Day: November 6, 2017
Govt to use NID number to pay staff
NATIONAL Planning Minister Richard Maru says the Government is planning to use the National Identity (NID) card number to pay public servants starting next year. The minister made this known […]
Eluh tasked to restructure SHP public service
THE National Executive Council has appointed Thomas Eluh as acting administrator for Southern Highlands. In making the announcement, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said strong and capable leadership was required to […]
Bird slams Malau’s removal
By GYNNIE KERO A recent decision by the National Executive Council (NEC) to drop Dr Clement Malau as the East Sepik administrator will mean more setbacks for the province, according […]
Husband forces wife into sex work
By PHOEBE GWANGILO The fear of being beaten and deprived of shelter by her spouse has forced Mary Andrew (not her real name) to be a prostitute. Tainted with guilt […]
First Japanese resident in PNG recognised
THE Japanese government has recognised 91-year-old Japanese national and Papua New Guinea resident Shizuka Kawabata in the 2017 Fall Imperial Decorations. Kawabata is among is among 51 recipients, who will […]
Japan acknowledges veteran PNG envoy
Former Papua New Guinea ambassador to Japan Michael Maue has been recognised by the Japanese government to receive the 2017 Fall Imperial Decorations. Maue, who was also a former secretary […]
Northern squad to get barracks
By BUSTIN ANZU THE Northern mobile police squad will have its barracks built at Gusap Downs, Ramu, under a tax credit scheme, Police Commissioner Gari Baki says. Baki was overwhelmed […]
Probe eyed in failed cop projects
ALL failed police projects, especially construction of police facilities and accommodation around the country, will be investigated, Police Commissioner Gari Baki says. Baki said many projects were abandoned even though […]
Namora heads special services
THE police special services division has a new director. During a formal handover on Friday, former West New Britain commander Chief Superintendent Jim Namora took over from Chief Superintendent Samson […]
Shipping firm wants grant released
By PISAI GUMAR Morobe Coast Shipping Services Ltd (MCSSL) has urged the Treasury Department to release its remaining balance of K2 million from total K12 million grants approved in June […]