Day: June 4, 2018
Abel says freedom of speech not at stake
THE Government has no intention of restricting freedom of speech or trying to restrict the media in any way, says Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel. He made the […]
Public Curator’s Office ‘very old’
By JIMMY KALEBE THE closure of the Public Curator’s Office in Port Moresby is not only due to outstanding rental payments but also the condition of the building, says PNG […]
Waipo urges officers to work together
Correctional Services Commissioner Michael Waipo says commanders and officers at prisons are not working together and following up with regional directors for payments. Responding to a media report last week […]
Court orders Hela petition to go to trial
THE Supreme Court has ordered that the election petition for the Hela regional seat go to trial in the National Court. The court has upheld a judicial review application by […]
Lutheran Church launches eight-year corporate plan
THE Evangelical Lutheran Church is focusing on preaching the gospel and addressing issues affecting the country and society, says head Bishop Rev Jack Urame says. Urame spoke at the Marimari […]
New K95mil airport to give new life to Goroka
By MALUM NALU in Goroka The K95.7 million Goroka Airport upgrade project in Eastern Highlands is set to be opened by Prime Minister Peter O’Neill tomorrow. Goroka is expected to […]
Workshop helps judges address trafficking
By TREVOR WAHUNE National Courts are now prepared to deal with human trafficking cases following a two-day workshop in Port Moresby last week. It provided Papua New Guinea judges with […]
Beche-de-mer still off the menu, NFA warns
PEOPLE should not harvest, buy or export sea cucumbers or beche-de-mer until next month, according to the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). In a paid newspaper advertisement, the authority has advised […]
Ethnic fight shuts down Gagidu
By JIMMY KALEBE BUSINESSES came to a standstill and properties were damaged after fighting broke out among three tribes at the Gagidu township in Finschhafen district, Morobe, last week. Schoolchildren, […]
Primary school to get new teachers’ houses
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC A PRIMARY school in Tent City is looking forward to receiving two four-in-one teachers’ house. The Tent City Primary School, a government school established in 1983, was […]