Day: April 2, 2019
Taking the heavy load off our roads
WHILE we wait for the paperwork on the implementation of weighbridges in the country, more bridges will continue to collapse because the excess load it has had to endure over […]
India has PNG oil, gas on its radar
NATIONAL Planning Minister Richard Maru has welcomed India to participate in Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and gas sectors. He said this after he met with the Indian petroleum and natural […]
Approval sought to let women work underground
FEMALE mining geologists and engineers will be allowed to work underground once it is approved, says Mining Ministry first secretary David Motsy. He said on Friday that the current law […]
GG warns scams a dead end
GOVERNOR-GENERAL Sir Bob Dadae is appealing for a stop to the “cargo cult” mentality of expecting huge sums of money from the Central Bank. Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles […]
Businesses told to prepare for coming digital era
DELOITTE Australia is encouraging businesses in Papua New Guinea to be prepared for the digital era that is coming once the Coral Sea Cable is completed by the end of […]
Duma backs Mayur proposal and asks PNG Power to consider coal project
PUBLIC Enterprise and State Investments Minister William Duma has asked PNG Power Ltd (PPL) to consider a proposal by Mayur Resources for a coal-fired power project in Lae. Mayur plans […]
Sir Peter wants same Ok Tedi deal for Porgera landowners
By PETER ESILA ENGA Governor Sir Peter Ipatas says the Porgera mine special mining lease (SML) held by operator Barrick must be not be renewed when it expires in August. […]
Football gunning for gold in Apia
The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) has unveiled its plans for the men’s and women’s national teams, with the objective of winning gold at the Pacific Games in Apia, […]
HUNTERs FORUM
Prayer the answer I want to be part of the Hunters devotion programme every Thursday. Prayer can change the team’s fortunes. I have seen the positive effect in the Hela […]
Association wants total revamp of teachers’ form
THE Mamose PNG Teachers’ Association says the processing of teachers’ Resumption Of Duty Summary Sheets (RODSS) is totally inefficient and needs a total revamp. “We need a workable process. The […]