Day: July 9, 2018
Police warns: Blocking public roads a crime
By CLARISSA MOI BLOCKING of public roads anywhere in the country by anyone can cost them up to K500,000, police says. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’dranou said this […]
Villager thanks governments for Wash project
A FEMALE from Baimuru village in Yangoru-Saussia, East Sepik, has thanked the PNG and Australian governments for a Water and Sanitation Hygiene (Wash) programme in her village. Lina Wingu-Manisembi said […]
Board to set up regional cocoa nursery
Papua New Guinea Cocoa Board has embarked on establishing a regional cocoa nursery for the Mamose region in the Sepik economic zone at Haripmo in the Sepik Plains. Work started […]
Cop ordered to compensate law student with K200 for assault
The Boroko District Court has ordered police officer Felix Mai to pay K200 as compensation after he assaulted a law student at the Jack Pidik Park in Port Moresby on […]
Australia helping our fire service boost safety
By Angela Paul Australia and Papua New Guinea fire departments are working together to ensure safety of everyone during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November. Two officers from the […]
Man on supermarket murder charge appears in court
By Alice Osii A man facing a murder charge in relation to a shooting at a supermarket in Port Moresby appeared for mention at the Committal Court in Waigani last […]
Team working to contain yaws
By PETER WARI THIRTY-FIVE children have confirmed positive out of 115 tested for yaws by the emergency medical team at a Western village. Emergency controller Dr Bill Hamblin said most […]
Visiting medical ship to provide free service
A Chinese navy hospital ship, Ark Peace, will be in the country this week to provide medical services. People who want to access the free services should pre-register at the […]
Project allows institute to provide cheap IT services
By Glenda Awikiak A K2.5 million project has enabled the PNG Education Institute (PNGEI) to provide internet services at a subsidised rate to its students, lecturers, staff, residents and neighbours. […]
Nicta urged to create firewalls to protect children surfing the web
Internet accessibility to children is good, says Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra. “I call on the Nicta board under the current laws or new laws to have what we call […]