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Time for PNG to stop neglecting its border districts

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News that matters in Papua New Guinea On the Indonesia's side … Sota Park (Merauke) On PNG’s side … Wereave, just a dirt road with no signs of infrastructure development - PIX  courtesy of The National Time for PNG to stop neglecting its borders PORT MORESBY: What is life like for Papua New Guineans at the Papua New Guinea (PNG)-Indonesia border like? There is a shocking difference in quality of life, government services and infrastructure development in PNG’s Wereave and Indonesia’s Sota. PNG Cyber Monitor found this rare news feature on the two towns or districts on both sides of the border: People crying out for help, development at the border October 30, 2019 The National Main Stories   Article Views:  151 Clifford Faiparik The National senior reporter CLIFFORD FAIPARIK visited Wereave and Sota nestled along the Southern Papua New Guinea (PNG)-Indonesia border on Oct 18 and 19 and found shocking comparative living c

Be a smart consumer!

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Supermarket sales/deals for the week Be a smart consumer! PORT MORESBY:  Groceries and food are a daily necessity for everyone. It is with this in mind that PNG Cyber Monitor is making a weekly compilation of deals offered by supermarkets here. Be a smart consumer, get the best out of your kina by checking out the prices and planning your shopping. The list below is a service for the convenience of our readers and followers. This is it: Brian Bell Christmas Wises Competition, Astronomical national prizes! K250,000 Christmas Wish Giveaway: Metal beds - single (K365 save K130), double (K445 save K150), bunk (K745 save K150); Veneer Storage - side table (K85 save K40), Wardrobe 2-door (K370 save K125), Wardrobe 3-door (K500 save K175); Value Foam Mattresses (from K70 to K350); Spend K50 instore to go in the draw for a chance to win amazing prizes this Christmas. - As advertised in The National  on Thursday Oct 31, 2019. Christmas Wises Competition, makin

Be a smart consumer!

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Supermarket sales/deals for the week   Be a smart consumer! PORT MORESBY:  Groceries and food are a daily necessity for everyone. It is with this in mind that PNG Cyber Monitor is making a weekly compilation of deals offered by supermarkets here. Be a smart consumer, get the best out of your kina by checking out the prices and planning your shopping. The list below is a service for the convenience of our readers and followers. This is it: Brian Bell Brian Bell spring clean-out: home & CO - Save up to 50% on BPA-free food containers 250ML rectangular, pack of 4 (K6), 1.2Lt rectangular pack of 2 (K10); 430ML, square, pack of 4 (K12 save K6), 660ML rectangular, pack of 3 (K12 save K8); Plastic colander white (K6 save K4); Bins - 27LT swing top bin, white (K36 save K9), 40LT bin touch top lid (K76 save K19), 1.5 litre clip container, tall (K12 save K6); BPA-free clip on food containers - 1.5LT tall (K12 save K6), 1.4L low (K12 save K6), 1.7LT square (K15