Day: August 16, 2018
Better roads can make coffee even better
PAPUA New Guinea coffee has been labelled balanced, good and natural in flavour and aroma, plus a lot of diversity which meet international consumers’ demand. PNG is one of the […]
Schools soccer hailed a success
By ISAAC LIRI The School Football Association Port Moresby has hailed this year’s competition a success despite some hiccups at the start of the season. Association secretary John Agovai said […]
Principal, students build court
TEACHERS and students of Waghi Valley Secondary School in Jiwaka are delighted after opening a new basketball court on Saturday. The occasion coincided with Waghi Valley hosting a sports programme […]
PNG aim high at Fiji qualifier, says Dawes
Papua New Guinea will take a team of young players to the 2020 ICC World T20 East Asia-Pacific qualifier with a winning mentality, says head coach and former Australian cricketer […]
Bank expecting growth despite slowdown
ECONOMIC activity in the country slowed down over the past six months, according to a bank report. Bank South Pacific general manager, Treasury, Rohan George said despite the short-term slowdown, […]
Shooting of student slammed
HIGHLANDS eastern end division commander Nema Mondiai yesterday condemned the action of a policeman in Jiwaka who allegedly shot dead a student on Monday. Mondiai told the relatives of the […]
Business leader defends Pom hotel room rates
By MARK HAIHUIE HOTEL room rates in Port Moresby are reasonable considering the high utility cost operators are burdened with, says Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce president Rio Fiocco. He […]
Hotels agree to lower rates, says official
By HELEN TARAWA MAJOR hotels in Port Moresby have revised downwards the packages they are offering guests during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Summit in November, an official says. Apec […]
Young man’s killing triggers village raid in Kairuku
POLICE in Central are investigating the death of a man which has resulted in the destruction of gardens and a home, police said. Provincial commander Sibron Papoto told The National […]
Police out on roads in safety blitz
Traffic police are conducting road checks at various parts of Port Moresby to identify unroadworthy vehicles as well as conduct awareness on road safety. According to NCD police traffic director […]