Day: October 1, 2020
Don’t forget former govt officers
MY father Puri Malt of Warkie clan of Dei Council in Western Highlands served in the 1960s as a tultul, peace officer, magistrate, and a councilor. He served as a […]
Fix road in Angoram
THE Angoram road has been the vital link to people in the Sepik River to access services in Wewak in the years and time the member concerned and relevant authorities […]
Explain delay in teachers’ payment
TEACHERS in the country are still waiting for their consumer price index (CPI) entitlement payment for 2020. The same payment for 2019 ceased on pay 14 of this year. The […]
Ban alcohol in Jiwaka
THE call by Thomas Eling of Kulka village, Jiwaka, is timely following the fight between the Tongeiamb tribe burning 100 houses and killing of three people from Chimbu living at […]
Stop harming girls, mothers without proof
MY soul is crushed every time I see the daily news with stories of women suffering at the hands of men who are supposed to protect them. Our cultural practices […]
Public service still letting people down
I HAD to walk three days and two nights only to collect my National Identification (NID) card but the officer who served me advised me to collect it after a […]
Prioritise census for a better PNG
THE national population and housing census scheduled for this year will now be held next July. The deferral of the census was due to the impacts of Covid-19 on health […]
Society reports K2mil net profit, 17pc growth
THE Nambawan Savings and Loans Society (NSLS) has declared a net profit of K2.05 million for 2019, representing a 17 per cent average growth since 2017. Chairman John Cholai said […]
Kina Bank aims to raise equity
Kina Bank aims to raise an equity of K224 million. The bank invites eligible shareholders to buy additional shares in the business. Business reporter CLARISSA MOI talks to Kina Bank […]
Departure creates opportunity
THE departure of foreign-owned banks from the retail banking space provides an opportunity for others to fill the void after they leave, according to the PNG Chamber of Commerce and […]