Day: September 5, 2017
Population to be considered in govt polices programme
POPULATION is the main development issue which the Government will be addressing in this term, according to Health and HIV/AIDS Minister Sir Puka Temu. He said Prime Minister Peter O’Neill […]
Jiwaka, Enga lead country in HIV/AIDS statistics
By ELIAS LARI JIWAKA has the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the country, according to Cardinal Sir John Ribat, the chairman of the PNG Christian Leaders Alliance […]
Teacher charged with rape of girl, 6
WAIGANI Committal Court magistrate Cosmas Bidar says sexual offence has become a common issue that occurs everyday in the PNG society. He related his comment on a case of an […]
Sexual health day promotes love, care in relationships
World Association for Sexual Health chose “love, bonding and intimacy” as the theme for this year’s World Sexual Health Day yesterday. Rural Primary Health Services delivery project officer Kelwyn Browne […]
Two arrested after string of armed robberies
TWO suspects wanted for a string of armed robberies in East New Britain were captured by police in a dawn raid on Sunday. Acting provincial police commander Senior Inspector Joseph […]
Magistrate promises to get tougher on drug crimes
PENALTIES given by the courts for possession of dangerous drugs and weapons are not severe enough to deter offenders, a senior magistrate said yesterday. Lae magistrate Pious Tapil said offenders […]
SHP disputed boxes given nod
By CHRISTOPHER YOWAT The Waigani National Court yesterday ordered that 84 disputed ballot boxes of the Southern Highlands regional seat locked in Mendi be counted. The court, presided by Justice […]
K100,000 set aside to aid relocation of settlers in Lae
THE Morobe administration is aware of the plight of the displaced Sialum Compound settlers in Lae and has set aside some funds to have them relocated, acting provincial administrator Sheila […]
PNG to benefit from 9Forum
PAPUA New Guinea’s participation in the 48th Pacific Island Leaders Forum meeting will benefit the country in many ways, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Rimbink Pato says. The minister is […]
City eyes positive Apec outcome
THE National Capital District is ready for the 2018 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings, the first of which is planned for November this year, Governor Powes Parkop says. Parkop […]