Day: August 3, 2018
Cabinet yet to decide on Mamumanu report
By LUKE KAMA THE findings and recommendations of an administrative inquiry into the controversial K46.6 million Manumanu land deal in Central cannot be implemented as Cabinet is yet to make […]
Poll yes, but no allowances for Motu-Koita members
THE Motu-Koita Assembly elections will proceed as scheduled this year but current members will not be paid any allowance. According to a statement from the assembly, this is the predicament […]
Health centres running on empty
By PETER ESILA and JACKLYN SIRIAS THE 12 government rural health facilities in Northern do not have any more funds to operate, says a health officer. Provincial health adviser Copeland […]
New public solicitor praised
Northern Governor Gary Juffa has commended the appointment of Public-Solicitor Leslie Benjamin Mamu. Juffa said Mamu was a young man who had shown initiative and courage to manage the Public-Solicitor’s […]
Sir Michael asked to help redesign training plan
Labour Department has approached Sir Michael Somare to help redesign a community-based training scheme to train school leavers unable to secure formal employment, Independence Fellowship Scheme director Micah Vele says. […]
Maprik close to opening SME centre
A small to medium-sized enterprises centre for Maprik in East Sepik driven by the trade of vanilla, cocoa and coffee will soon be completed, according to district development authority chief […]
Five charged after 19 houses burnt
Five suspects are facing a total of 55 counts of arson after 19 houses were burnt down in West Yangoru, East Sepik, over a suspected sorcery incident, says provincial police […]
Lutheran youths trained to tell the story of pioneering missionary
THIRTY Lutheran youths are undergoing theatre skills training at the National Performing Arts Centre, in Goroka, to stage part three of the Johann Flierl story, a pioneering missionary. The production […]
Lack of communication blamed for poor records
COMMUNICATION is one of the major problems in keeping updated data on family and sexual violence cases in the country, says a police officer. Sergeant Wasima Kauvianda from the Family […]
Water issue affecting inmates
MORE than 400 prisoners at Baisu jail are among thousands badly affected by water problems in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands. Kagamuga Airport residents, including businesses, police barracks, National Airport Corporation […]