Day: June 2, 2021
WITNESS
THIS section of the road at Angau Drive, Turua Avenue at Manu Auto Port, Port Moresby, needs to be fixed. This is a familiar scene in most of the capital […]
Casino could be costly for us
THE Editorial in The National yesterday “Gambling can ruin lives”, is very clear on that type of entertainment industry and its consequences. On one side are those who make the […]
LETTER IN BRIEF
What’s up with UoG? THE recent change of high positions in the University of Goroka is politically-motivated. Why can’t the former vice-chancellor remain until his term is up? How was […]
Social media being used to defame others
WITHOUT regulatory oversight in social media, it is an open season for sacked employees, estranged spouses, disgruntled supporters of politicians and the all walk of unhappy people resorting and venting […]
Adapt Egypt’s rice production model
THE article “Data collection challenge” published on page 28 of The National on May 10, is vital information for socioeconomic development in Papua New Guinea. Similar sentiments were expressed by […]
Biometric voting system is possible
I DON’T trust the Electoral Commission. It always gives excuses about lack of funds and capacity to defer the implementation of the biometric voting system, which most of us have […]
Reopening Porgera mine critical
THE re-opening of Porgera gold mine in Enga later in the year is undoubtedly an eagerly awaited event that many individuals and businesses are looking forward to. Porgera holds promise […]
Study: SMEs need credit facilities
A LACK of credit facilities restrains the growth and development of locally owned small-to-medium enterprises (SME), according to the National Research Institute (NRI).The institute released a discussion paper yesterday calling […]
Trainers complete village farmer’s livelihood training
A GROUP of trainers has completed a village farmer’s livelihood improvement training programme in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands. The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (Cefi), through Care International, conducted […]
Firm increasing charges
By CLARISSA MOI TERMINAL operator International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) South Pacific will increase stevedoring and handling charges, says chief executive officer Robert Maxwell. Maxwell told The National that […]