Day: August 21, 2017
Masere keen to change Popondetta
Ijivitari MP Richard Masere is keen on changing the image of Popondetta town and creating a “wow” factor. Masere, who joined his colleagues Sohe MP Henry Johns Amuli and Governor […]
Jail found to be in breach of rights
By DAPHNE WANI A National Court judge has ruled that the Bomana jail outside Port Moresby has breached the rights of detainees by failing to provide food that complied with […]
Police recruits told to practise discipline
Police Commissioner Gary Baki has advised new recruits to be prepared for the challenges ahead in their police careers. He was speaking last Friday at the official opening of training […]
MP receives petition in public
Hela Governor Philip Undialu on Saturday received a copy of an election petition filed against him and the Electoral Commission in the Court of Disputed Returns by runner-up Francis Potape. […]
Clans told to work with govt
By MALUM NALU Hela Governor Philip Undialu has called on landowners to work with the Government and resource developers as they are also shareholders in the PNG LNG Project. He […]
Hela eyes boost in investment
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has been meeting major investors since being elected in a bid to attract more investment in the province. He told The National on Saturday that he […]
Allan notes challenges facing dept
By HELEN TARAWA THE Lands and Physical Planning Department has outdated laws and needs to review its legislations, outgoing minister Benny Allan says. Allan told his successor Justin Tkatchenko that […]
PM: Foreign reserves sufficient
THE country’s foreign reserves are sufficient for 10 months of total import cover, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says. He said the government was aware of concerns that confronted the business […]
Registry’s new server to boost services
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has lost valuable information when its computer server crashed last year, registrar Dr Alphonse Gelu says. “We have lost documents for court […]
Farmers welcome MP’s decision to improve district roads
PEANUT growers from Jimi in Jiwaka have applauded MP Wake Goi for his commitment to improve the road network in the district. Wake announced last week that he would make […]