Day: September 4, 2017
Police checkpoint: Legal or illegal
THE behaviour of certain police officers at the Asaro police station is suspicious when it comes to the timing of their roadblocks and what is done at that time. I’m […]
Corrupt dealings by public servants
THE primary role for all public servants is to serve the people. Their reward is a salary paid by the government. However, we can now see a trend whereby some […]
What it means to be a woman
IF I were a blind and extreme feminist I would give the prime minister the thumbs up for his intention to re-introduce to parliament the proposal for 22 exclusive seats […]
We must do more to protect our girls
ALL law-abiding and right-thinking citizens will be appalled by the recent incidents of sexual attacks on young girls. Society, we know, has no absolute control over the perverted nature of […]
Yama prepares to be vocal in next mining review
By DOROTHY MARK MADANG Governor Peter Yama will have more to say in the coming Ramu nickel mining review scheduled for next year. Yama was the Usino-Bundi MP in 2005 […]
Women’s Micro Bank makes loan process easier
By JIMMY KALEBE THE Women’s Micro Bank in Lae has announced products to suit people who have little capital to start small businesses. Lae branch manager Robert Raim said the […]
Raibus catering gets three more years
RAMU NiCo Management (MCC) Limited has signed an agreement with the joint venture company National Catering Services-Raibus to provide services at its sites. The agreement allows NSC-Raibus to continue providing […]
Forum focuses on helping farmers
THE Coffee Industry Corporation’s productive partnerships in agriculture has thanked the International Fund for Agricultural Development for sponsoring its participation at an agriculture forum in Indonesia. The South-South Forum on […]
Ramu NiCo to pay out royalties to landowners
THE Ramu nickel mine in Madang has generated a significant profit out of which royalty payments will be paid to landowners by end of this year. Mines director for the […]
Lack of oil and gas regulation a concern
By GYNNIE KERO THE petroleum and energy industry needs an authority to look after the interests of industry players as the department lacks the capacity to deal with the growing […]