Day: February 8, 2018
Study reveals plight of coffee
By SAMANTHA RINA PHAMA Communications Officer A recent market study of Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry has revealed several major issues that prevent the sector from generating higher volumes and […]
Clean seed system for commercial sweet potato production
Sweetpo tato is a major staple crop, particularly in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Other than growing it for household consumption, it is fast becoming a commercial crop that […]
Understanding the Diamondback moth
Diamond back moth (DBM) is a very important insect pest that affects mainly the leafy vegetables like, Chinese cabbage and round cabbages. The pest has the potential to destroy 90 […]
Province presents 20-year agro plans
THE Oro Provincial Administration is seeking technical assistance from the National Department of Agriculture and Livestock in preparing its agriculture and livestock development plan. The division of agriculture and livestock […]
East Sepik bishop reveals 3000 ‘confirmed’ last year
MORE than 3000 people were confirmed as Catholic faithfuls in East Sepik last year, according to Wewak diocese Bishop Joseph Roszynski. He welcomed the commitment by the people, especially the […]
East New Britain youth band to star in concert
A LOCAL ministry band in East New Britain has been invited to perform this weekend at the Sir John Guise Indoor Complex, Port Moresby, when Covenant Creed launches its second […]
Manam leaders want a school
Manam leaders want to start a high school at the Mangem care centre to accommodate the 150 students who cannot find a school in the province. Acting Iabu local level […]
‘Kadovar volcano erupting at low levels’
THE Kadovar volcano in East Sepik continues to erupt at low levels and has settled into a stable situation since it first erupted on Jan 14, the Rabaul Volcano Observatory […]
Saonu plans to develop ‘neglected’ border communities
Morobe’s border districts have been missing out on development and Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu plans to deal with that nelgect by taking development to those communities . Morobe shares boundaries […]
Students get a telling-off: Show discipline and behave like elites
Students gathering at the provincial government building for scholarship-related issues have been asked to “act as students” and “be disciplined”. The call was made yesterday after some students went into […]