Day: March 21, 2017
Monagi rewrites own record
ANOTHER PNG national record fell last weekend as the outdoor track and field season got underway in the USA. This time Adrine Monagi, pictured, improved on her national heptathlon record […]
Water abuse in city
By MALUM NALU EDA Ranu is reluctant to place fire hydrants around Port Moresby to assist firefighters in cases of emergencies because people tamper with them, says chief executive officer […]
Pre-Apec promotion important
By MALUM NALU PAPUA New Guinea must do everything it can to promote itself in a positive light for next year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, says United Nations World […]
UN organisation hailed for choosing PNG to host forum
THE Government has thanked the United Nations World Tourism Organisation for choosing the country to host its national forum on sustainable tourism for development. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tobias […]
Government diversifying economic base
FINANCE Minister James Marape, pictured, says the Government is diversifying its economic base to industries such as tourism and move away from its dependence on mining and petroleum. He yesterday […]
Refugees get meals through fence hole following melee
Asylum seekers at the regional processing centre on Manus are now receiving meals through a square hole in a fence after a riot broke out at a mess on Saturday […]
Police withdraw Gesele’s case
By PERO SIMINJI Police withdrew the case of the Deputy Governor of Western Abini Gesele, pictured, who was charged with false assumption of authority. Waigani Committal Court magistrate Mekeo Gauli […]
Data-sharing can help combat illegal fishing
By Gynnie Kero DATA sharing among government agencies like Foreign Affairs, Royal PNG Constabulary, PNG Customs, PNG Defence Force, PNG Ports, and provincial fisheries authorities is crucial to combat illegal, […]
Shipping firm without port
By PISAI GUMAR MOROBE Coast Shipping Services Ltd was given 30 days to vacate the Namasu Wharf after the National Fisheries Authority purchased the facility from the National Superannuation Fund […]