Day: March 9, 2017
Volunteer service donates library books to school
By PISAI GUMAR THE Rural Volunteer Library Services (RVLS) in Morobe this week surprised students at Tanam Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary and Primary School in Wampar, Huon Gulf with 10 cartons […]
Malabag gives buses to assist church activities
TRANSPORT woes are over for the Motu Bible Revision Project in National Capital District. The project took delivery of a brand new 15-seater bus last week, courtesy of Moresby North […]
WITNESS
This pile of rubbish has been sitting in front of the Central National Broadcasting Commission at Koki Hill since last week and no one had the courtesy to have them […]
Ipatas is right, give provinces more power
SUPPORT the call by Enga Govcernor Sir Peter Ipatas for more power to be given to the provinces. This is the way forward if PNG is to see more development […]
Restrictions on political parties must be made
THE mushrooming of political parties should be controlled rather than dwelling on the “freedom of expression and association” in our Constitution. For a small country having one too many political […]
Rural, illiterate voters need to be educated
THIS year is the very crucial year for the people of Papua New Guinea. The decision people make will determine our country’s social, political and economic future. I am aware […]
Fire Service needs permanent chief
THE appointment of a permanent Chief Fire Officer must be given a priority by Fire Service Management and Department of Personnel Management. Fire Service or DPM has to fund the […]
Minister made valid points on foreign doctors in PNG
IN the article “Malabag slams foreign doctors” (The National, March 1), the Minister for Health made some observations that needs national policy attention. The Nepalese trainee oncologist who was brought […]
Mine reaches milestone
PORGERA gold mine in Enga reached a milestone this month, achieving 20 million ounces (oz.) in gold production since the start of operations in 1990, according to the company. The […]
HPL probes shares in project
HIGHLANDS Pacific Ltd is investigating the sale of its 20 per cent interest in the Frieda River project in West Sepik, the company confirmed yesterday. In documents lodged with the […]