Day: August 2, 2017
Correctional officers lauded for election contribution
WITH the national election nearing completion, acting Correctional Services Commissioner Stephen Pokanis thanked his officers for their commitment and loyalty in election operations. Pokanis said that he was pleased with […]
Commission seeks security assistance
By HELEN TARAWA THE electoral commission has sought assistance from Police Commissioner Gari Baki to beef up security in Kandep, Enga, as counting continues. Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato said similar […]
Three heads better than one
From MALUM NALU in Alotau The three National Capital District MPs in the Alotau camp have agreed to work together for the good of the city. The three are NCD […]
Kaupa keen to work with Parkop to help district
MORESBY North-East MP-elect John Kaupa says he joined the Alotau camp because he wants to team up with NCD Governor-elect Powes Parkop and Moresby South MP-elect Justin Tkatchenko for the […]
Kapavore ready to take on role
POMIO MP-elect Elias Kapavore is looking forward to playing a significant role in the new government. He said that in Alotau yesterday when giving a sneak preview of developments in […]
Pangu leader invites Basa to join camp
PANGU Pati leader and MP-elect Sam Basil and Morobe Governor-elect Ginson Saonu have called on the MP-elect for Kabwum to join them at the Kokopo camp. They said they understood […]
PNC not involved, O’Neill says
THE People’s National Congress (PNC) party does not condone violence or enticing of elected members to join its camp, according to party leader and Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill. O’Neill, made […]
Double declaration for Southern Highlands
Jeffrey Komal and Wesley Raminai were yesterday declared MPs-elect for Nipa-Kutubu and Kagua-Erave respectively at the Momei Oval in Mendi, Southern Highlands. People’s National Congress party’s Komal, the incumbent, polled […]
K200,000 theft puts woman in jail
By DAPHNE WANI A Gulf woman was jailed for four years by the Waigani National Court this week for stealing more than K200,000 from her former employer in Port Moresby […]
A brush in time for Bosco
STUDENTS at the Bosco Technological Institute in Boroko, Port Moresby, helped promote National Tooth Brushing Day. The institute, in collaboration with Colgate-Palmolive PNG, says it values oral health care as […]