Day: April 5, 2019
Isou brace for inspired Mioks in Digicel Cup opener
THE PRK Gulf Isou are bracing for an emotional Enga Mioks side in the opening round of the Digicel Cup on Sunday. The Mioks, who lost coach Timothy Lepa last […]
Cutters, Dabari face off
DIGICEL Cup debuting franchises Kimbe Cutters and Central Dabari face off in the Digicel Cup season opener at the Sasi Muthuvel Stadium. The match is expected to draw a large […]
Commission working to restore teachers’ pay
By Rebecca KUKU THE Teachers Service Commission is working to put back on the payroll as soon as possible the 11,000 teachers who were not paid last fortnight. Commissioner Baran […]
Prison officers want government to build more quarters
OFFICERS at Bomana prison in Port Moresby are urging the Government to build more quarters for them, especially those married but still staying in single quarters. Acting commanding officer Yelly […]
Inmates plan to sell garden produce
FEMALE inmates at Bomana prison are reviving their food garden project and plan to sell what they produce at the new market in Gordon, Port Moresby. Senior Inspector Agnes Kunjil […]
Police officer charged with rape refused bail
By DILU WENA A POLICE officer charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl has been refused bail at the Waigani National Court. Gideon Ruthdi, 24, from Western Highlands, is […]
Two teachers sacked for sexually abusing minors
TWO teachers were sacked in 2017 for sexually abusing minors, Child and Family Services acting director Simon Yanis said. “Such crimes cannot be tolerated. Such teachers must be sacked and […]
120,000 licences issued in NCD
THERE are around 120,000 licences issued to drivers in the National Capital District by the Motor Vehicle Insurance Ltd (MVIL), acting chief executive Bafino Koi says. Koi told The National […]
RTA needs one system to address fake licences
ROAD Transport Authority (RTA) needs a centralised system in place before it can address issues concerning fake licences, chief executive Nelson Terema says. Terema yesterday said a proposal to have […]
Cops divide Port Moresby into zones to focus on public safety
POLICE in Port Moresby have divided the city into three zones to focus more attention on public safety. Each zone will be under the command of a senior police officer, […]