Day: August 23, 2018
B’ville MP slams Australia’s role in referendum buildup
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK AN Autonomous Bougainville Government MP wants the Australian government to replace its advisers with medical officers and teachers in preparation for next year’s referendum. Selau MP Joseph […]
NRI signs deal to help review poll laws
By LUKE KAMA THE Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) has signed an agreement with the National Research Institute (NRI) for the institute to help review the Organic Law on […]
Allan issues demand for annual reports
AGRICULTURE Minister Benny Allan has directed all commodity boards to furnish their annual reports by the end of this month. He said the reports should be tabled in in the […]
Law, order everyone’s business: Bundy
By Elizabeth Vuvu THE East New Britain chamber of commerce and police held a meeting yesterday to come up with strategies to address crime. President David Stein said the meeting […]
WNB completes student subsidies
THE West New Britain provincial government has completed its subsidy payments to its students attending institutions in the country and overseas. This year the K3.8 million allocated from its internal […]
Central and New Ireland forge working partnership
THE Central provincial administration staff were in New Ireland this week to establish working relations with the New Ireland government. Governor Robert Agarobe and his provincial staff were there to […]
No to junk food
By GLENDA AWIKIAK HEALTH Minister Sir Puka Temu has condemned the sale of junk food in schools, urging parents and guardians to ensure children take fresh and healthy food from […]
Farmers want proper irrigation system for dry season
FARMERS in Western Highlands growing fresh vegetables want a proper irrigation system to use during the dry season. This was conveyed at Gaupa village in Baisu, Central Hagen to the […]
Sir Puka reacts to food alarm
THE country needs more awareness programmes and education on nutrition, says Health Minister Sir Puka Temu. “There needs to be awareness and education for pregnant and breastfeeding women, promoting good […]
Ywam crew help boatowners learn to stay safe at sea
THE crew members of the Ywam hospital ship recently taught local boatowners how to stay safe when out at sea. The training was conducted during the visit by the mv […]