Day: March 1, 2017
‘Sir Tumun’s death, a great loss’
THE first Jiwakan man who made first contact with the colonial administration has died at the age of 105. Sir Tumun Dupre who serves the colonial administration and the government […]
Trying something new
By JUNIOR UKAHA YOUNG people who are thinking careers should try ship engineering. Abraham Gandhi, 43, from Bundi, Madang, said ship engineering was a relatively new field of study in […]
Chief inspector to join training course in US
By DAPHNE WANI The United States embassy has announced the latest participant for the International Visitor Leadership Programme in the United States. Chief Inspector Sandeka (pictured) heads the Family Sexual […]
PAU starts academic year
THE Pacific Adventist University has started its academic year with student registrations last week. According to director of students services, Pastor Thomas Davai there are about 350 new students enrolled […]
WITNESS
Most of the drains in the city are blocked due to grasses not being cut and the pile of rubbish that is being carried down the drain by water. The […]
Clamping down on noise pollution
I HAVE heard complaints last year by Northern Governor Gary Juffa about particular church preaching with their instruments disturbing residents. They also disturb patients in hospitals and health centres. Law-abiding […]
Violence has no place in sports
I REFER to your sports story titled, “Referees demand action” (The National, Feb24). Whilst due respect is accorded to the PNG Rugby Footbal League judiciary’s independence and the role it […]
Setting the facts straight about projects
LET me correct a report by the other daily (Feb 23) on the facts about Mr Pala’s contributions towards development projects at Gabone village. Firstly, Rigo MP Ano Pala must […]
As election time nears, we must think wisely
THE long-awaited season has finally arrived and everyone will soon stand before the ballot boxes to decide his or her leader for the next five years. An election is a […]
Kapi-Natto, Chung need to settle differences for the good of the game
WHILE there is an ugly tussle going on between two camps within the football administrators in the country, there is an important event taking place outside the country at the […]