Day: February 25, 2019
Wafi Golpu land debate
THE days are counting down towards the signing of the Wafi Golpu project agreement between the developers, landowners and the Government. However, the people of Morobe and their leaders are […]
Southern Highlands’ troublesome journey
SOME say Southern Highlands is having a resources curse. Resources curse, also known as the paradox of plenty, refers to the paradox that we have an abundance of natural resources […]
Good relationships, bad relationships
A RELATIONSHIP – regardless of whether it is romantic, diplomatic, family, social, peer, or something else – should bring peace and stability. A relationship affects one’s moral and ethical attitude […]
Make schools safe again
THE front page report on The National on Thursday (Feb 21) calls for tougher sentences on people convicted of sexually abusing minors. Anyone who is mistreated, harassed and abused sexually […]
Schools unsafe for girls
The parent in Southern Highlands who reported the teacher who raped his daughter should be commended. He chose not to accept compensation and reported the matter to police and the […]
Council getting tough on ‘PNG Made’ logo
By CLARISSA MOI The PNG Manufacturers’ Council has placed strict controls on the use of the ‘PNG Made’ logo, says chief executive officer Chey Scovell. “Because we have ensured it […]
Festivals seen as one way of boosting tourism
SMALL medium entreprise (SME) tourism festivals can generate considerable revenue with an attractive itinerary, a tourism promoter says. SME Tourism board member and advocate Francis Steven said SME tourism was […]
Plan for beche-de-mer to be submitted for approval
By GYNNIE KERO National Fisheries Authority says it has a revised beche-de-mer management plan which will be submitted to its board for approval. Managing director John Kasu was responding to […]
LLG polls in court
THE Ombudsman Commission has filed a court reference seeking the court’s legal interpretation on the Government’s decision to defer local level government (LLG) elections for more than three months. Chief […]
Wera to lead Hunters
By JACK AMI ADEX Wera will lead the SP PNG Hunters in 2019 with Moses Meninga the team’s vice-captain. The 28-year-old, who is the Hunters’ only surviving original member from […]