Day: May 2, 2019
Medicinal herb helps young farmer earn income
By ELVIRA GELE NETTLE is a traditional medicinal herb used as a pain reliever by many Papua New Guineans. Stinging nettle is common in undisturbed areas and in moist shady […]
Local spice firm seeks help to promote vanilla
A local company is seeking government assistance to promote and boost vanilla farming in East Sepik. The Munul Organic Spices Export Ltd based in Areseli village, in the Drekikir Local […]
Mum benefits from increased demand for seafood
By ELVIRA GELE FISH have always been an ideal delicacy for those who love seafood, thus, the demand is increasing, says a local fish seller. Karo Dibura, from Hula in […]
NASP to be completed this month
The National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2019-2029 will be completed by the end of this month, says team leader of the experts’ working group putting together the plan, Valentine Kambori. […]
Kombuk: PNG needs a simple, achievable plan
DEPARTMENT of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) acting secretary Daniel Kombuk says the country needs an agriculture sector plan that is “inclusive, simple, measureable, achievable and realistic” for sustainable agriculture development. […]
Soldiers’ wives in Lae prepare to host convention
WIVES of soldiers in Igam Barracks in Lae, Morobe, are preparing to host the 6th military wives convention (MWC) with the aim to encourage spiritual and physical wellbeing as the […]
Church must support people: Priest
THE church should be a place to empower, encourage and support one another and not a place of condemnation, an Anglican priest says. Fr Theophilus Garibo said not supporting and […]
Division hosts parenting session
The non-formal division of Evangelical Lutheran Church education department is hosting an information sharing on positive parenting for child development. The information sharing is a training and mentoring programme for […]
Church communication officials attend workshop in Fiji
SIGNIS Pacific held its regional workshop in Fiji and gave participants an insight on the role of technology and how the Gospel could reach people through different media. The four-day […]
Media seminar for Catholic students focuses on creating videos
A media education seminar (MES) has been conducted for Catholic students in Port Moresby recently focused on creating videos. According to the Catholic Bishops Conference, the first session gave the […]