Day: October 1, 2021
Journalists told to be fair, sensitive in reporting conflicts
JOURNALISTS should be fair, sensitive, responsible, objective and truth-seeking when reporting conflicts and issues happening in the country, a senior journalist says. Former National Broadcasting (NBC) managing director Joseph Ealedona […]
Sir Silas’ casket arrives in Port Moresby for funeral
THE casket bearing the body of former governor-general Sir Silas Atopare will arrive in Port Moresby today from Goroka, Eastern Highlands. The family of Sir Silas will be met by […]
Compo not allowed: Manning
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA POLICE Commissioner David Manning says using compensation payments to settle serious crimes will not be tolerated by law enforcement. He said this after it came to his […]
Chamber of mines, petroleum applauds gas project deal
THE Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum has applauded the signing of the Heads of Agreements (HOA) for the P’nyang Gas project. Chamber president Anthony Smare said: “Our […]
MP unhappy with deal
NORTH Fly MP James Donald is disappointed over the Government’s deliberate inaction to overlook the people of North Fly when it and ExxonMobil signed the P’nyang Gas agreement in Houston, […]
PM welcomes international investors, says PNG open for business
PRIME Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea “remains open for business” as it welcomes bona fide international investors to the country. Marape said this during his inaugural United Nations […]
Commission gets K40mil for election
ACTING Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai says the commission has received K40 million from the Government this week for conducting next year’s general elections. Sinai said the commission would use the […]
Pundari presents K2mil cheque to university
FINANCE Minister Sir John Pundari presented a cheque for K2 million to Divine Word University on Wednesday while at the campus to officially open the new faculty of arts and […]
Resign from public office to contest election: Minister
LOCAL level government (LLG) presidents, mayors and ward members who wish to contest in next year’s National Elections should resign from public office by end of this month (Oct 29), […]
‘Need for women’s participation’
A RECENT forum by transport sector agencies has highlighted the need for increased participation of women and capacity building in the maritime sector. The transport sector coordination, monitoring and implementation […]