Day: September 3, 2018
Hospital gets K1.5mil in medical equipment
THE Mendi General Hospital in Southern Highlands has received K1.5 million worth of medical equipment including an electro-cardiogram funded by the District Development Authority and the Maus Gras Club. They […]
Parlt closes for speakers’ summit
Parliament will be closed today and tomorrow for the first Speakers’ Investment Summit, Clerk Vele Konivaro says. Konivaro told The National that the summit would see more than 100 exhibitors […]
Govt plans maintenance work at Hiritano Highway
THE Government will carry out maintenance work along the Hiritano Highway between 9-Mile in the National Capital District and Wapanapi Bridge in Central when funds are available, Works Minister Michael […]
Trump out, Pence in
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has welcomed the attendance of United State Vice-President Mike Pence to replace President Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Cooperation Leaders’ Summit in November, calling him an […]
O’Neill wants Manam Bill implemented
By DOROTHY MARK PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says Cabinet will endorse the appointments of members of the Manam Restoration Authority which will begin the implementation of the Manam Bill. He […]
Officers probe cause of fire that razed shops
FIRE officers are investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed a group of shops in Port Moresby on Saturday. Chief Fire Officer Bill Roo said the cause of the […]
Parents told to discipline children
By Alice Osii POLICE in Port Moresby are advising parents to talk to their children before sending them to school. It follows the arrest of a group of students who […]
Kua seeks clearer Apec picture
SINASINA-Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua says Parliament needs to be properly informed of what is behind the hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings. Kua in response to the Apec report […]
Con artists selling land, warns Kaupa
MINISTER for Housing John Kaupa is warning people about con artists with fake titles and stamps are going around trying to sell land. He said they should be mindful not […]
Change fighting mentality: Tondop
TRIBAL fighting in Enga and Hela has become the major law and order issue which is holding back both provinces from progressing, says Enga police commander Chief Superintendent Joseph Tondop. […]