Day: February 13, 2018
Outgoing judge hailed for work
ATTORNEY-General and Justice Minister Davis Steven has thanked Justice Sir Bernard Sakora, who resigned on Friday, for his 25 years of service to the nation. Steven thanked Sir Bernard for […]
Official says borer threatening Morobe cocoa output and quality
THE incursion of the cocoa pod borer that transited via Siassi Island from West New Britain is threatening the fruit’s production and quality in Morobe, an agriculture officer says. Morobe […]
UN official calls on govt to move on human rights
United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has recommended to the Government to set up an independent national human rights institution. He said this would facilitate interactions […]
Department launches strategy to get rural people to understand issues
By PETER ESILA A GOVERNMENT department has launched its communications strategy to make rural people more aware of social and development issues. Minister for Youth, Religion and Community Development Soroi […]
Court reinstates case of mine spill
By CHRISTOPHER YOWAT THE Supreme Court has reinstated a case filed against the Tolukuma Gold Mine Limited over the alleged spillage of sodium cyanide into rivers in Golilala district, Central, […]
Five schools open new libraries
FIVE primary schools in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville are celebrating the opening of their libraries – thanks to the Australian government. Australia is continuing to support the primary schools […]
Man goes to prison for failing to repay his friend K34,000
By DAPHNE WANI A MAN has been jailed for three years for failing to repay in full K34,000 he took from a friend in Port Moresby in 2012. Deputy Chief […]
Five back in jail
By ALPHONSE PORAU FIVE high-profile prisoners sentenced to long jail terms but allowed out by prison authorities to stay at a hospital have been taken back to prison, a court […]
Pato backs MSG’s growing prominence on world stage
THE Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is becoming prominent on the world stage because of concerns raised by member nations on climate change, plus the hosting of Apec by PNG this […]
Professor wants funding for postgraduate studies at universities
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC UNIVERSITY of Technology’s (Unitech) postgraduate school Dean Prof Shamsul Akanda wants to see some sort of funding made available to postgraduate students. He said at present there […]