Day: April 13, 2017
School receives support from Lihir Gold mine
A TEAM from the Lihir Gold mine has supported a school fundraising event to inspire students in setting and pursuing their goals. The team led by Superintendent Mine Safety Leo […]
Way of Cross begins
By NAOMI WASE THE Way of the Cross is a significant programme to strengthen the faith of Christians, says a Catholic youth coordinator. Port Moresby Archdiocese youth coordinator Sr Rebecca […]
Soldiers dispose weapons surrendered in Hela
WEAPONS surrendered during an amnesty period in Hela were dumped into the sea in Lae last Saturday. Four drums containing the weapons that were broken up were sunk into the […]
Typhoid hits Lihir institution
By GYNNIE KERO A TYPHOID outbreak has been declared for the only vocational institution on Lihir Island in New Ireland. Two first-year students, a male and a female from Tanga […]
Government work will continue during elections, Naru says
ABOUT three-quarters of the house were in attendance when the Morobe provincial assembly met for one of its last meetings before the elections. Various chairmen under the Naru-Nalau cabinet spoke […]
Land Transport, police clarify why buses seized
By JUNIOR UKAHA THE Morobe Land Transport Board (MLTB) and police met with concerned bus owners in Lae on Tuesday and advised them on the government’s stance regarding the impounding […]
Grand Chief, a man with faith, respect, trust for people, says Parkop
NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop yesterday described Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare as a man with faith, patience, respect and trust for hispeople. Speaking during the farewell of Sir […]
Students celebrate Easter early
By VICKY BAUNKE STUDENTS at the Lae Christian School of Tomorrow had an early Easter celebration yesterday during which they were reminded about the significance of the resurrection of Christ. […]
Locals block road over terminated contract
ANGRY villagers on Tuesday night fired at policemen who were clearing the road to Baisu jail in Western Highlands after it was blocked for two weeks. Locals had closed the […]
City sends two women’s squads to national softball champs
PORT Moresby Women’s Softball Association is sending two squads for the upcoming national championships in Kokopo over the Easter weekend. Port Moresby women’s softball president Jenny Paak said the squads, […]