Day: February 26, 2019
Quake brings unity
By REBECCA KUKU PEOPLE in Southern Highlands have largely been working together in rebuilding their lives and homes and trying to restore some normalcy in their communities since last year’s […]
K106mil spent on quake relief efforts, says officer
By Rebecca Kuku MORE than K106 million have been spent so far in the efforts to provide relief and recovery for the provinces affected by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake, according […]
Hela and SHP still need humanitarian help: UN
The United Nations says people in Hela and Southern Highlands still need humanitarian assistance following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the Highlands region a year ago. UN resident coordinator Gianluca […]
200 bus stop wardens to help keep law and order in NCD
By JASON DOM Two-hundred bus stop wardens will maintain law and order in the National Capital District starting today. Yesterday, they were at the notorious Gordon bus stop to promote […]
Recount for Chimbu progressing well, says Gamato
THE judicial recount for the Chimbu provincial seat started peacefully on Saturday in Goroka, Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato says. He told The National yesterday that 40 police men and women […]
PNG signs deal that can help agriculture and fisheries
PAPUA New Guinea yesterday signed a three-year agreement with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community to pave the way for resource support in various sectors including fisheries, agriculture and education. […]
Sir Puka sets firm polio target
By LULU MARK HEALTH and HIV/AIDS Minister Sir Puka Temu says 2019 is the year of immunisation and polio should be eradicated from Papua New Guinea once again. Sir Puka […]
Wong provides assistance to disaster-affected villages
GAZELLE MP Jelta Wong provided prompt assistance to disaster-affected villages along North Coast, East New Britain, restoring normalcy for people in his electorate. Flooding and landslides have resulted from constant […]