Day: November 22, 2018
Economic independence
PAPUA New Guinea after 43 years of political independence still lacks systemic and economic independence. Current and previous governments and leaders were deceived into running our country using borrowed money […]
Apec and the future
NOW that Apec is done, it will not be surprising to hear and see strange and unexpected stories. Apec was a fairy tale for many but the majority in the […]
Transparent referendum
I THANK Robert Ona, from Panguna, for his views expressed in his letter published in The National on Nov 13 regarding my comments on the need for campaigns on the […]
Task force shame
JUST by having a glance at our joint security task force you will see a lot of differences to other international forces who came to provide additional security for Apec. […]
Markham district a drive-away winner
MARKHAM district development authority is the winner of the K128,000 PMV truck in Boroko Motors’ annual lottery in Port Moresby yesterday. Sales consultant Kevin Komun said this was the fifth […]
Ok Tedi funds school’s infrastructure in Western
It was a proud moment for students and teachers of Saint Montfort Primary School in Kiunga, Western, as they witnessed the handing over of the school’s new buildings on Monday. […]
Strengthening global ties vital
Dialogue on the challenges of economic integration and cooperation within the context of rising protectionist pressures and anti-globalisation sentiment is vital. Deputy director-general of World Trade Organisation Yi Xiaozhun said […]
Trump Effect is making Apec boring again
It has not been a good year for diplomacy and summitry. You can call it the Trump Effect. Since the 45th president of the United States proclaimed “America First” and […]
Kaipu crushes hosts
MARIE Kaipu starred with five goals in Papua New Guinea’s 6-2 demolition of hosts New Caledonia in their second group A match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Kone, […]
Morobe FA clarifies affiliation
THE Morobe Football Association (MFA) is an associate member of the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) and has participated in PNGFA-sanctioned competitions over the last two years, according to […]