Day: January 19, 2018
Report looks at impact of LNG project on housing
The latest volume of PNG National Research Institute’s publication, Spotlight, highlights the impact of the PNG LNG project on the cost of housing. The paper emphasises the importance of considering […]
Union wants probe done quickly
By PHOEBE GWANGILO THE Papua New Guinea Teachers’ Association is calling on the East Sepik government to speed up investigations into allegations facing an education division staff. Governor Allan Bird […]
Association seeking support for teachers
The Papua New Guinea Teachers’ Association is calling on provincial education divisions to assist their teachers by supporting them financially to further their studies. “We encourage provinces to allow their […]
O’Neill invited to world meet
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill will be the first Pacific Islands leader to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting when it takes place next week in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The prime […]
Bad rural bridges falling down
By PISAI GUMAR RoadS and bridges in rural outback areas in Unggai-Bena district, Eastern Highlands, have deteriorated over the years and local farmers are using makeshift bridges to transport their […]
PMVs with white plate ‘illegal’
It is illegal for public motor vehicles to operate with white number plates, National Capital District officer in charge of traffic Joseph Salle says. Salle told The National that it […]
Police struggling to get info on traffic offences
NEW National Capital District officer in-charge for traffic Joseph Salle has raised concerns regarding traffic officers’ access to information for traffic offences. Salle told The National that it had become […]
Plans for Buin cocoa nursery set
Member for South Bougainville Timothy Masiu, pictured, said a memorandum of understanding would be signed with the PNG Cocoa board paving the way for two officers to be stationed in […]
Put more effort in work, staff told
By LUKE KAMA NATIONAL Statistician Roko Koloma is asking for a 100 per cent effort from his staff this year. Koloma told them skills and knowledge was not a substitute […]
Founder of Mt Hagen’s Kui Charity Hope Centre dies
By ELIAS LARI THE founder of the Kui Charity Hope Centre in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands, passed away last Sunday after a short illness. The late Paul Ari, was described […]