Day: January 23, 2018
Get family planning, youths told
Young people are encouraged to visit family planning clinics in order to take care of their health. A family planning officer at the Gordon Health Centre in the National Capital […]
It’s a week of rain, storms and floods
RAIN, storms and floods will continue to the end of this week, according to the National Weather Office. “The weak La Nina conditions continue over PNG,” said acting NWO director […]
Police in nation’s capital looking for ways to reduce major crimes in the city
POLICE in the National Capital District are looking at strategies to help them reduce major crimes in the city. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’Dranou told The National that […]
Police warn women after rape
POLICE have advised women and girls to walk in groups rather than on their own, and stay where there are people instead of isolated areas to avoid being assaulted. National […]
Traffic headquarters gets K750,000 makeover
THE Australian Federal Police (AFP) yesterday handed over the K750,000 refurbished National Capital District traffic police headquarters at Boroko to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) as part of […]
Report violence, says minister
Addressing gender-based violence and violence in general should involve everybody, including the victims, says Minister for Youth, Religion and Community Development Soroi Eoe. “Violence is an ongoing issue, the victim […]
Eoe charts new way to make PNG safer
By PETER ESILA This year has been declared the year of implementation which will focus on the “prevention is better than cure” approach to address social issues in the country. […]
Saved from torture
By JACKLYN SIRIAS A MAN accused by a group of villagers of practising sorcery which they claimed led to the death of rugby league player Kato Ottio was rescued by […]
Schram suspended
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC THE University of Technology council has suspended Vice-Chancellor Dr Albert Schram over “issues” he has been given seven days to explain. The decision was reached during a […]
Teachers prepare for new school year
By PHOEBE GWANGILO TEACHERS resumed duties yesterday after the Christmas holidays to prepare for the start of classes next week. Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra said it marked the start […]