Day: June 13, 2018
Court rejects application to review work permit
THE Waigani National Court has refused an application by two Malaysians to review their work permits cancelled by Labour and Industrial Relations Minister Mehrra Kipefa. Judge Les Gavara-Nanu yesterday rejected […]
Tammur backs cultural shows, calls for support
TOURISM Arts and Culture Minister Emil Tammur is urging business houses and corporate entities to support cultural festivals around the country. Tammur said cultural festivals were becoming hard to deliver […]
Aust, PNG to foster better relations on immigration
THE PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) yesterday announced the signing of a cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in Immigration with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Speaking at the […]
Security forces benefitting from Apec preparations, says Timo
By JACKLYN SIRIAS SECURITY preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit has added value to the upskilling of the security forces, an officer says. PNG Defence Force police director […]
Lae meeting raises hope late payment on the way
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC KEEPING the city clean is the aim of genuine contractors attached to the Lae urban local level government council, a worker says. Patricia Tai, from Mumeng in […]
New home for snakes opens
Lae-based Rainforest Habitat opened a new K2000 four-room snake cage, complete with a python, on World Environment Day on Tuesday. The cage was completed in time to house a large […]
Game fishing club donates catch to help community
cartons of fish have bee gifted to Angau Memorial Hospital, Salvation Army and Buimo Correctional Services by the Lae Game Fishing Club. Club president Graham Gangloof said the total donation […]
New justice centre planned in Morobe
By JACKLYN SIRIAS TEWAI-Siassi district in Morobe will soon have a community justice centre to coordinate its law and justice services. Department of Justice and Attorney-General Secretary Dr Lawrence Kalinoe […]
Churches asked to lead fight against sorcery
CHURCHES need to take the lead in addressing sorcery accusation-related violence and not wait for the Government, say church leaders. Churches were with the people and “should take the issue […]
Border security to be boosted
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK in Vanimo THE Government will boost the presence of the security forces along the border with Indonesia to provide security in its Special Economic Zone. Maru said […]