Day: August 3, 2018
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 […]
Belief in mark of ‘666’ affecting health services
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC PEOPLE should help to remove the idea of ‘666’ from the minds of the rural population instead of feeding them the idea, an official says. Deputy programme […]
Call for unity among Bulolo court officials and police
By JUNIOR UKAHA MOROBE Magistrate Pius Tapil has called on the police in Bulolo and district court officials to sort out any problems they have and work together to serve […]
Meet highlights need for better database of natural habitats
By PISAI GUMAR VARIOUS animals, plants and marine species in natural eco-systems form the basis of human survival, according to the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (Cepa). Cepa representative Rose […]
Finschhafen gearing up to welcome hospital ship
FINSCHHAFEN is preparing to welcome the Youth With a Mission medical ship YWAM PNG on Sunday. Acting chief executive Ricther Posah said the ship would be based at Langema Bay. […]
Children learn to bruth teeth to avoid painful tooth decay
OVER 377,000 students at 630 schools nationwide were involved in the National Toothbrush Day last Friday. Ted Diro Primary School hosted the event in Port Moresby with more than 3000 […]
Court backs ENB appointment
THE KOKOPO National court has ruled that the recent appointment of Isaac Minicus as board chairman for the East New Britain Development Corporation (ENBDC), the business arm of the provincial […]
Close protection officers complete refresher course
Twenty-four close protection police officers completed a week-long refresher course last month in preparation for the Apec leaders’ week in November. The 9th refresher course participants comprised of eight police […]
Senior officials meet to discuss food security
ASIA-Pacific Economic Cooperation officials will discuss food security during the third senior officials’ meeting in Port Moresby. The Apec Food Security Week will be from tomorrow to Aug 7. The […]
Zero fire risks, says Roo
By Jason Dom THE Fire Service is inspecting buildings in Port Moresby, especially those to be used during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings, to make sure they have “zero-risks”. Acting […]