Day: February 14, 2017
Lihir mine achieves target
THE Lihir Newcrest Mining Limited’s Lihir operation achieved its 2016 targeted tonnes of gold and copper production, according to managing director and chief executive officer Sandeep Biswas. In the company’s […]
BTA inducts 20 trade marketing representatives
THE induction of 20 British American Tobacco trade marketing representatives began yesterday in Port Moresby. The two-week induction is to build the capacity of representatives before they are posted to […]
Dwellers get K1m
NATIONAL Soccer League champions Lae City Dwellers received a substantial boost to their 2017 season with the Morobe provincial government giving the club K1 million. Morobe Governor Kelly Naru allocated […]
Bears leave Mariners high and dry
By MELTON PAIS AFTER a narrow loss to Chebu the previous weekend, Bears bounced back to thrash Mariners 7-0 last Saturday in the Port Moresby women’s A-grade softball competition at […]
OC launches pre-poll awareness
By HELEN TARAWA THE Ombudsman Commission pre-election awareness launched yesterday will address the increasing number of leaders being investigated for misconduct in office. Acting Chief Ombudsman Michael Dick said the […]
Polye welcomes Gamato’s decision to stick to election dates
OPPOSITION Leader Don Polye, pictured, has welcomed Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato’s decision to stick to the initially approved election dates. He said the people wanted to see Gamato continue to […]
Parties, officials urged to ensure voter independence
POLITICAL parties, supporters and scrutineers must ensure that people are allowed to vote without fear or favour, says Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato, pictured. During the launching of the Ombudsman Commission […]
US officials to meet refugees
By CHARLES MOI OFFICERS from the United States Department of Homeland Security are on Manus to process refugees at the regional processing centre, according to a detainee. Kurdish Iranian journalist […]
Good education supports development: Envoy
GOOD education is vital to producing qualified and educated human resources, Indonesian ambassador Ronald J P Manik says. Manik told the Divine Word University academic year launching on Friday that […]
Ganai: Safety a concern
By DAPHNE WANI A FEMALE magistrate has raised security concerns regarding her safety after a group of men damaged the fence and entered her home on Saturday night at the […]