Day: October 2, 2017
Erosion highlights problems with Lae
I read in The National (Sept 29) about the damage caused to Lae’s riverside properties by the erosion of the banks of Bumbu River and the threat the river bank’s […]
Pipeline deal completed
We have completed all the processes required to be paid for the pipeline running through our land. These includes clan vetting, ministerial determinations, and bank accounts for all clans. Our […]
Finschhafen still in the dark
THE people of Finschhafen are still waiting for new MP Renbo Paita to explain how he will improve roads, rural electrification, and the economy. Other MPs have been explaining these […]
Kumuls selection no easy task
THE coach and selectors of the Papua New Guinea rugby league World Cup team will have a difficult task picking their squad because of the quality of players available here […]
Data collection the way to go
I support the effort of the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA) to introduce new ward record books as reported in The National on Friday (Sept 29). […]
No results without action
If you are in a position of power and influence than you have the means to deal with the issues facing our people. And dealing with those issues needs action […]
We should all be paying our share of taxes
THE Internal Revenue Commission, by its own admission, is unable to collect all taxes due to the State so any move to decentralise that responsibility will be a step in […]
All-women rescue team gears up for challenge
THE Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum executive director Dr Albert Mellam says women are slowly joining the male-dominated field of emergency response in the extractive sector. This […]
Twinza discovers more potential gas fields in Gulf
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THERE are areas in the Gulf of Papua which have undeveloped gas discoveries, Twinza Oil Ltd managing director Huw Evans, pictured, says. Twinza is working on developing […]
Teach agro-business in class, says official
AGRO-BUSINESS, marketing and business planning should be taught with agriculture at universities and not as separate subjects, an official says. The manager of Coffee Industry Corporations’ productive partnerships in agriculture […]