Day: September 8, 2017
Schools need cultural studies
I SUPPORT the idea of including culture as a subject for schools in Western Highlands to protect our cultures and traditions. In fact, this should happen to all schools in […]
Teachers still not paid
Many teachers on Bougainville have not been paid since the 2016 and 2017 auto suspension. What is happening? We’ve suffered enough. We’ve written many emails, made telephone calls and even […]
We should change our attitudes
PAPUA New Guinea is easily by way of size, resources, population and potential the largest of the Pacific Island nations. That is an undeniable and undisputed fact and, yet, we […]
Show gets K50,000 from tourism board
THE Tourism Promotion Authority has thrown its support behind the Goroka Show with a K50,000 sponsorship. Authority chief executive Jerry Agus said it was the oldest show which continued to […]
Mine sets example to promote local catering services
OK Tedi Mining Limited will use the Fubilan Catering Services as a benchmark for local companies providing services to the firm. OTML deputy chief executive and general manager external relations […]
Ok Tedi to pay interim dividend of K160 million
OK Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) will be paying an interim dividend of US$50 million (K160 million) this month. OTML chairman Sir Moi Ave, pictured, attributed this to a strong first […]
People’s bank budgets for sudden financial needs
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THE People’s Micro Bank Limited (PMBL) can now help their members cater for unforeseen financial needs arising from deaths in their families, chief executive Anthony Dela Cruz […]
Twinza Oil nears drilling stage of Pasca project
TWINZA Oil says the company is in the final stages of preparations for drilling of the Pasca A4 appraisal and development well at the Pasca A gas condensate field offshore […]
Goroka prepares to meet the world
THE Goroka Show has had a great impact on the local economy during the 60 years of its existence, says show chairwoman Keryn Hargreaves. She said accommodation in Goroka were […]
Bank launches Bel Isi insurance plan
THE People’s Micro Bank is offering more than K2500 insurance to members for a K20 premium only, chief executive Anthony Dela Cruz says. He said during the launching of the […]