Day: January 10, 2018
Baisu jail gets help to build school for prisoners
BAISU jail in Western Highlands will build a high school for the prisoners and children of the surrounding communities. The provincial government gave the prison a new sawmill and chainsaw […]
Police boss bans street markets
By TONY PALME JIWAKA acting police commander Horim Piamia has removed all street markets at Banz in a move to restore order. Police shut down street sales in Banz on […]
Good behaviour promoted
Buiebi prison in Southern Highlands hosted a commander’s parade on Monday as it continues to promote good behaviour at work and in the communties. The parade was the first of […]
Western Highlands government involving people in province’s development
THE Western Highlands government is now involving the people in the development work of the province, says administrator Stanley Maip. He was speaking yesterday at the presentation of two new […]
Grandmother loves job as police officer
By OLIVE SUKUN FIFTY-seven-year-old senior-sergeant Florence Kerris is the only woman recipient of the Distinguished Police Service Medal among five other policemen in the 2018 New Year honours. “Serving the […]
Trainer uses skills to help youths handle machinery
JW Operator and Driving School in Morobe has trained youths over the last nine years. According to trainer John Wanpis, since its inception in 2009, the school has graduated over […]
New Ireland govt backing students to study overseas
NEW Ireland students who want to do post-graduate studies or study overseas can seek help from their provincial government. Governor Sir Julius Chan said the provincial executive council (PEC) has […]
WITNESS
Trees and bushes along some parts of the Gulf Trans Highway are almost over the road, making it narrow and risky. Overgrown vegetation poses threat to motorists travelling between Lese […]
Habina and teachers
SCHOOLS in most remote areas in Papua New Guinea lack teachers’ commitment to live and teach there. This in turn is affects the learning of students. Habina Primary School in […]
Praise for teachers
I WRITE in response to everyone blaming teachers regarding students’ poor academic results. It must be understood that blaming teachers is just a tip of an iceberg. There are many […]