Month: May 2019
PM Marape wants to ‘get to work straight away’, will appoint cabinet today
By GYNNIE KERO PRIME Minister James Marape says he wants to get to work straightaway and is expected to appoint his cabinet ministers today. After his swearing-in, Marape said there […]
PM keen to boost agriculture
The National’ senior writer MALUM NALU, in mid-May interviewed newly elected Prime Minister James Marape on Papua New Guinea’s strive to transform the agriculture sector into a world standard revenue […]
Resignation of O’Neill as Prime Minister
Peter O’Neill resigned as Prime Minister yesterday because of the looming motion of no confidence. This is two part piece, our commentator on national issues FRANK SENGE KOLMA traces the […]
Catholic students learn to create short films
STUDENTS from Catholic institutions attended a media education seminar on creating short films on the theme “safe family, happy family” last week in Port Moresby. The programme included 50 student […]
Thirty men join training on violence against women
THIRTY men from Lae, Wewak, Madang and Alotau joined the PNG Council of Churches congregation in a five-day training programme on violence against women in Port Moresby this week. United […]
Tambul people preparing to launch banner for Bible
THE people of Tambul, Western Highlands, are preparing to launch the banner which was designed in 2015 to welcome the 400-year old Bible to PNG from the United States. The […]
Parents urged to be mindful of spiritual values imparted to children
CHILDREN are future of our churches and the country and we should change for a better society, Lutheran church pastor Geocengadang Kedabing says. He said parents needed to be mindful […]
WITNESS
Table that were used to sell betel nut being burnt by NCDC city rangers near in Waigani. Despite the betel nut ban in Port Moresby and the penalties that could […]
Bands are a sleeping giant
THE Japan Ground Self-Defence Force Central Band was established in Asaka campus and is one of the top bands in Japan. They normally have annual concerts mid-year which attract tourist […]
Letters in brief
Prime Minister’s post: Those who moved to Laguna camp were offered the Prime Minister’s post to break ranks may have been disappointed and seven days to complete a motion of […]