Day: March 4, 2022
A symbol of friendship
COVER STORY By Dr ANDREW MOUTU THE breaking of the spear signifies a special bond of friendship between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The occasion which prompted this ceremonial gesture […]
A special enconter with Sir Michael
TRIBUTE By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK THE first death anniversary of late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare brought memories of former Deputy Police Commissioner for Administration Francis Mugugia’s encounter with him […]
How many languages does PNG have?
LANGUAGE In these monthly discussions we answer one question about language in PNG and beyond. This month we are looking at the number of languages PNG has. IT is common […]
Growing ‘Asakeya’
LIFE By EHEYUC SESERU HUGE yam species called ‘Asakeya’ in the local Keyagana dialect of Tarabo people in Okapa, Eastern Highlands, is significant among the people. Asakeya is harvested and […]
Sir Michael’s life demonstrates respect
TRIBUTE By PETER ESILA PEOPLE must not forget about an important virtue, to respect one and another in life says Prime Minister James Marape. Marape, during the candlelight vigil to […]
Pesticides have harmful effects on freshwater organisms
ENVIRONMENT By GELINDE NAREKINE EVERY now and then, we hear and read about big industrial waste disposals into aquatic environments (freshwater bodies and the ocean), and the subsequent degree of […]
Cycling for change
CLIMATE CHANGE By BENJAMIN KEDOGA CONSIDERING that Milne Bay is the largest maritime province in Papua New Guinea, this is a big ask for the cyclist. Thus, to understand what […]
Strengthening mental health services in the Pacific during COVID-19 and beyond
HEALTH IT was a special day on Abemama Island when community leaders gathered in the ‘maneaba’, the meeting house at the heart of every community in Kiribati. Tekinano Karereiti, a […]
BPNG gives banks K206mil in FX
THE Central Bank makes available K206 million (US$60 million) in foreign exchange currency to commercial banks each month, says acting governor Benny Popoitai. He assured companies in the country that […]