Day: September 11, 2018
Restoration authority eyed for rebuilding after earthquake
By JEFFREY ELAPA THE National Disaster State of Emergency led by Dr Bill Hamblin has ended, and an authority will be established to carry out restoration work and make recommendations […]
More aid for Manam victims of volcanic eruption
THE fourth shipment of relief supplies for the Manam volcano victims three weeks ago will be loaded today for the island, says acting Madang administrator John Bivi. He said since […]
Top guns provide workshop for 78 trainees
Last Friday marked the closing of the sixth weeklong Queensland Bar Workshop at the Legal Training Institute (LTI) in Port Moresby. LTI director Pauline Mogish said this year’s students were […]
Flights back – but with caution
EVERYONE has to do their part in looking after airports, which play a vital role in national development, says National Airports Corporation (NAC) managing director Richard Yopo. He said this […]
Villagers help nab electricity thieves
THE community in Masi and Kerefa villages outside Goroka have removed 15 illegal electricity connections. PNG Power Ltd said it was the first time that a community had taken the […]
Standing orders review suggested
MARKHAM MP Koni Iguan has called on the Speaker and the Leader of Government Business to make changes to the standing orders. Iguan said every new parliament should make changes […]
Bird warns ministers: The people are watching
EAST Speak Governor Alan Bird has raised concerns over the performance of Cabinet ministers in Parliament. “During question time, we have the cameras on and they record the performance of […]
Reforms delivering benefits in Justice Dept
THE Magisterial Services and the District Court have developed a long-term transformational reform programme to ensure justice is served faster and easier, says Justice Minister and Attorney-General Davis Steven. “This […]
Mining law changes to give landowners better share of the benefits: O’Neill
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says the people and landowners will get a better share of the benefits of resources developments with the review of the Mining Act currently underway. “There […]
Woman admits stealing K5000
A WOMAN has admitted that she stole more than K5000 from her employer. Audrey Daruata, who had worked as an accounts administration assistant with City Pharmacy Limited in Port Moresby, […]