Day: January 16, 2019
EC insists on Lae for recount
THE Electoral Commission says its decision to have judicial recount for the Chimbu provincial seat conducted in Lae remains unchanged. Deputy Commissioner Simon Sinai said it had already made financial […]
Dua: People blocked road because they want transparency
By LUKE KAMA CHIMBU Governor Michael Dua says blocking containers containing ballot papers out from Kundiawa police station to Lae for recount is done by people who are concerned about […]
Disaster fund made to districts, MP says
SOUTHERN Highlands’ Governor William Powi says disaster-related funding from the National Disaster and Emergency Centre has been made directly to the five district development authorities (DDAs). But he has no […]
Uni students to start classes in new buildings
STUDENTS enrolling at the PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment this year can expect to use refurbished buildings for classes and accommodation. The university management allocated K1.5 million for […]
Govt called to address violence
AN officer attached to the Family Sexual and Violence Unit (FSVU) has called on the government to support them address gender-based and sorcery-related violence in the country. Waigani police FSVU […]
Domestic violence survivor welcomes new FSV unit at Waigani
By LOTTIE WAYAGURE THE new Family and Sexual Violence Unit in Waigani provides access to justice and support for survivors. “I am thankful for this new office because of the […]
Morobe education opts for missionary teachers
THE Morobe education division will delay accepting contracted overseas teachers for secondary schools and is looking at options to partner with church agencies. The division prefers Christian church agencies that […]
Closed school reopens with eight new teachers
By ERIC PIET MOREHEAD High School in South Fly, Western, is set to be fully functional this year after staffing capacity, a reason for the school’s closure last year, is […]
Maru pleased with progress of agriculture projects
NATIONAL Planning Minister Richard Maru says the Government is focused on delivering services to its people. The Yangoru-Saussia MP was in his district last weekend to check on the progress […]
Madang health schedule postponed
THE Madang health authority’s scheduled launching yesterday was deferred to a later date. Team leader for the provincial health authority reforms Fidelis Waipma was in Madang a few months ago […]