Day: December 19, 2017
Three-on-three b’ball new Games version
The Papua New Guinea three-on-three basketball teams returned home last Friday from the Mini Pacific Games in Port Vila, Vanuatu, after the women won the silver medal and the men […]
PNG hailed for leadership role in dealing with refugees
CHIEF Migration Officer Solomon Kantha says PNG is now a leader in dealing with refugees in the region. Kantha said this when addressing staff of the Immigration and Citizenship Authority […]
Freedom brings tears of joy
By ELIZABETH VUVU RAVIT Amos says the freedom granted to her father Selman and brother Misialis after 10 years behind bars is like being released from “bondage”. She told The […]
Stopgap market planned for Moresby
A temporary market will be opened at the New Erima Environment place while waiting for the Gordon Market to be completed, Housing and Urbanisation Minister and Moresby North-East MP John […]
Minister clarifies temporary freeze in public service recruitment
THE freeze in public service recruitment is only temporary and departments can in “special cases” ask to recruit new officers, says Minister for Public Service Elias Kapavore. Kapavore, was responding […]
Manus warned to look out for storm
By Olive Sukun The National Weather Office has warned people on Manus to look out for a storm that is expected to hit the province this afternoon and tomorrow. “The […]
Lands office opens after temporary closure
Department of Lands and Physical Planning staff and management returned to their office yesterday after being locked out for almost a week. Lands Minister Justin Tkatchenko expressed concern at the […]
Contempt matters against five leaders remain before court
Contempt matters against five MPs in the Opposition remain before the court while proceedings are expected to continue next year, a lawyer says. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s lawyer Tiffany Twivey […]
Jiwaka school finishes year successfully despite borrowing amid financial strains
DESPITE facing financial constraints and having to borrow money to run the school, Jiwaka’s Waghi Valley Secondary School still managed to end the year successfully. Eight of its grade 10 […]
People warned of fake contracts
MARKHAM landowners in the Ramu II hydro project have warned people to be wary of those going around soliciting funds for spin-off contracts. Stanley Samar, the chairman of the Bintip-Dampi […]