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An epic journey in the last 6 years

15/02/2012 08:12

Suspended CEO Peter Loko. By Peter Loko (courtesy of Sharp Talk) I received a letter from Sir Mekere Morauta Minister for State Enterprises on Monday the 13th of February dated 10th February 2012 of my suspension. I thank the Minister for teaching me a lot about life. The process...

Morauta: Telikom PNG Ltd on the verge of insolvency

14/02/2012 20:00

Telikom PNG Ltd employees face an uncertain future warns Sir Mekere. Picture courtesy of IPBC State-owned telecommunications company Telikom PNG Ltd is on the verge of insolvency, State Enterprise Minister Sir Mekere Morauta revealed today. The former Prime Minister, who...

Belinda's incomplete journey

13/02/2012 20:01

The late Belinda John Kembu who was a passenger on the ill-fated journey of MV Rabaul Queen. Picture and story by Alexander Nara. It was not just an ordinary Christmas holiday for Belinda John Kembu when she travelled to Kimbe three weeks ago to see her parents and...

Pacific Islanders could lose sea cucumbers and lobsters

12/02/2012 15:26

A Palau fisherman with his catch. Picture courtesy of SPC/Mecki Kronen Pacific Island communities could lose sea cucumbers, lobsters and other fish species unless villagers and local fishermen set up conservation areas. Noumea-based Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)...

Doctor: I have seen pregnant women kicked with safety boots

12/02/2012 12:01

MSF's Dr Nina Rajani and a Papua New Guinean colleague look at a patient at the MSF Family Support Centre at the Angau Memorial Hospital in Lae, Morobe province. Picture courtesy of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Global humanitarian medical aid organisation Medecins Sans...

Armed cops bar Chief Justice from court precinct

03/02/2012 22:42

Papua New Guinea’s Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia has told colleague judges and court staff that armed policemen prevented him from entering the court precinct today. The policemen, who were led by deputy police commissioner Simon Kauba, stopped the chief judge despite being served...

Papua New Guinea journalists threatened by soldiers

01/02/2012 21:57

IN HAPPIER TIMES: Peter O'Neill MP talks while Sir Michael Somare and National Alliance Party heavy Simon Kaiwi listen during government formation in East New Britain province following the 2007 general election. The month-long tussle for government legitimacy by Papua...

Woman magistrate retires after 37 years of service

30/01/2012 22:27

Principal magistrate Thomas Morabang presenting a gift to retiring magistrate Christine Kowor Anawe. Picture and story courtesy of NBC News. The East Sepik province in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has bid farewell to its longest serving female district court...

The favourite son of Asaro, Sir Sinake Giregire

29/01/2012 23:49

Former Papua New Guinea politician, the late Sir Sinake Giregire. Picture courtesy of NRI By Dr Henry Okole I drove into the car park of the Shady Rest Motel at about 10 am. It was 28 of December 2011, the third last day of the year. The rain that morning was not going to keep me...

Asaro's favourite son, Sir Sinake Giregire

29/01/2012 23:19

Former Papua New Guinea politician, the late Sir Sinake Giregire. By Dr Henry Okole I drove into the car park of the Shady Rest Motel at about 10 am. It was 28 of December 2011, the third last day of the year. The rain that morning was not going to keep me away from this...

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