Day: April 5, 2018
Defining religion a ‘problem’
THERE are problems in determining and monitoring cult and religious groups in the country, according to Minister for Community Development, Religion and Youth Soroi Eoe. “Religion is a very ambiguous […]
Team in place to deal with power problems
PUBLIC Enterprise and State Investments Minister William Duma says the Government has a team looking into ageing transmission lines and infrastructure affecting power generation capacity in the country. Eastern Highlands […]
Environmental issue halts work on Hiritano Highway
WORKS Minister Michael Nali says the delay in the upgrade of a section of the Hiritano Highway from Vanapa to Bereina in Central was due to an environmental issue. Kairuku-Hiri […]
Arson likely in Korobosea house fire
A fire that destroyed a family home two weeks ago at Korobosea in Port Moresby was allegedly started deliberately, Chief Fire Officer Bill Roo says. Her said preliminary investigations revealed […]
Department of Lands, Physical Planning opens information centre
THE Lands and Physical Planning Department has opened a new Information Centre for the public. Minister Justin Tkatchenko said during the opening in Port Moresby yesterday that it would enable […]
Warning to parents about child abduction
By TONY PALME CHIMBU police are warning parents and guardians about kidnapping and abduction of young children, saying their children should be taught not to accept joyrides or free-lift offers […]
Warning against duplication of positions in districts
By PHOEBE GWANGILO The Ombudsman Commissioner warned against duplication of positions in the district development authority during an inaugural meeting of the Employees Association of PNG’s executives in Port Moresby […]
Duo arrested for having unlicensed pistol
HELA police commander Martin Lakari says two male suspects were arrested on Tuesday on the Nanonda Highway near Tari town for allegedly having in their possession an unlicensed pistol and […]
Weighbridge option for roads
By JIMMY KALEBE THE installation of a weighbridge on major roads in the country can help reduce damage to them and perhaps prevent accidents, National Road Authority (NRA) chief executive […]
Talks on effects of overloading
OVERLOADING trucks have caused serious damage and deterioration to roads and their structures and these have become a road safety issue in the country, Transport Department Secretary Roy Mumu says. […]