Day: January 9, 2019
Mosquito net sale to be probed
By Glenda Awikiak HEALTH Minister Sir Puka Temu has issued instructions for an investigation into the distribution of 600,000 mosquito nets donated by China. The instruction was issued following reports […]
Smoking in public places is unlawful, says city official
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC SMOKING in public places, especially retail shops and food bars, is against the law and should not be allowed, a city council health official says. Lae City […]
Heavy rain ruins roads, bridges
CONTINUOUS heavy rain throughout the country is having a major effect on ageing infrastructure, Works Secretary David Wereh says. He said weather changes were continuing to batter the country’s infrastructure […]
Dry weather coming soon says Maiha
By MICHAEL LAI THE National Weather Service says the country will have clearer skies and dry weather in the second week of this month, from today. This, however, was just […]
Basil: KPHL made profit in 2017
KUMUL Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL) recorded a net profit of K170 million in 2017, an official says. Minister for Communications, Information Technology and Energy Sam Basil said KPHL had not […]
Blacklock reveals city power issues almost resolved
PNG Power acting managing director Carolyn Blacklock says power outage in areas of the National Capital District is about to be fully resolved. Blacklock was giving an update on ongoing […]
Volcano erupts again, resettlement project for Manam needed
CONTINUOUS volcanic eruptions on Manam Island in Madang calls for more consideration to be given to the Manam resettlement project, says Dugulava ward councillor Paul Maburau. The volcano erupted again […]
Five people rescued at sea
FIVE people were rescued at sea in the St George’s Channel between New Ireland and New Britain after two boats they were travelling in capsized in rough seas last week. […]
Landslide instils fear in Mendi village, locals await Covec, Works visit
LAST month’s second landslide has instilled fear into the Tubiri community living on the outskirts of Mendi town in the Southern Highlands. Three months earlier a huge landslide occurred, burying […]
Strong wind warning for travellers to Wasu, Sialum, Siassi Island
A STRONG wind warning has been issued for people travelling to Sialum, Wasu and Siassi Island. The warning to take extra precaution by Finschhafen police also goes to those travelling […]