Day: November 2, 2017
Raminai assures support for Games
By HENRY MORABANG WEST New Britain is games-ready and inviting the other 21 provinces to experience Pasin West during the PNG Games from Nov 18 to Dec 2. Vice-Minister for […]
Kantha remains steadfast over closure
By CLIFFORD FAIRPARIK on Manus ACTING Chief Migration Officer Solomon Kantha says the regional processing centre on Manus is officially closed. He said the refugees who have opted to stay […]
Kua calls on Aust, PNG govts to keep centre running
FORMER attorney-general Kerenga Kua has urged the governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea to keep the Manus regional processing centre running until the last refugee is repatriated. In a […]
Some services expected to stay on Manus, says Australian report
SOME services such as the health provider International Health and Medical Services are expected to stay on Manus but it is not known how long for or who is funding […]
Some teachers stay away from Highlands schools
By PHOEBE GWANGILO Some teachers in the Highlands have not been teaching at their posted schools due to election-relation issues, according to Education Minister Nick Kuman. “Election-related issues have prevented […]
Seymour queries shipping operations
By PISAI GUMAR HUON GULF MP Ross Seymour wants to know how much profit Morobe Coast Shipping Services Ltd (MCSSL) made since the inception of the entity almost four years […]
Kuman urges teachers to prepare students to meet challenges
Teachers should ensure they prepare students to meet the challenges of this country, Education Minister Nick Kuman says “There are challenges, particularly in the Education Department, a lot of students […]
Leave the travellers alone, says Welly
By PETER WARI HELA police commander Supt Michael Welly is calling on people living along the Poroma and Nipa section of the Highlands Highway in Southern Highlands to end harassment, […]
Parkop keen to help youths find fulltime employment
By PETER ESILA National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop wants to see more youths get fulltime employment after going through the Urban Youth Employment Project (UYEP) in Port Moresby. “Give […]
Man charged with rape of teacher awaits sentencing in custody
By ALPHONSE PORAU A man convicted of raping a teacher in Gulf has been remanded in custody to await sentencing. Peter Manase, 42, from Karama village in Gulf, appeared before […]