Day: November 29, 2018
Fiji dash PNG’s hopes of making 4th straight final
FIJI ended Papua New Guinea’s hopes of making their fourth straight final with a comprehensive 5-1 victory at the Oceania Football Confederation Women’s Nations Cup in Mare, New Caledonia, yesterday. […]
Fuzzy Wuzzy finals on
TWENTY teams are still in the running for the Fuzzy Wuzzy 9s finals as the competition runs into its fourth day. Eight teams have bowed out. In the top 16 […]
Drug war needs better weapons
A COLLECTIVE effort is required to address the growing number of people arrested and charged in relation to the cultivation and sale of marijuana. This problem has been around for […]
Govt will support coal power plant, says Basil
By PETER ESILA THE Government will support any type of energy-producing sources developed in the country, including coal, says Minister for Energy Sam Basil. Basil, one of the major proponents […]
Aust, Santos deal includes scholarship for workers
The Australian government entered a new partnership recently with Santos Ltd to build the technical and management capability in the country’s natural resource sector. The partnership includes a new scholarship […]
PNG continues to import skilled workers: Dept
Papua New Guinea will continue to import 95 per cent of its technical skills workforce from overseas, says Department of Works’ director of human resources Michael Sula. He said this […]
Chairman wants Voco Point facilities reactivated
Newly-elected chairman of Morobe Fishermen’s Cooperative Society (MFCS) Sasa Zibe is determined to reactivate fisheries facilities at Voco Point and Lae Main Market depots to meet increased demand in Lae. […]
MRA begins awareness on mine activities along pipeline routes
By PISAI GUMAR MINERAL Resource Authority (MRA) says awareness has been undertaken along the pipeline routes of Wafi-Golpu mine down to Lae terminal, especially to identify safety hazards. It said […]
ExxonMobil pumps out hope
EXXONMOBIL has been marketing petroleum fuels and other refined products in the country since 1922. Today, it accounts for about 35 per cent of the market. Mobil Oil is a […]
Referee Vocale commends revival of national boxing championships
By ERIC PIET A referee has lauded the revival of boxing championships in the country, saying that the sport is crucial in helping youths achieve something meaningful in their lives. […]