Day: October 20, 2017
K24,000 raised on thankgiving Sunday
Koki United Church in the east Port Moresby circuit raised K24,000 in its annual thanksgiving day last Sunday. Thanksgiving has been a core activity of the church and money is […]
Emil takes stand for local artists
By PETER WARI THE music industry in Papua New Guinea is given little or no recognition by the Government, a musician says. Augustine Emil, from Mendi, Southern Highlands is hoping […]
Refurbished dental facility opens
PROVIDING a better conducive environment for service delivery is a shared goal between PNG and Australia, Australian High Commission minister-counsellor Benedict David says. David speaking during the opening of the […]
Family planning vital
By OGIA MIAMEL WOMEN go through a lot during pregnancy and need at least two to three years in between each birth to fully recover, according to Marie Stopes PNG. […]
Abuse victims told to speak up, seek help
By Moya Iowa Women who are experiencing physical, emotional and psychological abuse in their homes are urged to speak out and seek help, a counsellor says. Alan Tagai, the director […]
Call to investigate porter’s death
Northern Governor Gary Juffa has called on Police Commissioner Gari Baki to investigate the recent death of porter hired by an Australian tour operator. Juffa has written to Baki to […]
Call to look into police behaviour
SOUTH Bougainville MP Timothy Masiu, is calling for an investigation into the behaviour of police in the southern command. Masiu said the standard of law and order in Buin has […]
Workshop targets people affected by tribal conflicts
THIRTY-two representatives from tribal conflict areas of Bulolo in Morobe and Kandep in Enga attended a two-day workshop on conflict resolution in Port Moresby this week. The workshop was facilitated […]
Juffa urges govt to focus on addressing health issues, services
Northern Governor Gary Juffa, has urged the Government to seriously consider the state of the nation’s health situation. Juffa said the provinces and district hospitals nationwide were running out of […]
District submits DSIP report
Tambul-Nebilyer district in the Western Highlands has set a precedence by submitting his predecessor’s 2016 district services improvement programme (DSIP) acquittal reports. The completed DSIP compliance reports were submitted to […]