Day: November 10, 2017
Fighting odds for chance to learn
By GYNNIE KERO Ten-year-old Michael Aisi is a little older than his elementary preparatory classmates but that’s because a regular school refused to enrol him when they discovered he had […]
Prisoners get food gift in fellowship move
The Salvation Army donated food to Buimo prison during the closing of the in-prison fellowship programme on Wednesday. Church representatives donated three bags of cabbages, three bags of sweet potatoes […]
Firms hailed for helping schools
AN education official in Morobe has commended businesses in the province for taking an active role in supporting schools. Morobe secondary school inspector Gibson Dom yesterday said businesshouses were sponsoring […]
Former army officer arrested
A FORMER PNG Defence Force officer in Finschhafen was arrested by Morobe police two weeks ago following a land dispute 16 years ago when a number of houses were burnt […]
Housing issues affecting teachers
By REBECCA KUKU NATIONAL Capital District’s education division executive officer Simon Temane wants authorities to make housing part of teachers’ employment condition. Temane said the majority of teaching positions in […]
Old buildings, lack of funding a challenge for Moresby tech
THE Port Moresby Technical College needs a major uplift in its ageing infrastructure, acting principal Henry Wamingu said. Wamaingu said this during the launching of the institution’s Strategic Management Plan […]
Tyres keep Paraka rolling
By ELIAS LARI YOU will not see Olik Paraka sitting idly by waiting for handouts. As the father of eight children he can’t afford to. Today, after those early years […]
Koki fish market a success story
By HELEN TARAWA in Vietnam THE fish market in Koki, Port Moresby, is setting a standard for fishermen to grow their operations and contribute to the economy, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation […]
Japan keen to fix neglected road
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK The Japanese government has expressed interest in developing a neglected road in remote Pomio, East New Britain, MP Elias Kapavore says. Public Service Minister Kapavore said the […]
Villagers praised for capturing escapee
THE Rakunai community in Central Gazelle, East New Britain, has been commended for making a citizen’s arrest of an escapee from Kerevat jail. Acting police commander ENB Senior Inspector Joseph […]