Day: June 8, 2022
PNG second last on UN list
PAPUA New Guinea ranks 160 out of 161 in the 2021 global gender equality index, United Nation Women country representative, Themba Kalua says. Kalua said gender inequality was a major […]
Women networks need to function properly, says UN
A society will not enjoy human rights, peace, sustainable and inclusive development if women are excluded in the decision making, United Nation Women says. Country representative Themba Kalua said it […]
Airline decries oil spill on airport runway
AIR Niugini chief executive officer (CEO) Bruce Alabaster says delay of flights and closure of airports affect both domestic and international earnings. “The cancellation of flights into Kagamuga airport in […]
Official says high power rates, unreliable supply affecting sector
HIGH power rates and unreliable supply are affecting the country’s energy sector, Solar Energy Association PNG president Christian Lohberger says. “Papua New Guinea has extremely high electricity prices by global […]
NGO taps into coffee business
A NON-GOVERNMENT organisation (NGO) focusing on helping survivors of family and sexual violence, has launched its own coffee brand to sell in Australia, an official says. Femili PNG patron and […]
Vendors establish committee
LOCAL vendors in Vanimo, West Sepik, have established a committee that can help address concerns and challenges they have, thanks to the establishment of Vanimo Urban Vendors Association. The association […]
District establishes team to study economic zone
A TECHNICAL team for the Gazelle Agro-Industrial Special Economic Zone (GAISEZ) has been established to do feasibility studies on endorsed projects in Gazelle, East New Britain (ENB). GAISEZ chairman Sam […]
A talent worth your special event
Twenty-five-year-old saxophonist Evan Wemin is making a name on social media with his original local flavoured saxophone musical tunes. Wemin had been attracting recognition from his musical compositions posted on […]
Brother stabbed
By PETER WARI GENERAL election violence is on the rise, so as the death toll with one more recorded in Southern Highlands from an argument between two brothers over a […]
Airport cancels all flights
ALL flights into Mt Hagen’s Kagamuga Airport in Western Highlands are suspended following oil spill on the runway, according to the National Airports Corporation (NAC). NAC managing director and chief […]