Day: February 21, 2024
A new Porgera, old wine in new bottle
This is the second blog in a two-part series on the reopening of the Porgera gold mine. Read the first part of this blog on the devpolicy.org website. “It’s the […]
Agents of Change
Making all countries in Asia and the Pacific more dynamic, healthier, wealthier, and better By Dr QU Dongyu Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) We all […]
How trip to India changed Cynthia’s way of thinking
By JACINTA COHLEE EAGER to expand her knowledge to meet the demands of the era of technology, teacher Cynthia Changau decided to venture into a new chapter in her life. […]
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That vote If Parliament’s private business committee accepts in its meeting today the motion for a vote of no confidence filed by the Opposition, the Speaker is expected to put […]
WITNESS
Eastern Highlands’ Okapa Road is, again, inaccessible. Locals say district, provincial and national leaders have conned them. Waisa villager Stanley Tarpei, of south Foreh near Ivingoi, told The National: “Our […]
All prime ministers delivered
MEMBERS of Parliament will use their prerogative to decide on the prime minister on the floor of Parliament come vote of no-confidence (VoNC) day. Either James Marape or Allan Bird […]
Conglomerates killing PNG
BLACK economy is a segment of a country’s economic activity that is derived from sources that fall outside of the country’s rules and regulations regarding commerce. PNG is experiencing inflation […]
Lessons learnt will hearten PM
I WATCHED the style of leadership displayed by Prime Minister James Marape including his policies, visions and decisions made over his term in office. Some of his actions were uncalled […]
Near-suicide due to tuition fees
TUITION fees for most universities and colleges in the country are increasing, and parents and guardians are working hard to meet the required fees before the end of registration. In […]
Putting price tags on tribal fights
I CAN still remember way back in the 1980s, my clan and tribesmen would purposely have round-table discussions for engaging in tribal warfare with another tribe for a known reason. […]