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No political interference will distract me, says Manning
POLICE commissioner, David Manning says he will not be distracted by “political interference from self-interested individuals working to sabotage” the police force. He was responding to an application filed in […]
Marape appoints two cabinet ministers
By KELVIN JOE GUMINE MP Lucas Dekena has been appointed Education Minister to replace the late Jimmy Uguro, while Bogia MP Robert Naguri is the new Energy Minister to replace […]
Opposition queries government’s delay in funding of agencies
OPPOSITION Leader Douglas Tomuriesa has called on Prime Minister James Marape to tell the people if the Government is broke, or is it another case of incompetence. Tomuriesa was responding […]
Boram has response plan: Chief
EAST SEPIK Health Authority chief executive officer Matthew Kaluvia says plans to respond to emergencies and medical evacuation are still under way for the redeveloped Boram hospital. Kaluvia said this […]
Flooding forces relocation
ATEMBLE villagers in Arabaka, Middle Ramu, Madang, have been relocated to safer ground following Ramu River flooding. Community leader Howard Bagiro said they had never experienced such flooding before. Water […]
Man dies after 4-day walk
By MAJELEEN YANEI A MAN from Southern Highlands’ Bosavi, who has been sick for over a month, died on Monday after walking for four days to reach Kutubu’s Pimaga Rural […]
Emergency in ESP
By GYNNIE KERO A STATE of Emergency has been declared for East Sepik following widespread damage and deaths from Sunday’s magnitude 6.9 earthquake, recent floods and landslides. Provincial disaster committee […]
Manning’s arrest refused
AN attempt to get a warrant to arrest police commissioner David Manning had been refused by a Committal Court in Waigani on March 15, 2024. The application was made by […]
Enga gun smuggling under probe
By ANTOINETTE POIVI ENGA police commander Chief Supt Fred Yakasa has put together a team to investigate those funding and supplying weapons and ammunition to Enga. “We have enough information […]
Madang’s top cop calls for care on highway
By GLORIA BAUAI MADANG police commander Robert Baim says commuters travelling on the highway between Lae and Madang must exercise caution because of the road condition. Baim said at least […]