Day: September 4, 2017
Government agencies urged to develop climate-smart policies
MINISTER for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change John Pundari has called on government agencies responsible for infrastructure to develop climate-smart policies. Pundari spoke during his welcome reception as the Environment, […]
Lands unit to secure public spaces
By HELEN TARAWA Minister for Lands and Physical Planning Justin Tkatchenko and National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop jointly announced the establishment of the a Land Advisory Unit last Friday. […]
NCDC agrees to take over resettlement of Paga Hill residents at 6-Mile
Negotiations are underway between the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) and developer Paga Hill Holdings to sign an agreement to transfer the exercise of resettling people evicted from Paga Hill […]
Customs enforces ban on betel nut, alcohol, drugs
The PNG Customs board has imposed zero tolerance on alcohol, betel nut and drugs in the workplace. Chief Commissioner Ray Paul announced the board’s decision last Friday during the visit […]
Wingti reveals big plans for Western Highlands
Following the swearing-in of provincial assembly members last Friday, Western Highlands Governor Paias Wingti expressed gratitude towards the people and announced big projects expected in the province. Wingti asid this […]
Governor excited over young blood in administration
WESTERN Highlands Governor Paias Wingti is happy that the province has visionary young leaders to drive development and deliver services to the people. Speaking at the swearing-in of assembly members […]
Praise for Pundari’s leadership in climate change efforts
CLIMATE Change and Development Authority (CCDA) managing director for the Ruel Yamuna says efforts to address climate change in the country are progressing well because of stability in political leadership. […]
Lack of funds delays inspection
THE Department of Implementation and Rural Development (DIRD), mandated to coordinate and facilitate service improvement programmes (PSIP and DSIP), has no funds for the inspection and monitoring of programmes and […]
Sasindran welcomes tax decision
WEST New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel has welcomed the government’s decision to allow provincial governments to collect their own tax revenue from next year. In 2012, the government revoked the […]
Hela hospital gets K10 million to improve health services
MORE than 300,000 people in Hela will have better access to healthcare as a result of a K10 million incentive grant for the redevelopment of the Hela Provincial Hospital in […]