Day: November 27, 2018
Escapee on life sentence found and shot
By MARJORIE FINKEO A wanted criminal, who was serving life sentence in the Lakiemata jail in Kimbe but had escaped, was shot in his house last week. Provincial police commander […]
PM, Momis reaffirm B’ville referendum will take place next year
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and Autonomous Bougainville Government President Dr John Momis have reaffirmed their decision to see the referendum takes place next year. They met in Port Moresby last […]
Servicing of debt included in national budget: Abel
THE 2019 Budget and appropriation bills passed by Parliament do account for national debt servicing, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel says. Abel, in response to claims by the […]
Apec leaders embrace digital future and open economy: PM
DESPITE the less-balanced and downside risks in the economic growth of the Asia-Pacific region, the member Apec economies will promote an open economy in the region. Prime Minister and Apec […]
Parliament ‘does not’ have cover for damage
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Parliament does not have insurance cover for damage done by members of the Apec Joint Security Task Force, Clerk Vela Konivaro says. Konivaro said yesterday that there […]
District launches development plans
By ZACHERY PER Dedication and commitment of public servants is very important to implement development plans, says South Korean Ambassador Kang Kymgu. He said this when launching Kundiawa-Gembogl district’s agriculture […]
Time to convert ideas from Apec into action
By LUKE KAMA The conclusion of Apec means that it’s now time to convert ideas into action to benefit the people and country, retired Australian serviceman and Kokoda Trail operator […]
Provinces need good plans
Opposition Leader Patrick Pruaitch says that provinces need good plans to make use of resources to bring development to the people. Pruaitch said this yesterday during the East Sepik provincial […]
Apec focuses on free, open trade
THE 30th Joint Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Ministerial Meeting in Port Moresby has reaffirmed its commitment to deal with risk and uncertainties, including trade barriers experienced in the region. In […]
Summit an eye opener
THE recent Apec Leaders’ Summit has been an eye opener for many small-medium enterprises in the country, a Lae businessman says. Powerboss (PNG) Ltd managing-director Michael Pai said it was […]