Day: December 28, 2017
Teachers need to improve
I AGREE with GT Niaworo Tangs Native Observer of Lae that the standard of education must be raised in Papua New Guinea. Teachers are partly to be blamed for the […]
No room for students
THE government’s free-education policy is causing overcrowding in secondary and high schools while at the same time our tertiary institutions don’t have the capacity to absorb this population growth. For […]
Time to stop the eviction of NHC tenants
THE forced eviction of tenants by the National Housing Corporation from its properties around the country should be stopped and the State-owned entity should be directed to change tact. Article […]
Digicel thanks subscribers for registering SIM cards
DIGICEL subscribers have been patient and understanding during the period of SIM card registration, said the company’s chief financial officer, Ketan Mehta. Registration is free, with the exercise being carried […]
Telikom launches mobile services in East Sepik
TELIKOM PNG has launched a 3G/4G service in East Sepik to become the third telecommunications provider there. Maprik town mayor Paul Dugi said the launch of the service if proof […]
Emstret launches internet buggy for rural schools
Emstret Holdings Limited has launched a solar-powered Wi-Fi internet buggy to provide internet services especially for rural schools. Difrector Vani Nades said the internet buggy was a first of its […]
Govt wanting to host India, Pacific Islands in forum
The government has proposed to India that Papua New Guinea hosts the 3rd Forum of the India-Pacific Islands Cooperation next year. Minister for National Planning and Monitoring Richard Maru, pictured, […]
Fleming on banking and growth
Bank South Pacific has had several notable developments in what has been an economically challenging year. Business reporter MARK HAIHUIE speaks to Bank South Pacific chief executive ROBIN FLEMING. Q: […]
Ramu NiCo payments on card
ABOUT 200 bank account have been opened for Ramu NiCo landowners with royalty payments expected to be deposited there early next year. “Despite all the challenges and difficulties, we are […]
Extractive industry transparency report hailed
Treasury Minister Charles Abel has commended a recently released report as progressing Papua New Guinea towards becoming more transparent in the extractive sector. The 2016 Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative report […]