Day: October 25, 2018
O’Neill clarifies Apec security rules
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says the Apec safety and security operation enters a draw-down period in mid-November and operations will cease by Dec 1. His comments follow claims by Opposition […]
Man charged with killing his brother denied bail
A man charged with killing his brother at the Koki fish market in Port Moresby in June has been remanded in custody because of the seriousness of the offence. Magistrate […]
Australian among 19 baptised in Lae convention
AN AUSTRALIAN woman is among 19 people baptised after a week-long convention by Global Apostolic Ministries Church in Lae last week. Taking part during the convention were churches along the […]
Rural clinic needs drugs
ONE of the nine districts of Morobe is badly in need of medical supplies and medicine, according to an official. Menyamya district health manager Omin Gunua said they had two […]
Prison boss says baptism of inmates significant
BAPTISM of inmates at prisons in the country will make a significant change in their lives, says Buiebi prison commander Bob Omba. He said this after witnessing the baptism of […]
Church group prays for Apec success
The Body of Christ (BOC) has started a 21-day fast and pray for the upcoming Apec meeting, says deputy chairman Pastor Michael Wilson. The fast began on Monday and will […]
SDA Church conducts outreach
By JOY TOROME The Bougainville Mission of the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church recently conducted a week-long outreach in the mountains of Rotokas in Central Bougainville. The programme ran from Sept […]
Include youths in ministerial obligations, says priest
Youths should not be brushed aside from ministerial obligations, Vangeke Institute Programme coordinator Fr Robert Gigmai says. He was speaking at a six-week ongoing formation programme for Melanesian priests from […]
Madang looks for ways to improve healthcare
SENIOR health department officials in Madang have discussed how the district development authorities can assist in implementing health plans in the next five years. Acting provincial health director Paul Mabong […]
Villagers want WW2 weapons removed to stop fighting
THE Kela villagers of Salamaua have called on the Japanese, American and Australian governments to take ownership of World War Two weapons buried in the area. The villagers recently were […]