Day: October 7, 2021
Cops recapture escapee accused of rape, murder and robbery
By ROSELYN ELLISON POLICE Mobile Squad 17 from East New Britain have captured one of the most wanted criminals in the country and an escapee at the Konogogo village in […]
‘Teachers are pillars of society and nation builders’
TEACHERS are a group of people that are overworked and survive with less pay, but are committed to their vocation which is producing the nation’s human resource, a senior public […]
School celebrates World Teachers’ Day
MORE than 1,000 students from St Therese Catholic Primary School are prepared to celebrate the World Teachers’ Day in Port Moresby. Grade 5 teacher Cathy Nukunj told The National that […]
Retiring teachers urge others to be committed to profession
By ELIAS LARI TEACHING is a noble career and those willing to become teachers must be committed because they are the ones who determine the future of this country, a […]
Cabinet appoints Thompson as NRI chairman
THE National Executive Council (NEC) has appointed Wilson Thompson as chairman of the National Research Institute (NRI) board. NEC, on Sept 14, appointed Thompson along with other members for a […]
Women’s group’s plan focuses on empowerment
By ELIAS LARI A WOMEN’S group in Enga recently launched its five-year plan with the aim of developing women and promoting their issues. The Porgera resident women’s association (PRWAI) of […]
‘Honey producers need support’
LOCAL honey producers are earning a good income from their efforts but more needs to be done to support the industry, a farmer says. Tella Loie, from Bena, Eastern Highlands, […]
School receives K100,000 to complete year
KARKAR Secondary School in Sumkar, Madang, received K100,000 from the provincial executive council (PEC) through Governor Peter Yama on Monday to complete the final quarter of the year. The cheque […]
Australian envoy joins participants in university tour
AUSTRALIAN Deputy High Commissioner Paul Lehmann recently met participants of the Australia Awards University Leadership short course and toured the facilities at the Divine Word University in Madang. The Australian […]
MP focuses on quality education
USINO-Bundi MP Jimmy Uguro says he is keen on seeing more children from his district having access to quality education. Uguro, who is Education Minister, recently visited a remote part […]