Month: March 2019
Centre can help small Pacific states, says Judge
A JUDGE says the training of mediations conducted by the alternate dispute resolution centre in the country should assist smaller jurisdictions in the Pacific. Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi was […]
Cops drinking in public and in uniform face disciplinary action
POLICE drinking while in uniform are an embarrassment to the constabulary and will face disciplinary action, says a senior officer. Internal Affairs Director Chief Superintendent Robert Ali was commenting on […]
Former MP supports call for women’s seats
By HELEN TARAWA FORMER Sohe MP Delilah Gore is supporting the move by the Government to include four regional seats for women in Parliament. Gore was among the women candidates […]
More than 200 people affected as storm destroys homes
MORE than 200 people at Kald village in Baiyer district, Western Highlands, were affected by a freak storm on Sunday afternoon which uprooted trees and destroyed homes. Villager Peter Paraka, […]
Failed 2017 electoral roll blamed for poor turnout
POLLING booths, schedules and a failed electoral roll were some of the main causes of unequal representation during the 2017 national election, according to a report. Dr Nicole Haley, a […]
K2mil for city fencing project
City Manager Bernard Kipit says National Capital District Commission has allocated K2 million to remove Colorbond and razor-wire fencing in the city. Kipit, however, said this money was not enough. […]
Confirmed: Czuba gets the top job
FATHER Jan Czuba has been confirmed Secretary for Higher Education Research Science and Technology. He had been acting in the position since May 2017 after the resignation of Prof David […]
Gender equality and abuse a talking point
THE third Chat Room session broadcast live on Tribe FM had students of Limana Vocational Centre discussing gender equality and abuse. Five grade 10 students shared their views on how […]
Education board appointed
THE National Higher and Technical Education Board was endorsed in a National Executive Council decision this week. Higher Education Minister Pila Niningi said the board included experts from higher and […]
Funding issues leave Morobe students without meals and bed
By EHEYUPE ERINUC MORE than 80 Morobe students attending University of PNG have not had accommodation and meals on campus for almost six weeks. UPNG Morobe Students Union president Jesse […]