Day: April 10, 2019
Hawkins becomes events secretariat director
By HELEN TARAWA THE National Executive Council has appointed Christopher Hawkins, executive director of the Office of National Events Secretariat for four years. His job as the chief executive of […]
Apec authority to cease after final report
THE Apec Authority will cease operation once the final report is submitted to Minister Justin Tkatchenko and tabled in Parliament Tkatchenko told The National that he was awaiting the final […]
Call to resettle Manam islanders
THE lack of proper dialogue between the governor and MPs is delaying the resettlement of 3000 Manam islanders. “With law and order issues, the newly established Manam Resettlement Authority needs […]
Donation of new vehicle lifts spirit of Alotau fire officers
ALOTAU Fire Station officers are encouraged by a new vehicle given to them to help with their work. Administrator Michael Kapo said the provincial government and the district authority had […]
Nothing to show for millions spent in Namatanai: MP
DESPITE Namatanai being a resource-rich district, it has consumed millions of kina over the past 40 years, says MP Walter Schnaubelt. He said it was difficult to track the investments […]
Hospital upgrade to cost K25mil
THE Guabin District Hospital in Sumkar, Madang is to be gradually upgraded to a level-four hospital, costing K25 million. Local MP Chris Nangoi told The National that it was to […]
Lawyer warned: Stop interjecting
A JUDGE warned a defence lawyer in court yesterday he could be charged with contempt if he kept on interjecting a state lawyer’s submission. Justice Oagile Key Dingake advised lawyer […]
Service held for new leaders
THE Lutheran Church of Hope parish in East Taraka, Lae, has dedicated 49 leaders from its three congregations after eight years of interim leadership. The leaders were dedicated after attending […]
Inmates prepare for mid-year activities
ABOUT 30 detainees at Bomana Correctional Institution in Port Moresby will be participating in the Juvenile Centre mid-year programmes. Juvenile senior inspector Timothy Kaupe said he was looking forward to […]
Comments on land compiled to help future disputes
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning is working with the National Research Institute to put together information on land gathered from four regional workshops. Minister Justin Tkatchenko said a […]