Day: August 22, 2016
US rolls past Spain to sixth Olympic gold
RIO De Janeiro: The United States women’s basketball team thumped Spain 101-72 to claim a sixth straight gold medal on Saturday to rubber-stamp their credentials as one of the greatest […]
Budget up for review
By MALUM NALU THE Government is expected to table in Parliament this week a supplementary budget to address financing and cash-flow issues it is facing. Leader of Government Business James […]
Water PNG, Eda Ranu may merge
By MALUM NALU THE Government plans to merge Eda Ranu and Water PNG to address the water and sewerage problems in the country, according to Public Enterprises and State Investment […]
IDG to be paid on Friday
By GYNNIE KERO INFRASTRUCTURE Development Grants (IDG) of K35 million for landowners in two licensed areas (PDL 1 and PDL 7) in Hela will be paid to Hides Special Purpose […]
Govt to support churches, schools
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has committed to work with churches and maintain free education. He thanked the churches for their commitment and support during the opening of the new Georita […]
Commissioner warns officers
POLICE Commissioner Gary Baki has warned police officers to observe the law and perform their duties with commitment and pride. Baki reviewed a police parade in Kimbe, West New Britain, […]
Barracks to reduce lodging cost: Baki
By JACKLYN SIRIAS POLICE Commissioner Gary Baki says the new barracks at Bomana will reduce the cost of accommodation for police officers during the soccer world cup in November. He […]
BSP donates water tanks to school
By JAMES APA GUMUNO THE Bank of South Pacific has donated four 9000-litre water tanks to the Hagen Tee Primary School in Mt Hagen under its community programme. Branch manageress […]
Doctors improve surgery methods
By OGIA MIAMEL SURGEONS at the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) recently conducted a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) on a heart patient, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Noah Tapaua says. VATS is […]