Day: February 14, 2017
ITI opens campus in Manus
THE International Training Institute (ITI), in its endeavour to make education and training accessible for Papua New Guineans opened a new campus in Manus last week. The Manus campus was […]
B’ville women’s group to lead awareness
The Bougainville Women’s Federation (BWF) was given approval to spearhead the region’s independence referendum awareness drive. BWF’s awareness materials were signed and approved by the Department of Referendum, Peace and […]
WITNESS
Police have warned street vendors at Erima in the nation’s capital, not to sell any of their products under the fly-over bridge but they don’t seem to be listening. Being […]
Any latest on Law Society investigation?
WOULD like to know what has happened to the investigation by the PNG Law Society into allegations leveled at two prominent lawyers following a SBS news story about their involvement […]
Manumanu should go on, let the people speak
THE reason given by the NCD metropolitan superintendent for the prevention of a protest march organised by the Manumanu and other Kairuku-Hiri people is totally unjustified. It is yet again […]
Chimbu setting the example for others
I WROTE an article in this column in November last year regarding the upgrading and sealing of Kundiawa town roads by local civil engineering contractor, Kaia Works Limited under contract […]
Pornography a factor in rise in sex crimes
THE National’s editorial comment titled, “We must speak out” (Feb 8) discussed the significant increase in sexual offences such as rape, incest and child abuse against females but many incidences […]
People being misled by misinformation on social media
AS we turn the last 50 meters before the next general election, it is obvious the social media is becoming the Government enemy number one. While Facebook has done incredible […]
SOEs performed poorly: ADB
By GYNNIE KERO ECONOMIST Paul Barker, pictured, says a review by the Asian Development Bank reveals that the country’s State-owned enterprises performed poorly by international and regional standards in terms […]
NCSL lauded for relocation
THE Nasfund Savings and Loans Society has been commended for bringing its services to the people on Lihir Island in New Ireland. Anitua Radial Drilling Services’ accountant Margaret Rei thanked […]