Day: September 18, 2017
Ex-National Library officials jailed for misappropriating K110,000
TWO former officials of the National Library and Archives in Port Moresby have been jailed for a total of seven years for abuse of office and misappropriating more than K110,000. […]
Landowners welcome proposal to reopen airstrip to allow services to resume
LANDOWNERS of the Turiboiru airstrip near Buin town have welcomed a proposal to reopening it and allow air services to return to Buin and South Bougainville. South Bougainville MP Timothy […]
Tari airport to be ungraded
By LUKE KAMA TARI airport in Hela will be redeveloped and upgraded at a cost of K55 million. An agreement for the project was signed between the National Airports Corporation […]
Morobeans told to unite, work together
AS the economic hub of the country, it is crucial that Lae has an appropriate government body such as the Lae City Authority to administer services properly, Governor-General Sir Bob […]
Police heads scolded for lack of control
A COMMUNTY leader in Southern Highlands has blasted heads of the police force in Mendi for what he said was poor command and control of their officers in the province. […]
Pokajam: We need investment in Tuna
PAPUA New Guinea Fishing Industry Association chairman Sylvester Pokajam, pictured, says the country must attract investors if it is to become a major tuna source. “At the moment, most of […]
Kaupa ready to address social issues in electorate
MORESBY North-East MP John Kaupa says there are a lot of issues including law and order to address in the electorate. “Security issues, economic activity participation, growing unplanned settlement, poor […]
MP: Being independent brings change
DEI MP Wesley Nukundj has urged the people of his district to stand on their own feet and not to depend on others. “If you have a lamp, but do […]
School celebrates Independence Day despite limited resources
KeLowaghi Primary School in Western Highlands celebrated Independence Day on Friday despite the financial problems it was facing. Teacher Monica Ekip said the Catholic agency school held a “fantastic celebration”. […]
Teachers in Enga marks day on track
THE Enga Teachers College celebrated the Independence Day anniversary by hosting a 8km track event in which 40 men and 20 women partcipated. College principal Michael Homingu stated the race […]