Day: August 14, 2018
CS to address housing issues
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THE Correctional Service department plans to address issues on accommodation for female inmates at the Boram prison in East Sepik. Assistant Commissioner for Northern and Southern regions […]
Tourism products found in communities
Tourism in Papua New Guinea is 95 per cent community-based because most of the products are found in the communities, Tourism Promotion Authority chief executive officer Jerry Agus says. He […]
Baisu jail without water for a month
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THE Baisu jail in Western Highlands has been without water for almost a month due to damaged pipes, says Highland region Correctional Service assistant commissioner David Kanumbom. […]
Officer arrested after wife shot
A policeman based in Kagua, Southern Highlands allegedly shot his wife dead with a police issue rifle in their house on Saturday night. Provincial police commander Chief Inspector Gideon Kauke […]
Top parties failing to hold post-election meet: Gelu
By LUKE KAMA REGISTRAR of Political Parties Dr Alphonse Gelu says it is very disappointing that the ruling People’s National Congress and other major political parties have not had post-2017 […]
Women urged to join transport sector
TRANSPORT Secretary Roy Mumu has called for more women in tertiary institutions to take up a career in the transport sector. Mumu said about 70 per cent of the workforce […]
Lands planning new rules for compensation claims
By HELEN TARAWA Lands and Physical Planning Department will set a clear guideline on the vetting of landowner compensation claims, says acting Secretary Oswald Tolopa. He said the land acquisition […]
Koreans see room to strengthen long-term relations
THE relationship between Koreans and Papua New Guineans which was established in 1976 can be developed further, says South Korean ambassador Kymgu Kang. He was speaking during the inaugural Korean […]
Police investigating cause of Wau courthouse fire
By JUNIOR UKAHA THE Wau Court House in Bulolo, Morobe mysteriously burned to ashes early on Saturday. It was built in the 1960s and housed the village court and council […]
Fighting clans told to surrender weapons
By Pisai Gumar THE PNG Defence Force and police at Salamaua in Huon Gulf have given villagers involved in fighting 48 hours to surrender illegal weapons before government services are […]