Day: February 27, 2018
Women drivers for women passengers
SIX Papua New Guinean women will undergo three weeks training in Australia to enhance their skills in driving large buses. Ginigoada instructor, Rodney Graham, said two of these women had […]
Monitoring system can prevent accidents
ROAD accidents is on the rise due to lack of monitoring and control of vehicles on public streets, an official says. Road Traffic Authority Chief Executive Officer, Nelson Terema said […]
Vital to have safe, reliable transport for women
By SERAH LAGDOM AN overseas bus company has donated four large buses to improve public transport for women and girls in Port Moresby. Ventura Bus Company of Victoria, Australia, has […]
Standalone system unreliable
By SERAH LAGDOM THE current stand-alone system used in provinces for vehicle registration, driver licensing and authorized inspection stations are not reliable. “The stand-alone system used in provinces are not […]
Delay of monitoring system concerns citizen
A CITIZEN has raised concerns about the delay in the implementation of the proposed centralized information technology system to be used by law enforcers. The system would greatly assist traffic […]
Training gives teachers skills to help pupils get a grip on words
THIRTY-three teachers from 20 elementary schools along the west coast of Namatanai, in New Ireland, attended a three-day training on phonics. The training also focused on common words outlined in […]
State told rural workers remain on unpaid list
THE Department of Justice and Attorney-General has taken up with the Government the non-payment of salaries for some ward councillors and village court officials. Secretary Dr Lawrence Kalinoe, said only […]
Boat operators warned about safety
THE National Maritime and Safety Authority has warned small craft operators along the country’s coast to observe safety measures when out at sea. The authority’s executive manager for maritime operations, […]
Worries raised that diabetes not getting enough attention
A DOCTOR has raised concern over the prevalence of diabetes in East New Britain (ENB). Dr Alexander Maha is the head of curative health services at the Nonga General Hospital. […]
WITNESS
At Laloki Secondary School, like many boarding schools throughout the country, back to school also means working every morning, as these students are doing.