Day: March 11, 2019
Landowners receive trucks and sawmills from govt
THE Nop Seseku Incorporated Madang landowners have received a K5 million windfall from the government. Nop Seseku ILG Suegi Kelebob chairman and his executives bought five trucks and one sawmill […]
People unhappy machinery for roadworks sitting idle
By JIMMY KALEBE PEOPLE in Finschhafen district, Morobe, have complained after earthmoving machinery brought into the district for road constructions were sitting idle at Gagidu. The machines were brought into […]
Fuel prices increase
PRICES for petrol, diesel and kerosene in Port Moresby have increased between 12 and 16 toea. The price of petrol went up by 12 toea to K3.35 from K3.23 last […]
NID reveals cards and personal info stolen
By JEFFREY ELAPA and HELEN TARAWA THE issuing of National Identification (NID) cards has come under scrutiny because of the theft of the cards and personal details, according to registrar […]
PM: Tax credit scheme backs key investments
By HELEN TARAWA Infrastructure tax credit scheme (ITCS) is an important source of funding to support key infrastructure investments in the country, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says. O’Neill, in his […]
Government support seen as good for scouts’ honour
Governor-General and Chief Scout Sir Bob Dadae says he is happy with Government’s support for the Scout Movement. He was speaking at the Founder’s Day of the World Scout Movement […]
Workers urged to insure health
By TREVOR WAHUNE Finance Minister James Marape has encouraged the workforce to sign up for PNG Health Assurance Company Ltd (PHA) to care for their health. PHA is a national […]
Doctor tells people to be careful with food, drinks
By LULU MARK People should be careful with the kind of food and drink they consume, says the doctor in-charge at the Kidney Foundation, Dr Steven Bogosia. He said it […]
Communities call for govt’s help to build bridge
COMMUNITIES affected by the washed away Bunum Wo Bridge in North Waghi are calling on the government to assist them. The bridge located in North Waghi was washed away by […]
O’Neill wants to see more women in parlt
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill told the national leaders’ summit last week to that it was time to get women into Parliament. “Let’s take a small step with four first representing […]