Day: July 10, 2018
Public service appointments
In its editorial on June 13, The National discussed a topic entitled ‘Picking the right person for the job’. The article was of the view that the Public Services Commission […]
Airport work posed no risk, says top official
THE aviation sector has systems in place to ensure safety and security within the industry, says National Airports Corporation managing-director Richard Yopo, pictured. He told The National that runway maintenance […]
Minister has his mind on forum to discuss mining project
Mining Minister Johnson Tuke will open a forum in Morobe tomorrow to discuss the Wafi-Golpu Project. Concerned parties were expected to share views and ideas to push the project forward […]
Billy’s last stand
MEMORIES of 2014 are spurring on stand-in Queensland skipper Billy Slater to prevent a NSW clean sweep in his State of Origin swansong. Before his 31st and final game for […]
Lewas register 1st win
AFTER a disappointing start to their campaign, Papua New Guinea won their first match of the ICC Women’s World T20 Qualifiers beating UAE by two wickets. UAE batted first with […]
Sports ministry commends union’s moves for unity
VICE-Minister for Sports Wesley Raminai, pictured, commended the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football Union for its effort to find a solution to bringing certain factions together to have the sport […]
Pini to stay with team as support
By ISAAC LIRI PAPUA New Guinea swimming legend Ryan Pini, pictured, will maintain a presence to encourage Team PNG’s swimmers who will be gearing up for next year’s Pacific Games […]
We need tougher laws on knives
MANY say ‘justice has been served’ when a Court sends the offender behind bars for the crime committed. That means a proper punishment or fair treatment has been given by […]
Workshop held to record owners in extractive industry
The PNG Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative’s multi-stakeholder group is hosting workshops on how to record beneficial owners in the extractive industry. The head of the national secretariat, Lukas Alkan, said […]
Solomons seeking strong socio-economic links
SOLOMON Islands and Papua New Guinea should strengthen socio-economic links in light of growing foreign commercial interests in the region, Solomon Islands High Commissioner Barnabas Agna says. He said maintaining […]