Day: January 22, 2018
Nasfund wants to take over running of national housing
Nasfund chief executive Ian Tarutia has suggested that the superfund takes over running of National Housing Corporation. He told The National on Saturday that this was one way in which […]
Relocation planning reviewed
By GYNNIE KERO East Sepik Governor Allan Bird says readjustments have been made on the relocation exercise to a care centre in the Wewak district for the Kadovar people due […]
Kokoda locals raise concerns
THE Kokoda Track Authority has welcomed the decision by the Government to review the authority and has called for an independent investigation into the Kokoda Initiative programme at the Conservation […]
Youths surrender drugs, homebrew equipment
By TONY PALME NEW Jiwaka acting police commander Horim Piamia is serious about getting rid of drugs and homebrew (steam) in the province. “God gave me this uniform and one […]
Public servants paid K4bil a year
By Rebecca Kuku NEARLY K4 billion is paid in salaries to 200,000 public servants each year, Finance and Rural Development Minister James Marape says. He told a meeting with the […]
Policeman shot at roadblock dies
By JACKLYN SIRIAS A POLICEMAN in Hela died after he was shot by armed men when he tried to remove a roadblock at Tigibi, in the Hulia local level government […]
Applications for citizenship considered
The Citizenship Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet early next month to deliberate on citizenship applications for both dual and naturalised citizenship applicants, including West Papuans, Chief Migration Officer Solomon Kantha, […]
Investing in human capital vital for PNG
Investment in human capital is the pre-requisite for the country’s future,to take it out of ourdependence on others, writes PAUL BARKER. IT’S quite heart-breaking to think of poor parents, especially, […]
Joy for mums as Bumbu opens again for business
MOTHERS who do their marketing at 13A Bumbu Market, in Lae, are delighted with its reopening as they can buy and sell betel nuts, garden foods and blouses in a […]
Meri Seif promoting safety for women
NKW Fresh Produce in Lae opened its Meri Seif Market on Saturday to promote a safe market for women and girls to sell locally grown crops and vegetables. The initiative […]