Day: December 11, 2018
WITNESS
NCD Governor Powes Parkop says that some Closed-circuit television cameras in Port Moresby that have been blocked by pillars and signs will be moved. Those include these ones on Sir […]
Letters in brief
Thank you, Emily: I thank one of PNG’s longest-serving public servants and teacher, Emily Ricky, who has just retired after 44 years of service. My two children were her students […]
Clan vetting and landowner rights
IN 2009, when the Umbrella Benefits Sharing Agreement (UBSA) and subsequent licence-based benefits sharing agreements(LBBSAs) were signed, no proper landowner identification was carried out. The Oil and Gas Act clearly […]
Taurama needs water
I WRITE in support of Wilfred Lunge’s recent letter on this subject. Taurama valley residents and landowners are in need of water. Whether it becomes a community use centralised system […]
Australia and PNG’s sovereignty
I AM astonished and deeply disappointed by the proposal for Australia and the United States to develop the naval base at Lombrum in Manus. Please allow common sense to prevail […]
What has changed, Eastern Highlands?
EASTERN Highlands is said to be the most peaceful place to live compared to other Highlands provinces. With people greeting you with a smile and a hug, you tend to […]
Let’s get it right on HIV/AIDS
I REFER to the letter by Tauna in The National on Friday in which he supports promoting fear to try and prevent HIV transmission and in the process denigrates the […]
Did Popondetta Hospital’s CEO get a fair hearing under the law?
HEALTH secretary Pascoe Kase, I commend your response that appeared on page 7 of The National about the disruption and turmoil caused by the suspension of Popondetta Hospital chief executive […]
ExxonMobil staff help youths clean Komo
STAFF from ExxonMobil PNG’s Hides gas conditioning plant (HGCP) volunteered their time to support youths from the Komo area, Hela, in their community beautification and cleanup initiative. With the theme […]
Firm gets feasibility study for Frieda River project
By GYNNIE KERO Highlands Pacific Ltd has received a feasibility study for the Frieda River copper-gold project from project manager PanAust Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangdong Rising Assets Management […]