Day: January 14, 2019
Southern Highlands side to reveal NSL roster
By BENJAMIN KOITAKA NEWLY established National Soccer League club (Highlands Conference) Kagua Erave are set to release the names of the players in their squad next week. The pre-selected train-on-squad […]
Concerns over import of sex-enhancement items
THE Office of Censorship is concerned about the importing of sex-enhancement products which are slipping through Customs. It follows the confiscation of 33 such items in Port Moresby last week […]
Bringing services to remote areas costly, MP says
By LUKE KAMA DELIVERING relief supplies and services to people living in remote places not linked by road is costly, Sohe MP Henry Amuli says. Amuli travelled in a helicopter […]
Team assessing damage caused by bad weather
A TEAM of officials is assessing the damage caused by the recent bad weather in the Abau district of Central. National Disaster Office director Martin Mose said the team would […]
Landowners warned not to hurt mine workers
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC MOROBE Governor Ginson Saonu has warned landowners who forced the suspension of the Wafi-Golpu mining project development not to damage properties or hurt the workers. Workers were […]
Court throws out charge against Brown
THE Waigani Committal Court has dismissed criminal charges against Nasfund chief investment officer David Brown. Magistrate Mekeo Gauli on Friday dismissed the conspiracy to defraud charge following six months of […]
Army to recruit 300 officers
THE PNG Defence Force is looking at recruiting about 300 officers this year, with first batch of 150 to occupy the Goldie Training Depot. Defence Commander Major General Gilbert Toropo […]
Naval base re-establishment to strengthen maritime security
THE re-establishment of the naval base on Lombrum Island in Manus will strengthen maritime security in PNG waters, PNG Defence Force Commander Major General Gilbert Toropo says. He said an […]
Registration for NID starts in NCD for teachers
THE registration of teachers’ National Identification Document cards and birth certificates — a prerequisite to be included in the payroll — has started in Port Moresby. Basic Education inspector Idau […]
Warning for parents against unregistered private schools
PARENTS are urged to be careful of private schools not registered with the Education Department when enrolling their children as the children may not qualify for higher education or government […]