Day: September 19, 2018
Leaders’ support needed: N’Drasal
Ignorance by political leaders from the nine districts of Morobe to assist police deliver policing to rural areas has resulted in the rise of criminal activities, says Morobe police commander […]
Police provides escort to highway travellers
HELA police have advised commuters on the Highlands Highway to travel in groups with a police escort to avoid being robbed. Hela provincial commander Chief Superintendent Martin Lakari said police […]
Gr10 student dies in assault linked to girl
A village councillor allegedly killed a grade 10 student last week for having an affair with his daughter, police said. Western Highlands police commander Chief Inspector Jacob Kamiak said a […]
Japanese firm turns waste into vinegar and charcoal
A Japanese innovation company uses technology to process organic materials such as betel nut shells, coconut husks and shells and cardboard waste into vinegar and charcoal, an official says. Kaihatsu […]
You can’t sell your kids, says Yanis
SELLING children is illegal and morally wrong by nature and context of the country, an official says. The acting executive director for the Office of Child and Family Services, Simon […]
Be independent, says Saonu
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC Independence Day anniversaries should be seen as a time to celebrate unity and togetherness in the development of the country, Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu says. Officiating during […]
Polls hiccup
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK ELECTORAL Commissioner Patilias Gamato is still awaiting a K1.5 million funding from the Government and the National Capital District Commission to hold the Motu-Koitabu Assembly elections. The […]
Developer wants people to take care of new bus stops
THE developer of new bus stops in Port Moresby says that protection of public facilities is everyone’s responsibility. Forest Peng, a representative of the Shenzen SEZ Construction and Development group […]
Electoral law review held up by funding problems
By LUKE KAMA THE Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) has suspended a review of the country’s electoral laws which is now underway for two weeks pending the release of […]
Deaf Association elects new executives
The Morobe Deaf Association has elected new executives for the next three years. The association elected new interim executives last week to advocate and drive services for people with hearing […]