Day: September 21, 2016
PX sacks pilots
By MALUM NALU AIR Niugini has sacked eight pilots for allegedly taking part in a “politically-motivated” stop-work in July which caused flight delays and cancellations. They are Captain Joe Kumasi […]
Flights to benefit PNG
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says increased investment and the creation of more jobs will result from the establishment of commercial flights between Port Moresby and Townsville in North Queensland. After […]
Hospital waiting for promised K10 million
THE Wewak General Hospital in East Sepik is yet to receive a K10 million funding promised recently by the Government, according to chief executive officer Mark Mauludu. During a visit […]
City lacks parking areas
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THERE is not enough land in Port Moresby to build public car parks, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says. Parkop’s comments follow calls for the city […]
Police to investigate cause of death
POLICE have started investigations into two deaths in Kokopo during the 41st Independence anniversary weekend. Acting East New Britain police commander Senior Insp Joseph Tabali said yesterday that the deaths […]
Training focuses on gender-based violence
A new type of training called ‘Sasa’ was conducted in Port Moresby to help Pacific organisations to increase awareness on gender-based violence (GBV) and help women and girls participate fully […]
Support Pacific region: Pato
IMMIGRATION and Foreign Affairs Minister Rimbink Pato has urged development partners and non-government organisations in the international community to support the Pacific region. He told a conference in Washington DC, […]
Senior officers undergo training
POLICE supervisors must guide new recruits in their work, Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Guiness says. He was addressing supervisors during the opening of a week-long competency acquisition programme for police […]
Fitzpatrick helps Lewas get tactical
By HUXLEY LOVAI FORMER Australian international cricketer Cathryn Fitzpatrick, pictured, was in Port Moresby last week to help with the CPL Lewas training as they prepare for the women’s cricket […]