Day: October 2, 2018
Detained couple may lead to more arrests: Police
A couple has been arrested at the PNG-Indonesian border in West Sepik for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Indonesia, provincial police commander Chief Inspector Moses Ibsagi says. “They were […]
US defence official to reaffirm commitment to PNG security
THE United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia Dr Joseph Felter, arrived in Port Moresby yesterday in support of next month’s Apec meeting and to […]
Four suspects held after old administration building razed
FOUR suspects are in police custody after the old Finschhafen district administration building at Gagidu burned on Thursday. Gagidu police station commander Sergeant Taki Dewo said they would be taken […]
People told to support health workers and stop tribal fights
By PETER WARI THE Hela health authority and government have called on the people of the province to support the second phase of the polio vaccination programme and do away […]
Morobe schools plan early graduation to avoid trouble
SCHOOLS in Morobe are holding their grade 10 and grade 12 graduations before the national examinations to ensure students stay focused until the end-of-year holidays. Morobe education services professional assistant […]
ENB appoints committee members to lead autonomy work
By JUNIOR UKAHA SIX members of the East New Britain autonomy committee were sworn into office yesterday by magistrate Samuel Lavutal in Kokopo. The event was witnessed by the provincial […]
No funding support for seasonal workers programme: Morola
By HELEN TARAWA THERE is no funding support from the Government for the Australian seasonal workers’ programme, Labour and Industrial Relations Secretary Mary Morola says. She told The National that […]
Parkop commits K4 million for new Hanuabada market
By Jason Dom NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop yesterday committed K4 million for a new market at Hanuabada. He made the commitment during the ground-breaking ceremony for the new […]
Pangu loyal to PM
By GYNNIE KERO PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has welcomed the commitment by the Pangu Pati to continue supporting the Government he leads as it progresses into its current five-year term. […]
O’Neill gives church mums family advice
By PISAI GUMAR PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill urged mothers to teach their children about family values and uphold such values to become responsible citizens. He addressed hundreds of women yesterday […]