Day: September 5, 2017
Top team for Jiwaka
THE people of Jiwaka wishes to congratulate the three district MPs who have been rewarded with one ministerial and two vice-ministerial portfolios. We thank Prime Minister Peter O’Neill for allocating […]
Betel nut ban supported
I support Powes Parkop’s ban on the sale and chewing of betel nut in public places. I cannot see a reason why it is so hard to control the use […]
Frustrated poll official
IT is frustrating for temporary workers like us who worked during the election period and are still waiting for our outstanding payments from the Electoral Commission. It has been almost […]
Police assault at Pari village
ON Aug 12 between noon and 3pm, policemen in uniform entered Pari village. They went to a family home, called out an occupant and beat him up in full view […]
From boys to men
THANK you Malum Nalu and The National for running an article on Bugandi (The Weekender, Aug 25). The article brought tears to my eyes. I was a student when ship […]
Good on you, Piggies
Congratulations University Piggies for winning the grand final against Brothers. Some of us were not present on Saturday to witness your win but you have made us proud. Congratulations to […]
Good news about Komal
On Tuesday, April 22, 2017, my radio was tuned into the broadcast of the first sitting of Parliament. What made my day was the declaration by Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae […]
There are better ways to protest
WHILE one can fully understand where the Koiari people are coming from in terms of their demands for better equity from the government, we cannot – and should not – […]
Oil Search reaches young readers in Fly River
OIL Search Limited has donated books and stationeries to two remote elementary schools in Fly River, Western, which face difficulties in accessing public services. The OSL Stakeholder Engagement team donated […]
Mine sees Agrikids as sustainable project
BARRICK (Niugini) Limited, the operator of the Pogera gold mine, has introduced a new project to develop interest in agriculture among young people. PJV Community Development officer Peter Tumun said […]