Day: October 20, 2017
Bui-ebi detainees in Baisu will remain, commander says
Detainees from the Bui-ebi Prison in Southern Highlands who were moved to Baisu jail in Mt Hagen during election-related violence will remain in Baisu, says Bui-ebi commander Bob Ombai. Ombai […]
Consider protection when sentencing rapists: Mogish
By JIMMY KALEBE RAPE is making women and girls become sexual objects rather than partners of their male counterparts, a judge said yesterday in Lae. National Court judge Justice Panuel […]
Officers’ bodies to return home
Bodies of two police officers will be repatriated to their homes after a peace settlement agreement was reached during a meeting between Hela and Southern Highlands leaders. The meeting organised […]
Southern governors unite for growth
By LUKE KAMA GOVERNORS from the Southern region have agreed to work together and forge new partnerships to grow provincial economies and improve basic services to their people and the […]
Governors back Motu-Koitabu
GOVERNORS from the Southern region have agreed to support the Motu-Koitabu Assembly to receive direct funding from the national government to manage the affairs of the Motu-Koitabu people. Gulf Governor […]
Pomat calls for cannery project
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Manus MP Joseph Pomat says that a fish cannery project is needed to sustain the local economy if the asylum camps close down. Pomat, who is also […]
Sellers urge authorities to put temporary market in place
By LUKE KAMA A LOT of vendors from Gordon Market, the largest in the National Capital District, cannot sell their wares at the Boroko or Hohola markets because of limited […]
50pc women vendors face violence, says official
By MOYA IOWA Up to 50 per cent of women vendors have experienced violence in Port Moresby markets, according to the National Capital District Commission. Commission gender officer Kay Kaugla […]
Chinese medical team in ENB
A TEAM of Chinese medical specialists from Port Moresby General Hospital are in East New Britain offering free medical consultation services to the public. Team leader and physician and cardiologist, […]
Use HIV terms right: Official
Journalists must use the right terminologies when reporting on population and HIV issues, National AIDS Council regional manager Valentine Tangoh says. He said language shaped beliefs and could influence behaviour. […]