Day: November 26, 2018
Lower internet price expected
By JASON DOM PEOPLE will experience better and cheaper internet services next year after new domestic and international cables have been installed, says DataCo managing director Paul Komboi. “We commenced […]
Rigo schools get K1.1mil upgrade
FOUR contractors have been successful in their bids for contracts at primary schools in Rigo, Central. The trilateral agreements were signed between Rigo chief executive Koru Abe, the contractors and […]
Detention forces refugees to the edge
Indefinite detention in PNG is pushing some refugees and people seeking asylum towards suicide and self-harm, a new report by the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) and Amnesty International says. […]
Boy’s death brings polio cases to 25
By GLENDA AWIKIAK The death of a 17-year-old boy from Angoram in East Sepik has brought the total of confirmed polio cases to 25. National coordinator polio response Sibauk Bieb […]
Momis wants B’villeans to be clear of the rules
THE integrity of the referendum to decide Bougainville’s political future is an essential part of the self-determination process for the region, says Bougainville President Dr John Momis. He made the […]
Ambulance gets K10mil boost
THE St John Ambulance has for the first time been given an allocation under the national budget. It is K10million. Ambulance PNG chief executive Mathew Cannon said St John received […]
Govt decision on development funds praised
THE Department of Implementartion and Rural Development acting secretary, Aihi Vaki, has commended the Government for transferring services improvement programmes and development grants to the Department of Implementation and Rural […]
Not enough cops, too many crims
By JIMMY KALEBE A lack of police manpower in the rural districts of Morobe has led to an increase in law and order problems involving marijuana and homebrew, police say. […]
Finchhafen banks on hydro plans
THE hinterland people of Finschhafen in Morobe are pinning their hopes on the proposed Mongi hydro power project to enable them to do business. They have pursued the project for […]
National exams bring good news for Morobe
NATIONAL examinations in Morobe have been done without any major setbacks or incidents, an official says. The provincial programme adviser for education, Keith Jiram, told The National that there was […]