Day: March 19, 2019
Officer arrested for threatening to burn down building
A Madang policeman has been arrested and charged with threatening to burn down the Madang provincial government complex, including Governor Peter Yama’s office. Madang police commander Ben Neneo said the […]
Kapavore initiates talks for health cover for public servants
By HELEN TARAWA Public Service Minister Elias Kapavore has directed Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari to facilitate discussions to introduce health insurance cover for public servants. Kapavore, during the launching of […]
New board members bring Koiari back to life
THE Koiari local level government special purpose authority in Central is back on its feet after five years — with the inauguration of its new board in Port Moresby on […]
Be responsible to see outcome of corporate plans: Lupari
Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari has challenged public servants to take ownership of their responsibilities to see the results of their corporate plans. Speaking at the launching of the Department of […]
Maru underscores need for well-equipped, world-class lab
Minister for National Planning and Monitoring Richard Maru says Papua New Guinea needs a fully equipped world-class laboratory if it is serious about improving efficiency and competitiveness of its export […]
16 years for wife-basher
By DOROTHY MARK A FORMER university lecturer who caused the death of his wife by “inflicting severe injuries on her” has been sentenced to 16 years in jail. Samuel Roth, […]
Threat to cut teachers’ pay illegal, says Sori
By ERIC PIET TEACHERS who fail to meet the March 31 deadline for their national identification registration will not be struck off the payroll, an official says. Teaching Service Commission […]
Councillor: Roads in rural areas need regular maintenance
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC ROADS in rural areas need to be regularly and properly maintained to keep them in good condition, a ward councillor says. Worinu Samanam, ward councilor in the […]
Defence Force appoints directors
FIVE Defence Force officers have been given titles of director of various sections. Lt-Col Harris Lange is the director for personnel administration, Lt-Col Daniel Fungke is director repatriation, Lt-Col Rodney […]
Mt Hagen getting K30mil water and sewerage project
By ELIAS LARI A K30 million water supply and sewerage project for Mt Hagen was launched on Friday by Water PNG. Problems of water supply and sewerage, which have long […]