Day: August 18, 2017
2000 learn to save more
More than 2000 people in Manus were equipped with financial literacy skills needed to save money, run small businesses and promote local economic activity. The financial literacy training was conducted […]
East New Britain crime rate on the rise
THE crime rate in East New Britain is becoming a concern for the business community, a law and order forum was told this week. The forum was organised by the […]
Dept focuses on building workforce
THE Department of National Planning and Monitoring is focused on supporting centres of excellence in technical and vocational education training (Tvet) for a skilled workforce, a department official says. Assistant […]
Sorcery hindering growth: Reverend
By PETER ESILA A church leader says sorcery is adversely affecting the development of the country by denying communities access to skills and knowledge that could improve their lives. Rev […]
MPs vow to unite for Jiwaka
By TONY PALME JIWAKA Governor Dr William Tongamp and the three MPs have pledged to work together for the good of the province. The three are North-Waghi MP and Petroleum […]
MPs urged to promote tourism
By Muhuyupe Soranzi CHIEF executive officer of Papua New Guinea Tourism Industry Association Christine Peipul has urged Members of Parliament to work closely with the industry to promote tourism in […]
Students told to perserve culture
TOURISM Promotion Authority director of marketing and research Alice Kuaningi has urged Don Bosco Technological Institute students in Port Moresby to preserve their culture. “Never lose sight of your culture. […]
School celebrates 32nd anniversary, founder’s birthday with cultural show
By PHOEBE GWANGILO Don Bosco Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby celebrated its 32nd anniversary, as well as the birthday day of founder St John Bosco, with a cultural show […]
Central to audit province’s funds
THE Central government will do an extensive audit of all the service improvement programme funds for the province since 2013, an official says. Rigo Coast local level government manager Garo […]
New law planned to give local contractors chance
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Finance Minister James Marape says that he will push for a new Procurement Act in order to benefit local contractors. He said the proposed Act was before […]