Day: August 15, 2018
Fashion: Good and the bad
THE modeling and fashion industry in Papua New Guinea is relatively new and like so many new industries, it is bound to be met with widespread scrutiny and criticism. I […]
Distribution of wealth unfair
THIS country will never rid itself of the ongoing law and order issues in our cities, towns and villages until there is a fairer pattern of urban and rural development. […]
Betel nut ban should stay
THE ban on betel nuts in Port Moresby should be maintained after Apec because we are already seeing a cleaner Port Moresby city, a reduction in petty crimes around markets […]
Primary education
IT is beneficial and worthwhile for a developing country like Papua New Guinea to invest in primary education. It increases the economic and social returns of an individual and enhances […]
Police roadblock
I WRITE in support of the letter by As Pin on Aug 9 regarding the roadblock at the Yonki part of the Highlands Highway. I am sure the writer noticed […]
National teams and naming rights
THE naming rights issue with regards to the rebranding of our national sporting teams by corporate sponsors, with their names or products, is a bad reflection on our sporting administration […]
Coffee research station giving electricity to villagers
The Robusta Coffee Research Station in Madang is providing electricity to more than 1000 people at the remote Omuru sub-station in South Ambenob. Power is being provided by a 200-kilovolt […]
Convention held to promote alluvial mining
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC Alluvial miners in Papua New Guinea are among those attending a convention and tradeshow in Lae. The two-day convention and tradeshow which started yesterday is an initiative […]
Basa happy with positive outcome of tuna meeting
Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Patrick Basa, pictured, has expressed satisfaction at the outcome of the 13th Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Ministerial Meeting held in Nauru recently. The […]
Gabbie in doubt
By ISAAC LIRI SP PNG Hunters fullback Edene Gabbie could miss Sunday’s round 23 Q-Cup match against the Wynnum Manly Seagulls says coach Michael Marum. The speedster pulled out midway […]