Day: May 16, 2017
Students spending too much time on social media during class
It really gets on my nerves when I see my course mates getting into Facebook during classes. The reason why I have to put this across is because I believe […]
Invest in PNG now, Australian envoy says
THE best time to invest in PNG is now, according to Australia Minister for International Development and the Pacific Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells (pictured). Fierravanti-Wells told the Australia-PNG Business Forum and […]
Govt aims to reduce imports and boost agriculture
THE Government is partnering with major businesses to reduce imports, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says. O’Neill said the government was investing in several agricultural commodities. “Government is already partnering major […]
Government reviewing fishing agreements, PM says
THE Government is reviewing all agreements with fishing companies in the country so they have fish processed in the country, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says. Speaking at the Australia-PNG Business […]
Women’s league to run 80 mins
THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League chairman Sandis Tsaka has given the okay for women’s games to run the full 80 minutes to prepare players for this year’s World […]
Tonga pulls out of event
The Tongan government has announced it is pulling the plug on hosting the 2019 Pacific Games. The ABC’s Pacific Beat programme reported yesterday that the announcement was made by Tongan […]
Flames burnt Tamarraws in grand final replay
CHAMPIONS Southern Flames stamped their authority in a replay of last year’s grand final when they beat Moni Plus Tamarraws 105-82 in game two of the PNG Premier Men’s Basketball […]
Loud bang heard as volcano erupts again
By DOROTHY MARK THE Manam volcano erupted again on Sunday evening spewing lava and spitting fire into the air – a much bigger eruption than the one last week which forced […]
3000 stranded while transport issues stall evacuation of Manam islanders
By NAOMI WASE MORE than 3000 people are still on Manam Island in Madang awaiting transportation to the main land after the two recent volcanic eruptions. Dugulava Ward Councillor Paul […]
Landowners told to engage consultant on oil spill issue
LANDOWNERS whose fisheries and coastlines have been affected by the oil spill in Fairfax Harbour need to get independent advice to see if they can sue Puma Energy for any […]