Day: June 12, 2018
Manus sees increase in drug cases
By ELIZABTH VUVU MORE than 50 drug cases were reported in Manus over the past six months, statistics show. Provincial police commander Chief Inspector David Yapu said the stats show […]
Five in custody after shooting of councillor
By JUNIOR UKAHA FIVE men have been arrested following the death of a ward councillor in Hela three weeks. The men were handed over to police by leaders from the […]
Hela still rocked by ambushes and revenge killings: Police
HELA police commander Chief Supt Martin Lakari says there are no tribal fighting in Hela but “ambushes” and “retaliatory killings” still continue. Lakari said this on Saturday after provincial disaster […]
New head for Morobe
By MALUM NALU CABINET has appointed long-time public servant Bart Ipambonj as the provincial administrator of Morobe, ending three years of controversy over the position. Public Service Minister Elias Kapavore […]
Honour for Abel
CHRISTOPHER Charles Abel, the father of Deputy Prime Minister Charles Abel, is one of the two Papua New Guineans knighted by the Queen on her 92nd birthday. The other is […]
Students lead Walk Against Corruption
MORE than 100 students from primary and secondary schools and workers joined Lae MP John Rosso and Met Supt Anthony Wagambie Jr in the Walk against Corruption on Saturday. The […]
Akunai to remain in EHP post
By MALUM NALU CABINET has decided that Samson Akunai will continue as the Eastern Highlands acting provincial administrator for another three months. Public Service Minister Elias Kapavore said that Cabinet, […]
Australia to give Kokoda villagers new river crossings
THE Australian Government is supporting people living along the Kokoda Track by the building of crossings over two creeks. The crossings are at the Emuni Creek near Manari village and […]
Lack of awareness making communities ignorant
AWARENESS about environmental protection is lacking in communities, says a representative from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (Jica). Jica representative Yukihiro Kondo said during a clean-up campaign in Port Moresby […]
Aussies join climate fight
PAPUA New Guinea and Australia have agreed to work in partnership on an action plan to address climate change challenges. The agreement was signed by Minister for Environment and Conservation […]