Day: February 19, 2019
Headmasters to be queried over teachers appointment
SOME headmasters of Madang schools will be summoned this week for allegedly making their own teaching appointments. Mamose regional Teachers Service commissioner Joseph Ouyoum claimed yesterday he had received reports […]
Schools in Madang resume classes after teachers end strike
SCHOOLS in Madang resumed yesterday after hundreds of teachers across the province ended their three-week strike over their unpaid leave fares. They resumed duties on the condition that the Madang […]
Police recover stolen vehicle at private residence in city
THE Policing-the-Police Task Force Team recovered a stolen vehicle last Thursday at a private residence in Gerehu, Port Moresby. Police, in a statement said the vehicle was part of the […]
Electricity plan to go to cabinet
The 2019 PNG Electrification Partnership Plan will go to Cabinet for approval, PNG Power Ltd acting managing director Carolyn Blacklock says. The programme, which was recently commissioned in Okapa, Eastern […]
Media hailed for role played to reduce abuse
Acting chief executive officer of Office of Child and Family Services Simon Yanis has credited media for its advocacy on children’s rights. He said that had played a great role […]
Review of traditional border crossing deal needed urgently
Review of memorandum of understanding on special arrangements relating to traditional and customary border crossings between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia is an outstanding matter that needs to be dealt […]
Morobe signs agreement with Lutheran Shipping to support operations
THE Morobe government will be supporting Lutheran Shipping Services Ltd’s operation after signing a memorandum of understand with the church and its management company. Governor Ginson Saonu said the shipping […]
Surgical team from India to visit PNG
A surgical team from India will be visiting Papua New Guinea to provide open heart surgeries and check patients living with heart conditions this week. Pacific International Hospital chief information […]
Sir Julius: Principles, values of stewardship lacking in workplace
THE principles and values of true stewardship and servitude are lacking in the workplace today, New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan says. “We have had many high-standing Papua New Guineans […]
Procurement commission ready by April: Ngangan
THE national procurement commission (NPC) it to be fully established by April this year, Finance Secretary Dr Ken Ngangan says. Dr Ngangan, who is also the chairman of Central Supply […]