Day: July 3, 2018
Authorities urged to report teachers’ offences
THE Teaching Service Commission is urging responsible authorities and stakeholders to report offences committed by teachers. Teaching Service Commission principal legal adviser Joel Nava raised the issue after not receiving […]
Kobol files appeal to review court decision
ELECTION petitioner for the Southern Highlands seat Joseph Kobol has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court to review a National Court decision that dismissed an election petition filed against […]
Five police officers facing court after man killed
By JIMMY KALEBE THE LAE District Court has committed five policemen allegedly involved in the killing of a man at Eriku Raunwara in February to stand trial in the National […]
Aust giving PNG new naval ships
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THE Defence Force maritime section will be receiving four new naval ships from Australia to boost its surveillance capabilities. Chief of force preparation Col Siale Diro told […]
State’s attempt to dismiss online selection case fails
The State has failed in its attempts to have the court dismiss a University of PNG case concerning online selection criteria following a National Court ruling on Thursday. Judge Oagile […]
Northern admin suspended
Sidelined Northern provincial administrator Sem Vegogo has been suspended by the provincial executive council on 18 counts of misconduct and maladministration in office. According to a statement released by the […]
New name for Mt Hagen comes with big plans
Mt Hagen will be renamed as ‘Hagen Kona Kai’ and built and developed with major infrastructure, says Western Highlands Governor Paias Wingti. Wingti and his provincial government team yesterday received […]
Losuia airstrip receives flights after being closed for a year
Losuia in Milne Bay started receiving normal airline flights on Friday after being closed for almost a year. This was after the airport was closed last July due to an […]
New admin warns public servants to work or else
MOROBE’s new administrator Bart Ipambonj has warned public servants in Finschhafen to be mindful of their roles or face the consequences. Ipambonj was a guest at the opening of seven […]
Burning of truck prompts call for Watut to have pride
PRIMARY school students in Watut local level government area of Bulolo, Morobe, have been urged to appreciate and respect million-kina investments by landowner company Sai Business Group. Pararoa Primary School […]