Day: May 15, 2018
Tourism potential in Siassi huge, needs to be ‘developed’
By JIMMY KALEBE TOURISM potential on Siassi Island in Morobe is huge and needs to be developed properly, says culture and tourism representative James Molo Baige. He said the industry […]
Wewak town to be expanded to cater for increasing population
WEWAK town in East Sepik will be expanded to cater for the increasing population, says MP Kevin Isifu. The Minister for Inter-Government Relation said the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (Jica) […]
Court did not have power to allow Schram to travel
A magistrate has refused an application to grant bail variation sought by former vice-chancellor of Unitech, Dr Albert Schram, to leave the country. Waigani Committal Court Magistrate, Alex Kalandi refused […]
Former Lands secretary charged after worker complained
FORMER Lands Secretary Oswald Tolopa has been arrested in Port Moresby for allegedly threatening a staff, police said. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’Dranou confirmed that Tolopa was arrested […]
Police to probe fight at 9-Mile
Police in the National Capital District will investigate a fight at 9-Mile alleged to have caused by two factions. According to Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’Dranou, officers would visit the area […]
Respect mentally ill people’s rights, says advocate
BY DOROTHY MARK MENTALLY affected people’s rights to live life to the fullest, walk freely and have access to healthcare should not be abused, an advocate says. Women advocate Joyce […]
Lae Sec builds eight teachers’ houses using support fees
EIGHT teachers at Lae Secondary School will have better housing, thanks to the parents of students. The school management and board opened two buildings, a four-by-two staff house fitted with […]
Six cars destroyed in fire at Waigani dealership
LACK of fire hydrants along Waigani Drive in Port Moresby hampered the efforts of firefighters to contain a blaze that destroyed six vehicles at the car dealership yesterday afternoon. Firefighters […]
Caterers, hotels targeted in food blitz
HOTELS and catering services are under the spotlight of the city authority to provide food according to health standards, says Health Department manager, surveillance and emergency Berry Ropa. Ropa said […]
Houses burnt down in Goroka sorcery violence
By ZACHERY PER TWENTY people have been left homeless after their homes were burnt down by a group of men acting in the wake of sorcery accusations in a village […]