Day: May 3, 2018
Rabaul Gurias challenged
HAVING watched the Gurias’ consecutive games in Kokopo, I see they have a significant problem in not having a goal kicker who can kick. A goal kick is an additional […]
Why we need a free press
MANY mouth the words “freedom of the media” in the same way as they murmur “law and order” or “full force of the law”. And these phrases by now are […]
From the newsroom to the mines
PHILIP Samar can always claim that his road to fame started at The National newspaper years ago. That road took another turn last month when he finished off as managing […]
Hilux drives in with new models
By LEMACH LAVARI Ela Motors has launched two new models of the 8th generation Toyota Hilux in Port Moresby. The 8th generation Hilux began production in 2015 and was first […]
Bank approves membership for PNG
Beijing: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Governors has adopted resolutions approving two applicants to join the bank, bringing AIIB’s total approved membership to 86. This round of […]
‘Dreaded’ coffee borer detected in Usino
A NEW detection of the dreaded coffee berry borer (CBB) pest has been confirmed in Bundi, Madang, just over a year since the first outbreak was reported in the country. […]
K14mil eyed for new truck fleet
By MARK HAIHUIE IPI Transport expects to spend about K14 million this year to increase its fleet of fuel trucks to meet demands of the Highlands road network. Four trucks […]
Juffa wants log levy funds audited
Northern Governor Gary Juffa has called on authorities to audit the log export development levy (LEDL) funds. Juffa told The National that while he commended the Government for taking away […]
Association supports landowners’ concern over entitlements
The Forest Industries Association has expressed its strongest support for landowners’ concerns over the confusion created, and now becoming critical, surrounding the collection and payment of forest landowner royalties and […]
Better economic cooperation with New Zealand eyed
A RENEWED relationship with New Zealand should focus on areas of economic cooperation with less emphasis on traditional aid, says National Planning and Monitoring Minister Richard Maru. This was one […]