Day: September 19, 2017
Woman dies in Independence Day row
A woman has died after a quarrel with her husband. Police said the husband was upset because she had returned home late after celebrating Independence Day on Saturday. Provincial Police […]
Tkatchenko eyes computerised filing system for lands
By HELEN TARAWA MINISTER for Lands and Physical Planning Justin Tkatchenko as part of the clean-up process of the department has directed that land and titles files be returned to […]
Women’s cancer awareness drive opens
THE PNG Cancer Foundation yesterday launched its 2017 women’s cancer awareness Pink Ribbon lunch fundraising event in Port Moresby. Chief executive officer Dadi Toka Jr said throughout October, the foundation […]
Workshop held to improve relief-assistance skills during emergencies
THE International Organisation (IOM) for Migration and the National Disaster Centre are conducting a week-long workshop on mass evacuation and disaster preparedness. The workshop this week in Port Moresby, is […]
Disaster centre finds 79,000 displaced in 12 years
MORE than 79,000 people have been displaced following natural disasters in the country in the past 12 years, according to the National Disaster Centre. Centre director Martin Mose revealed this […]
Police, NCDC to pick routes for Apec escorts
By TREVOR WAHUNE PORT Moresby traffic police are working closely with the National Capital District Commission to identify convenient routes for motorcade escorts during the 2018 Apec summit, says director […]
Need for motorcade equipment singled out
PoRT Moresby traffic police are building up capacity while waiting for the arrival of motorbikes for escorts in next year’s Apec leaders’ summit, according to the director of traffic operations. […]
K2.7mil deal set to train Lihir farmers
THE PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment will help train farmers on Lihir in New Ireland following the signing of a deal in Kokopo last Thursday. Under the memorandum […]
Guide on service delivery issued
THE National Volunteers Service (NVS) has released two papers on how it will improve service delivery and run its programmes. Acting executive director Molly Willie said the Preposition and Budget […]
St John plans to open new stations in NCD
WITH the growing population and the expansion of Port Moresby, the St John Ambulance will open new stations and standby locations in the city. St John Ambulance chief officer Matt […]