Day: December 16, 2019
Online selection ‘inconsiderate’
THERE are so many reasons why the online selection is a failure. Firstly, it is a complicated process and expensive for students to go online to mark their choices. They […]
Pay landowners their shares
THERE were allegations that certain ministers under the then Peoples National Congress led government in late 2017 had colluded on a cabinet decision to make payments to certain factions of […]
TFF fund cut is not ‘taking back PNG’
THE Government has to reconsider its education budget cut. The TFF (tuition fee free) policy has been implemented since 2012 by the O’Neill government and it has been beneficial to […]
No action after 6 months
WHILE addressing the nation after being elected prime minister in May, James Marape gave us great hope when he said he would take back PNG. He mentioned names of several […]
Poverty needs addressing
POVERTY in Papua New Guinea remains a development challenge. Despite numerous efforts to curb, control and contain challenges in the face of development, the rate of poverty in PNG is […]
Audit plan commendable
THE assurance given by the East Sepik police boss, Chief Supt Albert Beli to set up an audit team to investigate the use of LLGSIP funds in all LLGs in […]
Leaders take back districts, provinces
TAKING back districts and provinces is paramount to match the government’s slogan to “Take Back PNG”. Members of parliament and governors – whether in the government or opposition – should […]
Housing troubles city dwellers
HOUSING is an important human need in all Papua New Guinea urban centres and despite the rapidly expanding economy, chances of most urban families acquiring homes of their own remain […]
Airline notes spike in travellers over festive season
TERMINAL 4 at Port Moresby’s Jackson Airport is steadily getting busier this Christmas season, according to PNG Air. The airline, in a statement, noted that its passengers were seeking value […]
Karamui cocoa in ‘Top 50’
THE cocoa produced in Chimbu is ranked as one of Papua New Guinea’s best and in the world’s top 50, says a senior agriculture official. Agriculture and Livestock secretary Daniel […]