Day: October 15, 2018
Betel nut ban and clean city
WHILE the ban, or partial ban, on the sale of betel nut is in effect in some parts of Port Moresby, it is a cowboy’s estate at Rainbow. You hardly […]
Time for a change
THE greatest change you would wish for and target is not so much to change the great nation of PNG or the world but to change yourself. As you change […]
Burning bridges
IN wars of olden times, armies often burn the bridges they crossed into enemy territory to ensure there was no turning back and the only way was ahead. If you […]
Lae behind in development
PAPUA New Guinea has celebrated its 43rd independence anniversary but Lae is still way behind in terms of development. The leaders in Lae are still following the same routine they […]
Development plan praised
THE launch of the medium-term development plan 3 by the Government is a unique national development plan that incorporates all the vital sectors of the economy. It is a profoundly […]
Basil wants quota as he pushes for coal-fired plant
Energy Minister Sam Basil, pictured, says Papua New Guinea should have a quota for burning coal. He was speaking when advocating for a coal-powered electricity plant in Lae. Basil said […]
Donald wants rice imports cut to save K800mil
About K800 million is spent annually on importing rice to feed the eight million people of Papua New Guinea, says North Fly MP James Donald, pictured. He said this when […]
Solar-powered machines make light work on the farm
A SECOND rollout of solar-powered rice milling machinery took place on Saturday at Wampit village, Huon Gulf in Morobe. Markham received its equipment on Thursday, This was made possible through […]
Kumuls named for Knights
GOAL-kicking ace Rhyse Martin, Dan Russell, Willie Minoga and Edene Gabbie were left out of coach Michael Marum’s national rugby league squad for the two-match series against the England Knights […]
HK get consolation win
HONG Kong registered their first win over the Hebou PNG Barramundis on their tour last Friday in the third and final international 50-over series at Amini Park. Batting first, PNG […]