Day: December 20, 2016
Australia funds K4.8m projects for Buin
Roads in Buin town in South Bougainville will be improved with a K4.8 million road project sponsored by the Australian government. An Australian-funded contract to upgrade and seal four roads […]
PMV, taxi operators should stand firm over driver’s death
ALLOW me to raise my concern regarding the death of a young bus driver last week in Port Moresby due to alleged police brutality. What an irony straight after the […]
Our churches should get involved in debate
I write in response to the article, “High rate of violence in PNG condemned” (The National, Nov 16). The article was related to two issues which are sexual violence and […]
About time airport was upgraded
IT has taken far too long for work on the Kundiawa Airport in Chimbu to be completed. The airport upgrading started in 2014 and is yet to be finished. The […]
Parkop doing wonders in city, opportunitists taking advantage
THE Christmas lights and entertainment every December at Jack Pidik Park in 5 Mile, Port Moresby, is one of the many initiatives of NCD Governor Powes Parkop since taking office. […]
Tourism potential in Manus
MANUS has the potential to be a major fishing and tourism destination because it is or more or less in the heart of the globe. It is positioned 2 degrees […]
Madang leaders needs to set priorities, province needs roads
MADANG is in tears as there are no latest developments that the provincial government and local leaders are undertaking to upgrade the road network. Madang town is the business hub […]
State, firm sign deal on K3bn project
THE Government and the Paga Hill Development Company have signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of the K3 billion waterfront integrated resort and residential project in Port Moresby. […]
PNG Ports pays for hospital scanner
THE PNG Port Corporation Limited has handed over a cheque of K149,762.80 to the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) to buy an ultrasound scanner for its Emergency and Critical Care […]
Farm owner urges people to grow rice
RICE farm owner Thomas Ond is urging his people in Goilala to grow their own rice instead of buying it from shops. Ond owns the Veimauru rice farm in Goilala […]