Month: August 2017
Southern names sides
THE Southern Confederate named a strong senior and Under-20s men’s rugby league squad dominated by Port Moresby players. The Southern Confederate sides will take part in the National Zone championship […]
Goroka, Tari make up squad
THE Highlands Confederate rugby league named its side for the National Zone Championships (Sept 15-17). The Under-20s and senior men’s squads were announced after trial matches in Goroka over the […]
Athletics coach critical of misinformation
LEADING figures in Papua New Guinea sport have the responsibility to lead not only in open dialogue but also in closed circles. Name dropping and spreading incomplete or inaccurate information […]
Disputed SHP ballot boxes excluded from preliminary count
By JAMES GUMUNO THE disputed ballot boxes for the Southern Highlands provincial seat will not be counted, says election manager David Wakias. He said the court had ordered for counting […]
Rosso wants authority rolling
By JUNIOR UKAHA LAE MP John Rosso wants to see the Lae City Authority established soon. Rosso told the business community at a breakfast this week that the authority would […]
Trio castrated after girl, 10, raped
By Rebecca Kuku THREE men, who were allegedly involved in raping a 10-year-old girl were apprehended by angry relatives of the victim and castrated before handing them to police yesterday. […]
Govt called to toughen law on child rape
Local businesswomen and leader Vani Nadi has called on the Government to toughen laws for child rape. Nadi supported a call made by Northern Governor Gary Juffa and Institute of […]
Police officer faces court for alleged fraud
A police officer appeared before the Waigani District Court on fraud charges involving about K111,000 of State money. He allegedly claimed outstanding allowances falsely and without the police commissioner’s approval. […]
Call to keep messages consistent
THE Health Department has to be consistent with its messages on issues like the shortage of medical supplies to avoid fear and confusion. This was according to Health Minister Sir […]
Watchdog raises concerns following move by minister
TRANSPARENCY International PNG (TIPNG) has condemned a circular from the health minister barring health workers, chief executives, hospital boards and management from speaking to the media. The circular, which has […]