-20 […]
Venues given priority
By HENRY MORABANG AN on-going maintenance of sporting facilities will be the major priority for the PNG Sports Foundation (PNGSF) in the 2017 budget. Sports Minister Justin Tkatchenko made this […]