Category: Highlands
Allan opens market for farmers in Goroka
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Minister Benny Allan has started the Market for Village Farmers project in Goroka and opened a one-day agriculture stakeholder’s workshop. “The aim is to increase sustainable income […]
Health facilities rundown: Birisi
MANY health facilities in Southern Highlands are run-down and have deteriorated over the years, says Provincial Health Authority chief executive Joseph Birisi. Birisi said no maintenance had been done on […]
Candesly’s winning combo
Sacrifice, commitment, hard work and God make a winning combination for any student. For proof, ask 18-year-old Candesly Takeyako, the dux of Paglum Adventist Secondary School in Western Highlands. Candesly […]
Dua wants confusion over airport cleared
AIR Niugini is unable to resume flights to Kundiawa Airport in Chimbu because the runway has been reduced by 65 metres. Link PNG general manager Bruce Alabaster said this yesterday […]
Lack of unity leaves Mt Hagen stuck on toilet issue
THE approval of the Mt Hagen city authority structure by the department of personnel management now paves the way for the implementation of the city plans and vision. Chief executive […]
Gaming board donates 1000 sewing machines to help women
MORE women in Eastern Highlands will now be able to learn to sew following the presentation of 1000 sewing machines by the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Speaking at the […]
New church building a dream come true for villagers
Catholics of White Karanas in Ialibu, Southern Highlands, celebrated the opening of their new church building at Amburungi village. The St Padrepio Catholic Church was a dream come true for […]
University opens door for teachers
By PETER WARI A PRIMARY school teacher who graduated from the University of Goroka (UoG) open campus’s Bachelor of Education in-service programme in Mendi is urging fellow teachers to do […]
Church group opens aid post
MISSION Workers’ Development Service Association (MWDSA) of Avi Block in Anglimp-South Waghi, Jiwaka, has opened its new aid post. The inter-church group comprising of more than 10,000 people from all […]
Rice a recipe for success in Jiwaka
By TONY PALME A COMMUNITY in North Waghi district of Jiwaka will soon benefit from a rice project initiated by an international organisation based in the province. The Wika community […]