Day: April 23, 2019
Court stays open despite power cut
A COURT is continuing to hear cases despite the loss of its power supply caused by an electrical fault for more than two weeks now. Boroko District Court Senior Magistrate […]
Teen among injured in hit-and-run case
A TEENAGED girl and three others on their way to watch a football match were injured when a vehicle hit them, police say. Jiwaka police commander Chief Inspector Horim Piamia […]
Why I quit: Steven
By HELEN TARAWA ESA’ALA MP Davis Steven, pictured, has resigned from Cabinet to spend more time with his electorate, although he hinted his “struggles” with the Government’s central agency influenced […]
Chopper flight saves pregnant teen with birth difficulties
By DOROTHY MARK A PREGNANT teenager was evacuated by helicopter from a remote village in Madang after experiencing birth complications. Fredlyn Freddy, 18, is from a remote village in Josephstaal, […]
Twenty-two prison officers promoted
A GROUP of 22 prison officers in Port Moresby have been reminded that promotion comes with responsibility. Correctional Service acting Commissioner Stephen Pokanis told the 22 on Friday that they […]
Isifu tasked with calling elections
By JEFFREY ELAPA THE Minister for Inter-Government Relations Kevin Isifu will issue on Thursday 6375 writs for the local level government elections to mark the start of the process. People […]
Students among 30 injured in bus collision
THREE students were among 30 people injured in a bus accident along Seventh Street in Lae, Morobe, yesterday. Two city 13A route buses travelling from opposite directions collided at about […]
Rising water levels put Sepik River communities at risk
RISING river levels pose a threat for low-lying communities such as Kambaramba village in the Angoram district of East Sepik, according to Governor Allan Bird. He took a trip over […]
Soldiers learn to deliver health aids during natural disaster
TWENTY-TWO soldiers have completed a 16-day workshop to help them deal with health situations during natural disasters. It was sponsored by the Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute. […]
Enga governor salutes presidents for their work
Council presidents have been the anchor of the Enga government and have provided the political stability for the province, Governor Sir Peter Ipatas says. Sir Peter was speaking in his […]