Day: November 9, 2021
WITNESS
Being stuck in traffic is a constant burden for drivers in Port Moresby, especially during peak hours. The National caught this man having a break on the sidestep of a […]
Sir Pita Lus was a real hero
SIR Pita Lus was a real hero because although, in terms of education, he only went as far as standard 3, it did not stop him from teaming up with […]
Don’t let PNG be pawn in global politics
While our current foreign policy has not changed much since Independence – “Friends to all and enemies to none” – it is interesting to note a few political parties in […]
Climate change battle one-sided
THIS is an observation on the costs and benefits of global warming. Notably, China and Russia are already buying time to delay the “zero emissions” deadline of 2050 to go […]
Authorities must look at expanding Mt Hagen
THERE seems to be no planning at all these days when it comes to establishing or extending new urban development. This seems to be the case especially for Mount Hagen […]
Focus on construction and agriculture
TOO much emphasis on future billion dollars projects is not helping the economy. There is uncertainty hanging over Papua LNG, Pasca project, Wafi Golpu Mine, Ramu 2 Hydro Scheme, Mayur […]
Regulate pharmaceutical industry
THOSE in the medical profession have and would always be quick to alert the public against using alternative or traditional herbal remedies which have never been scientifically tested for their […]
Space for more banks: PM
THERE is space for one or two more banks in the country, Prime Minister James Marape says. Marape said this when launching the PNG Think Tank’s online crowdfunding concept last […]
K5mil jetty for fish vendors
A JETTY project worth K5 million currently under construction at the Vunapope-Omorong beach front in Kokopo, East New Britain (ENB), will serve small craft operators and fish vendors once completed. […]
PM welcomes commission’s initiative to resolve tussle
PRIME Minister James Marape has welcomed the news that a four-year leadership tussle affecting the regulatory body Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea has now been resolved. The commission is […]