Day: May 21, 2018
Compensation hinders development, says Soloma
OKAPA MP Saki Soloma says compensation and handouts are hindering the development of the district. He said his two priorities were to build roads and bridges to provide access to […]
Military fires back at critics
Implementation of the PNG Defence Force White Paper 2013 costs money and cannot be achieved under one commander’s term, force chief of staff Captain (Navy) Philip Polewara says. He said […]
E-commerce law good for trade: AG
THE proposed E-Commerce Bill will provide a safer, more secure and faster platform for people and external traders to trade on the internet, says Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Davis […]
Air Niugini pilot who flew PM on official trips mourned
By PETER ESILA HE was determined, committed and worked hard to make his dream of becoming a pilot a reality and that is how the name Captain Vincent Kipma became […]
Work starts on highway
By LUKE KAMA THE Southern Highlands-Gulf Highway is no longer a dream — construction and sealing work have started on the first section, Works Secretary David Wereh says. Wereh told […]
Four-lane road sealing to be completed in October
SEALING the first section of the four-lane Kagamuga-Keltiga Road in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands, is expected to be completed in October, according to the contractor. China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) […]
Gulf takes lead to help government collect taxes from businesses
THE Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) and the Gulf government want to ensure businesses in the province follow the law and pay their fair share of taxes. This was announced when […]
New road law imposes tough penalties
The new road traffic Act which comes in effect on June 1, will see tougher penalties imposed on law breakers, says Road Traffic Authority (RTA) chief executive Nelson Terema. He […]
Clearing work at public solicitor’s office uncovers 19th century land files
By HEZRON KISING Thirty-two land files dating back as early as the 19th century were handed over to the National Library and Archives by the Public Solicitor’s Office in Port […]
Rugby club donates K10,000 to give Moresby, Hagen ophans hope
BY MICHAEL LAI About 250 orphans under the care of Links of Hope PNG received a K10,000 boost from Port Moresby Fiss-Potts Rugby Club (FPRC) on Saturday. Hubert Kikira, the […]