Day: March 24, 2017
Non-existent fire hydrants put extensions at risk
By REBECCA KUKU NEW Erima, Nine-Mile, ATS and Taurama are high-risk fire areas in Port Moresby, says Acting Chief Fire Officer Bill Roo. He said new extensions to the city, […]
Court orders stay in pilots’ case
By DEMAS TIEN THE Supreme Court has ordered an interim stay of a national court decision that dismissed a case filed by eight pilots regarding their sacking by Air Niugini […]
Ngangan stresses on efficiency, transparency
FINANCE Secretary Dr Ken Ngangan has stressed the importance of efficiency, transparency and accountability in the use of provincial and district funds. “We are the custodians of public funds,” Ngangan […]
Finance managers’ hailed
HELA administrator William Bando has commended provincial and district finance managers from all over the country for choosing Tari to host their annual conference. He welcomed participants yesterday for the […]
PNG Power slows service
By HELEN TARAWA PNG Power workers have slowed down service delivery nationwide from yesterday in protest over the board and management’s lack of response to their grievances. PNG Energy Workers’ […]
Mangape refuses to give statement in forgery case
FOUR witnesses including a Member of Parliament refused to give witness statements to the investigation officers in a case involving uttering and forgery, a police prosecutor told the Waigani Committal […]
PPL decide to lay foundation for goals
PNG Power has to set the foundation now to meet the Government’s goal of 70 per cent electricity coverage for the country, acting chief executive officer Alex Oa said. The […]
Cervical cancer can be prevented, says Malabag
HEALTH and HIV/AIDS Minister Michael Malabag says cervical cancer is the only cancer that can be prevented through vaccination worldwide. Malabag said at the official launching of the 2017 Cervical […]
Foreign missions to get funds
THE country’s various foreign missions can expect to receive some funds soon to pay staff salaries and expenses. The Foreign Affairs Department told The National yesterday that K4.5 million had […]
Police to provide security
UNARMED police are to provide security for election teams the Middle and South Fly districts for the upcoming elections in Western province, acting South Fly police commander Inspector Soiwa Ricker […]