Day: July 3, 2018
Burden of proof making police struggle with law
By JACKLYN SIRIAS POLICE want to arrest drivers who use mobile phones while behind the wheel but need training to properly enforce that law, an official says. Boroko traffic police […]
Funding delay puts Morobe deal on hold
By JIMMY KALEBE A MULTI-million kina power project in Hube local level government in Finschhafen, Morobe, is awaiting funds for the feasibility studies to be completed. A letter from PNG […]
Couple back with family after 8 days adrift at sea
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A COUPLE from East Sepik who drifted for eight days at sea are back with their families after being rescued by Indonesian fishermen in Jayapura, Papua Province, […]
Hanuabada throws support behind World Vision clean-up
HUNDREDS of Hanuabada residents participated in a clean-up campaign organised by World Vision. The annual event comes under World Vision’s Hanuabada Water and Healthy Life Project funded by New Zealand. […]
Programme focuses on helping street children
By PETER ESILA ONE in every 100 child roaming the streets of Port Moresby will need the assistance of the Office of Child and Family Services. The office was established […]
300 take refuge at care centre after homes washed away
By JUNIOR UKAHA ABOUT 300 people are now living at a care centre near the Situm Station after their houses were either washed away or submerged when the Situm River […]
Tkatchenko returns land in move to right wrongs of the past
By HELEN TARAWA Western Highlands is the latest provincial government to reclaim land that was taken from it through an initiative by the Lands Department. Minister Justin Tkatchenko yesterday presented […]
Poahom villagers get water supply on tap
THE opening of a water supply system at Poahom village outside Lae in Morobe on Sunday meant access to clean, safe drinking for more than 300 people. The water supply […]
NCDC wants public to report illegal liquor shops in city
IT is unlawful to operate liquor shops in residential areas in Port Moresby, says National Capital District Commission city manager Bernard Kipit. Kipit said concerns raised by police and the […]
Projects worth K14mil in line for Moresby South
By HELEN TARAWA The people of Moresby South will benefit from five new projects worth K14 million, says MP and Minister for Lands and Physical Planning Justin Tkatchenko. Among the […]