Day: January 11, 2018
Lack of govt funding likely to cause services to stop
Health and education services provided by the Gut Nius Lutheran Church in four provinces are likely to be shut down if no government funding reaches the church this week. Head […]
Hospital gets financial autonomy
By ZACHERY PER Shortage of medical drugs at Goroka Hospital will be a thing of the past after Prime Minister Peter O’Neill gave greater financial powers to the hospital to […]
We did everything right, says EHP
EASTERN Highlands education adviser Thomas Jonduo yesterday denied reports that proper procedures were not followed in teachers’ appointments. He was responding to a report in The National yesterday quoting Teaching […]
Deal signed to help teachers in Chimbu
THE University of Goroka has signed an agreement with the administration in Chimbu to help the provice provide higher education for teachers. University Chancellor Joseph Sukwianomb and Vice-Chancellor Prof Musawe […]
Staff investigated for work failure
By PHOEBE GWANGILO THE East Sepik Education Division staff members are being investigated by the provincial administration, according to the Governor Allan Bird. The order was issued by Bird last […]
Censorship Office bans band’s music
THE Censorship Office has banned the music of local band Wild Pack from the radio and television following allegations they assaulted another musician. The action was posted on Facebook and […]
New process to help recruit qualified teachers
THERE is a screening process graduate teachers must pass before they are admitted by the Teaching Service Commission, chairman Baran Sori says. Sori said the screening process is to ensure […]
School misses out on govt funding
A SCHOOL in Morobe did not receive its share of the Tuition Free Fee (TFF) funding last year and its deputy head master is unsure whether it will receive the […]
Three brothers charged with murder detained
THREE brothers charged with murder in East New Britain have been detained. Acting ENB police commander Senior Inspector Joseph Tabali said the suspects, Herman, 27, Steven, 24 and Kelly Vatangi, […]
Police station commanders finding ways to work better
POLICE station commanders in Port Moresby are attending a two-day workshop to discuss ways to improve their performance and duties. Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’Dranou told The National that the workshop […]