Day: January 22, 2018
Minister tells universities to generate own revenue
UNIVERSITIES have been urged to generate revenue instead of relying solely on the government. Universities were established under their own Act which allowed them to have business arms, said Department […]
Outstanding K4.1mil to be paid, says Czuba
THE University of PNG will receive an outstanding K4 million from the Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (Tesas) this week, an official says. UPNG had received all its operation funds […]
Unitech hiking fees by 10pc
By JUNIOR UKAHA STUDENTS attending the University of Technology in Lae will pay a 10 per cent fee increase this year, Vice-Chancellor Dr Albert Schram says. Schram told The National […]
Climate-resilient roads and bridges eyed
AFFECTS of climate change are putting much pressure on infrastructures, so the Works Department is looking at building climate-resilient roads and bridges, Secretary David Wereh says. Wereh, explaining the department’s […]
Abel meets Nambawan super
Acting Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel has met with Nambawan Superannuation’s management to resolve outstanding contributions the State owes to its members. Abel said a recent National Court decision […]
Changes now working for registration, says Maru
National Planning and Monitoring Minister Richard Maru says there has been a great improvement to the NID registration process since the PNG Civil and Identity Registry Office management changed three […]
Electricity restored govt offices
By Rebecca Kuku POWER supply to seven government departments or premises was restored on Friday after the PNG Power management and the Government agreed on a plan to settle outstanding […]
Arrears and communication breakdown caused blackouts
By Rebecca Kuku A BREAKDOWN in communication and arrears have led to recent blackouts in East Sepik, Western, Tari in Hela and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, acting PNG Power […]
Morobe teachers told to give their best to improve public perception
ONLY 10 per cent of teachers in Morobe fail to stick to their code of ethics resulting in complaints from the public, Papua New Guinea Teachers Association provincial branch president […]
Super review needed:CEO
By Malum Nalu The country’s multi-billion kina superannuation industry is due for a review, Nasfund chief executive Ian Tarutia says. Tarutia, a veteran of the superannuation industry who has worked […]