Day: October 18, 2021
PNG-born Clough continuing family business
By DALE LUMA BRIAN Bell Group chairman Ian Clough calls Papua New Guinea home. He was born here, began his education here. He is a PNG citizen. “My father had […]
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Most trusted A recent world survey found that doctors are the most trusted profession at 64 per cent. At the other end are politicians (10 per cent). Just above the […]
WITNESS
THIS storm drain in Tabari, Port Moresy, is filled with rubbish. This is unhygienic and a health risk to the public. Also, clogged storm drains are a cause for flooding […]
Monitor teachers’ attendance
TEACHER absenteeism is a great concern in the country. Honest and faithful teachers are concerned about their students and teach while some teachers are handing around on the street or […]
Our leaders should step up
BOTH dailies recently echoed the frustrations of Prime Minister James Marape during last Wednesday’s Parliament sitting in regard to the slackness of provincial health authorities (PHAs) around the country. According […]
Support call by Sir Peter
IN the recent parliament sitting, Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas commented on the need to engage the Australian and New Zealand police personnel in the Papua New Guinea general election […]
Wake up, deal with Covid-19
THE surge in the Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in some provinces in the country and the threat of the Delta variant should be a walk-up call for everyone, and more so, […]
State loses from costly mistakes
FORMER prime minister Peter O’Neill has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the purchase of K2 million diesel generators sitting idle in Port Moresby and Lae. He was charged with […]
Porgera to start in April
By PETER ESILA Porgera mine operation in Enga is expected to start in April following the signing of the starting agreement by the Government and Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNL) on […]
Ramu NiCo completes maintenance of its refinery
THE Ramu NiCo Management Ltd has completed its final overhaul maintenance for the year at the Krumbukari mine and Basamuk refinery. The developer of the nickel/cobalt mine in Madang stated […]