Day: February 4, 2021
Keep up the good work Dr Pok
AS a ward member of Kuiona 1 and a loyal supporter of North Waghi Dr Fabian Pok, I can say that Dr Pok is the best MP we’ve had so […]
Consider relocating Jiwaka headquarters
CONGRATULATIONS to Prime Minister James Marape on a remarkable and memorial visit to the people of Jiwaka last week. The commitment of K200 million for constructing the provincial headquarters and […]
Bribery deeply rooted in PNG
IN reference to The National’s front page on Tuesday, one should understand that bribery is a common practice in our society. Bribery has been here for decades and could be […]
Take heed of weather warnings
THE weather office had issued warning of strong winds sweeping across the seas and seafarers should be cautious with their travels in light of the tropical cyclones. It seems the […]
Kina value drops against USD
By DALE LUMA THE Kina depreciated by 2.9 per cent against the US dollar (USD) in 2020 while the Australian dollar (AUD) appreciated by 16 per cent, says Bank South […]
Association receives truck from New Ireland government
THE Konoagil women’s market association in New Ireland has been given a truck by the provincial government to transport their produce to the market. Governor Sir Julius Chan received a […]
Small-scale production vital
By DALE LUMA SMALL-scale gold production is a very important part of the economy and needs to be nurtured, according to K92 Mining chief executive officer John Lewins. Lewins told […]
Farmer: Jimi can grow cocoa, vanilla
By JINA AMBA JIMI farmer Samson Tun believes that the district in Jiwaka can produce cocoa, vanilla, rice and copra if more attention is given to these income-generating crops. Tun […]
Potential to grow, export rice
PNG spends about K600 million to import 400,000 tonnes of rice a year to meet the demand because there has been little attempt to grow rice on a large scale […]
Farmers benefiting from K200mil price subsidy
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Minister John Simon says farmers will benefit from the K200 million agriculture price support programme. Prime Minister James Marape announced recently an additional K150 million to the […]