Day: August 16, 2017
Firm helps children get heart treatment
A BUSINESShouse in Mt Hagen recently sponsored six children with heart problems to travel to Port Moresby for treatment under Operation Open Heart. Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority thanked Tinininga […]
Deal gives farmers better price
VEGETABLE growers in Eastern Highlands can now earn a better price for their produce after two local vegetable dealers entered into an agreement to sell the local produce. Ambo Fresh […]
Komal calls on candidates who lost to back him
NIPA-Kutubu MP Jeffery Komal has called on the candidates who lost in the election to support him deliver services to the electorate. He also acknowledged the challenge from 18 candidates […]
MP promises to serve people
THE new MP for Tambul-Nebilyer in Western Highlands Win Barki Daki has promised to serve the interests of the people and urged other leaders to leave the differences aside and […]
New health appointments give Hela a new lease on life
The Hela Provincial Health Authority (PHA) board has appointed Dr James Kintwa as its acting chief executive. At the same time the PHA has welcomed Dr Anthony Wal as the […]
Farmers get opportunity to sell produce
The people of Baining in East New Britain can now earn an income by producing and selling cash crops in their own villages, thanks to the United Nations Developments Programme […]
Renewable sector seen as key to unlocking growth
The strategic direction to achieve Vision 2050 aspirations is for PNG to focus on the renewable sectors of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism, Education secretary Dr Uke Kombra says. He […]
Call made for training centres to provide clear pathways
THERE is no clearly defined pathway for the type of skills to be provided by polytechnic institutions and technical vocational training centres in the country, an educationist says. And he […]
Musicians call on govt for protection
TWO Lae-based artists are calling on the government to create a ministry for music and arts to protect musicians and their work. Musicians Justice Mokiniz and Vok Kiatig, better known […]
Counsellors’ association eyes new curriculum to meet PNG’s needs
THE Papua New Guinea Counsellors’ Association (PNGCA) has invited a group of expert trainers to develop a course specific to Papua New Guinea. PNGCA president Susan Setae said in a […]