Day: January 26, 2018
China to fund agro projects worth K1bil
By MALUM NALU The development of US$330 million (K1.043 billion) PNG-China Integrated Agriculture Industrial Park projects in Western Highlands and Eastern Highlands is part of a massive US$4.46 billion (K14.1 […]
From the mailroom to the boardroom: The story of Ian Tarutia
By MALUM NALU Ian Tarutia turned 50 on Tuesday this week. A few days before he hit the half century, last Saturday, the Nasfund chief executive picked me up at […]
WITNESS
PMV buses using this part of Bumbu Road in Lae can end up like this when they don’t follow the road code. With the roads being so bad, the rule […]
Hospital staff strike affecting people
THE staff of the Gerehu General hospital have been strike for the past month, causing the people in the community to suffer. This is especially little babies, who are missing […]
Film-making too expensive
I wish to reply to comments made on a programme on EMTV by a panel on Jan 10. A local, claiming to be a film maker, said Papua New Guinea […]
Query over selling of payslips
Is it right for education payslips to be sold on streets? I recently entered two private finance companies in Madang and was surprised to see them printing teachers’ latest payslips. […]
Where is Madang district heading?
I write to congratulate Madang Open MP Bryan Kramer for his plans and initiative in moving around his LLGs and discussing ward development plans with the people. However, talks are […]
Kimisopa challenged
I have thoroughly monitored and evaluated service delivery in Goroka under the captaincy of Bire Kimisopa and his crew over 10 years. History hides no secrets but tells the truth. […]
Pay up full 9pc pay rise
IT’s funny to see in the media that the State owes teachers K400 million on the so-called three per cent pay rise. Teachers are hardworking public servants and to be […]
When will the super be paid?
In last week’s papers and on TV news, I came across the subject of Nambawan Super Ltd not settling final superannuation entitlements to its members or retired public servants. This […]