Day: December 20, 2016
Duban appoints PDL leadership committees
MINISTER for Petroleum and Energy Nixon Duban has appointed the interim landowner leadership committees for Hides PDL1 (Petroleum Development Licence) and PDL-7 blocks. Duban, pictured, noted the absence of a […]
Rugby makes strides
By HUXLEY LOVAI SEVENS was the toast of the Papua New Guinea rugby union this year, with the national men’s team qualifying for three major tournaments on the World Series. […]
Spiders wins Lae 9s
By LARRY ANDREW THE Spiders rugby league club claimed back-to-back 9s titles after beating Blue Heelers 28-10 in the Lae Snax 9s final. The Lae leg of the Snax 9s, […]
Hela to pass compo bill
By GYNNIE KERO HELA will pass a legislation next year to determine compensation payments for those killed in tribal fights, according to Governor Francis Potape. He said the province needed […]
K46.6m budget for Morobe
By PISAI GUMAR THE Morobe government yesterday handed down a K46.6 million budget for 2017 focusing on existing and new projects. The main projects include infrastructure maintenance and strategic roads […]
Create opportunities for women: Aust MP
CREATING opportunities for women to participate in decision-making and economic development is the best way to achieve and build strong communities, an Australian Member of Parliament says. Minister for International […]
Australia’s consul-general to set up in Lae
AUSTRALIA’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has announced the appointment of Paul Murphy (pictured) as Australia’s Consul-General in Lae. Bishop said Australia was committed to building its economic and […]
Eye care team visits Western
BAIMO villagers in Western were happy to hear a helicopter heading their way last week as Manolos Aviation flew in an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) and a nurse to join the […]
Airport job contract signed
By LUKE KAMA MOMOTE in Manus will be upgraded to an international airport at the cost of K100 million. A contract agreement for the project was signed between the National […]
Japan’s envoy thanked for service
GOVERNOR-General Sir Michael Ogio has thanked outgoing Japanese ambassador Morio Matsumoto for his service and contributions towards strengthening ties between the two countries. “You have accomplished a lot for PNG. […]