Day: October 10, 2018
Aussie lawyers and judges help train PNG law students
SEVENTY-eight students from the Legal Training Institute (LTI) have undergone training in modern commercial litigation practice under a team of judges and lawyers from Queensland Bar Associates and LTI staff. […]
Platform needed for youth innovation
YOUNG people have lots of innovative ideas about producing clean energy and mitigating climate change, an entrepreneur says. Ruth Bihoro, co-founder of a local social entrerprise called Clean Tech Chillers, […]
UOG’s blind students sit exams in a Pacific first
BY JASON DOM EIGHT blind students at the University of Goroka disability inclusion resource centre sat for their examinations recently. This was made possible through the leadership of Dr James […]
Second chance for dropouts
SCHOOL dropouts in East Sepik have been offered a second chance to continue their education. St Andrews Avet Community College is part of the Government’s initiative to include students who […]
Catholic canoe festival helping youths meet their life targets
THE Catholic Youth Canoe Festival in Siassi Island is scheduled for Nov 3-8 and involves five local parishes and the Lae diocese. The activities are a canoe race and swimming, […]
Safe water for Goroka eyed
NEARLY 80 per cent of the population of Goroka district in Eastern Highlands need safe water and proper sanitation, according to the District Water Sanitation Hygiene Programme. Programme coordinator Martin […]
Allan opens market for farmers in Goroka
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Minister Benny Allan has started the Market for Village Farmers project in Goroka and opened a one-day agriculture stakeholder’s workshop. “The aim is to increase sustainable income […]
Health facilities rundown: Birisi
MANY health facilities in Southern Highlands are run-down and have deteriorated over the years, says Provincial Health Authority chief executive Joseph Birisi. Birisi said no maintenance had been done on […]
WITNESS
The National Library in Port Moresby is the institution that houses items of national significance. However, the sign proclaiming its existence does not give us much confidence. Surely, with the […]
Chimbu’s limestone
I am writing regarding the article published in The National on Friday under the headline ‘Chimbu not happy with handling of limestone project’. Chimbu is one the poorest provinces and […]