Day: December 27, 2017
Is education failing youths?
MY observations about school discipline in the ’70s to late ’90s and in the early ’20s up to now in Papua New Guinea are like this. During the colonial era […]
Manus refugees still suffering
It is assumed that all is good when nothing is said. I have been observing and monitoring this daily and I feel saddened for our asylum seekers and refugees on […]
Central Lagatoi denied cup entry
Teamd have been confirmed for the 2018 Digicel Cup, as reported in the newspaper, which also said that Central Lagatoi, a team from Central, did not make it. While I […]
Renewable energy the way to go
A REPORT published in The National this week about engineer Thompson Benguma backing Lae MP John Rosso for a waste management project is a positive move. This is one area […]
University education out of reach for many
WHILE many families are still in the festive mode, those with children attending the University of Papua New Guinea have switched mode and turned to financial planning. The advice of […]
Govt eyeing economic partnership with India
The government’s fact-finding mission to India has resulted in the drafting of a Papua New Guinea-India economic partnership agreement, according to the minister Richard Maru, pictured. The trip to India […]
Customer wins truck in lucky draw
One lucky customer has won a Hino Dutro truck in the Ela Motors ‘Christmas Purchase and Take Delivery’ draw. The winner was Hela Traders. The competition involved the purchase of […]
Govt plans to expand K320m India agreement
THE government is planning to expand an agreement on a promised US$100 million (K321.5 million) from the Exim Bank of India, says a senior government official. “That was one of […]
Deal made for third party vehicle insurance contract
AN agreement has been signed between the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) and Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited (MVIL) on the new compulsory third party motor vehicles insurance regulatory contract. […]
Fisheries keeping loan facilities topped up
THE National Fisheries Authority is continuing a partnership with financial institutions to allow those in the fisheries sector greater access to loans. The arrangements has been in place for the […]