Day: January 7, 2019
Liquor ban ineffective: Joyce
THE liquor ban imposed in Madang will encourage consumption of homebrew, says South Pacific Brewery managing director Stan Joyce, pictured. “Liquor bans encourage the (consumption) of homebrew which causes harmful […]
Police want tougher laws
A POLICE officer in East Sepik has called for tougher penalties on the brewing and consumption of homebrew. Wewak police station commander Chief Sergeant James Baugen said the Parliament should […]
Hold-up, break in disrupt celebration
AN armed hold-up and a break-and-enter case disrupted quiet New Year celebrations in Popondetta. A vehicle was taken during the hold-up of a PNG Power Ltd staff at Killerton, Kumusi, […]
Donation to help families rebuild
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC A GROUP of 28 families at Hobu village in the Nabak local-level government of Nawaeb have been given materials to build new homes after police officers damaged […]
Ten primary schools in Kandep receive solar panels
TEN primary schools in Kandep, Enga, received solar panels from the district development authority last Thursday. Kandep MP Alfred Manase, said other schools would be supplied the same later. He […]
Deadly bus crash in Lae
A MAN standing at the door of a bus died when it crashed into other vehicles in Lae on Friday. Eyewitness Pastor Brian Gabriel, of the Zion Worship Centre who […]
District receives vehicles, ambulance
By PETER WARI THE Kandep district development authority has bought three vehicles for the district administration plus an ambulance for the Kandep District Hospital. Kandep MP Alfred Manase and members […]
Warning on sea travel issued
CONTINUOUS warnings have been given to people living along the maritime provinces and districts not to travel by sea because rough seas, flood and strong winds were ongoing. A special […]
Heavy rain floods gardens, homes in Central
SOME areas in Central have been devastated by floods caused by recent continuous downpour and strong winds. This was according to a businessman from Gulf, Alex Hearo on his way […]
2 dead in city
By GYNNIE KERO and MICHAEL LAI TWO people died in Port Moresby as heavy rain caused flooding and strong winds damaged electricity infrastructure, homes and properties. On Thursday, the body […]