Day: August 7, 2018
Sports told to stop or move
By ISAAC LIRI SPORTS that use the elite sporting venues in Port Moresby have been told by the PNG Sports Foundation to complete their competitions before September 24 because of […]
MPs should be based in their districts
VOTERS want to see their MPs based in the provinces and provide the necessary support to their respective district development authority and provincial assembly. They should be there to administer, […]
Overseas markets found for coconut products
By LEMACH LAVARI Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK) has helped 15 local businesses sell their products overseas, says industry services general manager Alan Aku. Aku told The National that the three […]
Study finds lack of pension causes poverty
A STUDY has revealed that the lack of urgent and effective response to pension exclusion among Papua New Guinea’s elderly population can emerge as the dominant cause of increased poverty […]
Abel confirms budget loans move
By MARK HAIHUIE BUDGET support loans totalling US$250 million (K827.2mil) is expected from the Asian Development Bank and World Bank, says Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel. The ADB […]
KPHL donates solar panels to volcano victims at care centre
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd has donated 52 solar panels and kits to displaced Kadovar islanders at Dandan care centre in East Sepik. Managing director Wapu Sonk said that these kits […]
MP calls for Treasurer to release audited reports of SOEs
SHADOW Minister for Treasury and Finance Ian Ling-Stuckey has called on Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel to release audited reports of State-owned enterprises. He claims those entities had […]
NGI pushing for 2 spots in Lae’s Besta FA Cup
By ISAAC LIRI THE Besta Football Association Cup in Lae is coming up next month and the New Guinea Islands are looking to send two teams to represent the region […]
Dabaris bid gains support from affiliates
By JACK AMI THE Central Dabaris bid for next year’s Digicel Cup has been backed by the 17 affiliates that make up the Southern Confederation. The league representatives made this […]
Muruks use unauthorised uniform in last-round loss
By MELTON PAIS THE Mendi Muruks ended their Digicel Cup season not just with a 22-16 loss to the Gulf Isou but did it wearing an unauthorised uniform last Sunday […]