Briefs
Funds to be audited: Basil
THE K20 million Budget 2019 allocation for the 2020 national census will be audited, National Planning and Monitoring Minister Sam Basil says. Acting National Statistician John Igitoi said he was relieved as he had assumed office under many controversial circumstances, particularly on the use of the funds this year.
Implement policies
ADMINISTRATORS and political leaders nationwide should ensure development projects are carried out in their districts and provinces, Department of Implementation and Rural Development acting secretary Aihi Vaki says. The people from Waigani will always talk about policies but the real implementers are the administrative and political leaders on the ground.
Administration to rebuild SHP
THE Southern Highlands government will allocate K30 million from its internal revenue to rebuild the province after the February 2018 earthquake that caused massive destruction. Governor William Powi said while millions of kina were donated nationwide and abroad, nothing much had been achieved in terms of rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructure.
Book to guide youths
THE National Youth Development Authority has reviewed a youth council guidebook that will be rolled out in Hela this year. The updated book will help guide locals in providing directions to youths on how to form groups and how to establish youth councils.
Tonnes of rice for support
THE 63rd annual Goroka Show continues to attract corporate sponsorships from private companies, the latest being the Homestate Cooperation that donated 3,000kg of its Frangipani rice products. The presentation was made by the cooperation’s branch in Goroka on behalf of chairman Paiboon Tony Wetwattana to the show committee.
Former governor hails show
FORMER Eastern Highlands Governor Julie Soso hailed the 63rd National Gaming Control Board Goroka Show staged over the weekend at the National Sports Institute as a great success for families. “This is one of the best show I have ever watched which becomes like a family occasion, especially for children,” Soso said.
Take bold step to move
LAE city Lord Mayor James Khay on Monday at Sir Ignatius Kilage acknowledged the presence of the people, young and old, who have come from far and wide to celebrate the country’s 44th Independence anniversary. Khay told Papua New Guineans who congregated that independence was indeed very special for the country when leaders took the bold step to lead the country.
Leader thanks MP for roads
LEADERS should focus on service delivery aimed at improving people’s lives, an Engan businessman says. Win Kambi thanked Fisheries Minister and Wabag member of parliament Dr Lino Tom for building more than 10 roads and also for delivering other basic services to the people.