Day: February 7, 2022
K92 mine sponsors student
THE K92 Mining Ltd has sponsored a fourth-year earth science student from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG). 24-year-old Ephraem Nick said he was happy that his full tuition […]
Tackling Papua New Guinea’s resources sector blues
In the first of this three-part series about PNG’s resource sector, FRANK SENGE KOLMA writes about the shifting goal posts Prime Minister James Marape gave notice when he resigned from […]
WITNESS
MOTORISTS travelling through the Pitpit Street, Koura Way and the Waigani Drive junction are advised that there is a temporary detour as the nearby drain is undergoing construction.
Prostitution ungodly, against constitution
PROSTITUTION is unconstitutional and ungodly. No matter what those in favour of legalising it may think, whoever that is involved in this wicked act will find his or her life […]
Staff undergo training to serve clients
THE Motor Vehicles Insurance Ltd (MVIL) has trained 12 frontline staff to improve the quality of support services provided to customers. Nine staff from MVIL’s claims and legal division and […]
High-achieving scholars receive awards for skills
TWO high-achieving Australia Awards scholars from Papua New Guinea have been awarded the Allison Sudradjat Prize for 2021 for their leadership skills and determination to contribute to the country’s development. […]
Country needs good governance, leadership
A MODERN economy is an intricate network of complex interactions between domestic and foreign economic agents, which serves the needs and improves the quality of life of its population. Economic […]
Corruption blocking progress, development
PAPUA New Guinea can be built from hard work and brains. Highly educated Papua New Guineans who deliberately practise corruption using their position of influence and authority will eventually see […]
Marape’s support for local writers inspiring
IT is very uplifting and inspiring to read of Prime Minister James Marape’s strong ambition to help local writers (The National, Feb 4, Weekender). He is the first prime minister […]
Leave fares concern
By ELIAS LARI THE Papua New Guinea Teachers Association (PNGTA) says leave fare entitlements and teachers posting in Western Highlands will continue to become the union’s concern until the provincial […]