Day: August 9, 2018
Police housing in Pomio just temporary, says Baki
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Police Commissioner Gari Baki says that the accommodation built for police in Pomio is not a permanent one. “It is just a transit building for single officers […]
Defence wants public to leave soldiers alone, investigations on
Papua New Guinea Defence Force chief of staff Philip Polewara is urging the public not to take the law into their own hands after an incident at Hohola in Port […]
Minister lays down the law after seeing assault video
POLICE Minister Jelta Wong says the one-strike policy stands for those who abuse the privilege and honour of wearing the police uniform. He spoke of the policy after watching a […]
People who fled earthquake stopped from going back home
By Angela Paul PEOPLE living around the epicenter of the magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Esa’ala in Milne Bay last Monday have been told to remain at the three care centres. […]
Food-secure countries import the most food
THE countries that import the most food in the world are some of the most food-secure countries, says a specialist. Bruce Blakeman, vice-president corporate affairs of global agri-company Cargill said […]
Apec countries must know type of crops to export, says expert
ECONOMIES in the 21 Apec economies must by now know what type of crops to grow to export, says a specialist. Bruce Blakeman, vice-president corporate affairs of global agri-company Cargill, […]
Mendi inmates need a courthouse
MENDI is without a courthouse which has more repercussions on detainees and remandees than those coming with fresh cases. Acting assistant commissioner of police, crimes, Hodges Ette said police were […]
Polio vaccination turn-up ‘good’
POLIO vaccination in Port Moresby for travelers has been very good in the three recommended hospitals, according to authorities. The recommended public hospitals include Port Moresby and and Gerehu general […]
Seven lost at sea return home
The seven people from a small island on the Trobriand Islands of Milne Bay that drifted to Siassi in Morobe are back in the province, according to the provincial disaster […]
Harbour off limits
By HELEN TARAWA THE Fairfax Harbour in Port Moresby will be closed and activities severely restricted during the Apec leaders’ summit in November, according to an official. Apec Coordination Authority […]