Day: April 20, 2018
LLG elections
THE likely deferral of the local level government elections is commended. Taking into account the factors highlighted on the front page of The National, it would be wise and fair […]
Don’t be fooled
THIS is a warning to first-time travellers catching a bus from Mt Hagen to other destinations along the Highlands Highway. Do not be fooled by conniving ‘K5 bus crew’. I […]
Comment challenged
I AM disturbed by comments made by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as reported on the front page of The National on Monday. His comments of “I bring […]
There are no failures
Many students in this country are regarded as failures. This has been the case since this country existed. However, let me challenge this status quo. As a matter of fact, […]
Early childhood learning centres
IT is encouraging to see individuals, NGOs and churches taking the initiative in establishing early childhood learning centres in various communities in Central. English phonics and literacy development programme is […]
Let’s leave MPs alone
MOST people already have the wrong impression that their elected MPs have all the answers to their needs and wants. Those who are conscious and aware of the laws and […]
Australia deserves praise for snakebite help
A new partnership to improve access to snake antivenom announced this week is the answer to the prayers of medical officers who deal with snakebite victims. Called the PNG Snakebite […]
Diwai Post Office back in business at Divine Word
DIWAI Post Office has reopened its services at Divine Word University in Madang after several months of closure. Acting officer-in-charge Francis Cholai said the post office operated freight services under […]
Spice farmers winning hotel, supermarket business
By LEMACH LAVARI Two-hundred Eastern Highlands farmers have processed and sold their spices to hotels and department stores in Goroka, according to Spice Industry Development Programme director Mark Sakarias. The […]
Santos cuts guidance after PNG earthquake
Australian-owned oil and gas company Santos has lowered its full-year production and sales guidance due to the shutdown caused by February’s magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Papua New Guinea. The company’s […]