Day: May 17, 2022
PNG’s ‘stuck’ exchange rate
What is the nature of the PNG kina exchange rate regime? It is described as floating by the Bank of Papua New Guinea, and as de facto peg by the […]
Engine failure led to crash: AIC
A FINDING has revealed that an aircraft incident at Wobagen airstrip in West Sepik on Dec 1, 2020, occurred following an engine failure, according to the Accident Investigation Commission (AIC). […]
Recognise nurses, says official
By LULU MARK NURSES have ignored risks to treat and save lives in the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic must not go unnoticed, Taiwan Trade Mission representative Oliver Liao says. “Their two […]
Hela tertiary students get K8.5mil assistance
By REBECCA KUKU The Hela Government has funded K8.5million for school fees under its school fee support programme this year. Governor Philip Undialu and his provincial government started the programme […]
Community aims to build own school
By ROSELYN ELLISON THE Valval community in the Tavui ward one in Bitapaka local level government (LLG), Kokopo, East New Britain, will now have their own primary school. Last Thursday […]
Five join local company’s apprenticeship programme
By BOSON WILSON THE 2022 Remington apprenticeship programme attracted more than 700 applicants nationwide with a final five selected to undergo a four-year apprenticeship with the Remington Group of Companies. […]
Mining company offers career pathway for vocational students
STUDENTS attending Kiunga Technical Vocational Training Centre (KTVTC) in Western will be trained by OK Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) to build their careers. An agreement was signed between OTML and […]
ADB to fund three health facilities for Jimi worth K30mil
PEOPLE of Jiwaka’s Jimi district celebrated the launching of a K30 million health project at Karap station on Monday. The three level health centre will be funded by the Asian […]
Game changer
TRIBUTES continue to pour in for the Bulolo MP and Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil with many describing him as an all-rounder. Basil, 52, will lie in state this morning […]
Gure, Iguan to lead Basil’s party
By REBECCA KUKU RIGO MP Lekwa Gure is the new United Labour (ULP) Party leader and Markham MP Koni Iguan is the deputy. The party made the announcement in Port […]