Day: September 27, 2017
Remote area gets nursing officer after three years
Health services have been restored at the remote Kantobo community in Southern Highlands after three years with the arrival of a nursing officer to work at the health facility. The […]
EHP official upset over absences
REGULAR absenteeism of public servants in rural districts of Eastern Highlands is adversely affecting service delivery in these areas, says a senior public servant with the provincial administration. Director corporate […]
Undialu keen to transform Tari hospital
Tari District Hospital will be transformed into a referral hospital by 2022, according to Hela Governor Philip Undialu. He made the commitment after visiting the hospital last week with other […]
Bad roads damaging locals’ fresh produce, agency says
Fresh produce growers and suppliers are hard hit by the state of roads in Mt Hagen and along the Highlands Highway, Fresh Produce Development Agency general manager Mark Worinu says. […]
Call for government to help farmers’ expansion plans
SOME farmers in the Highlands want Government to provide incentives or assistance to expand their agricultural activities. Owner of Waghi Farming Supplies Robin Aipi, who is based in Jiwaka, said […]
Embassy selects Tulo for leadership programme
A journalist from a local television station has been selected to attend a three-week United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) looking at the role of journalism […]
DWU students stage 10th Liklik Diwai tourism expo
THE Divine Word University hosted its 10th LikLik Diwai Tourism Expo at the Madang campus on Friday. The expo is an annual event, staged by fourth-year students of the Department […]
Village court officials undergo training
A WEEK-long training for village court officials in Kabwum and Tewai-Siassi districts in Morobe is currently being held at Wasu Station. The participants include 88 from Kabwum and 121 from […]
Official uses sports to steer youths away from life of crime
Introducing sports into the Siquzato community in Unggai-Bena district of Eastern Highlands has greatly reduced social problems and tribal fights, an official says. Siquzato Youth Information Centre sports coordinator Charles […]
WITNESS
Children from Hanuabada village, Port Moresby, collecting rubbish in a clean-up exercise initiated by World Vision. Involving children in such activities help them become better citizens.