Day: April 18, 2024
WITNESS
The main bus stop in downtown Port Moresby is expected to see some changes soon. Yesterday morning, workers began removing cement slabs from around the bus station, piling them along […]
Agriculture must be top priority
I WRITE to express my deep concern regarding the current state of affairs in Papua New Guinea, and the urgent need for a shift in development priorities. The time has […]
First-time encounter with toilet roll
EVERY Papua New Guinean has an experience to share, something that they have encountered from the use of an invention or a product that was new, unusual, strange or as […]
Track down, prosecute people issuing threats
I AM troubled by the recent wave of online threats and intimidation directed towards individuals, particularly our elected representatives, who dare to speak out against Government policies. The sentiments echoed […]
Learning to love and work the soil
THE most dangerous people in PNG right now are those who move around with an empty stomach. These hungry people have no food to eat. They are responsible for the […]
Textiles, handicrafts reflect unique skills
PAPUA New Guinea holds a unique position in the global market for textiles and handicrafts. From intricate woven baskets to vibrant traditional clothing, PNG’s artisans produce an array of unique […]
Enough of the blame game
THE tenure of Prime Minister James Marape has been marked by a mix of achievements and shortcomings, highlighting both progress and challenges within Papua New Guinea’s political landscape. Initially rising […]
Improving tax administration
RECENTLY, Papua New Guinea showed an increase in tax extraction from the public and private sectors. Improved tax administration, education, and tax reforms are some of the reasons for this […]
Quality healthcare vital
PREVENTION will always be better than cure, as the saying goes. Time after time we see and hear of our citizens falling to preventable illness or medical procedures and process […]
Sogavare facing uphill battle
Solomon Islands national elections start in Honiara By TERENCE WOOD WHO will emerge as prime minister from the Solomon Islands first general election, which kicked off yesterday in the capital, […]