Day: May 16, 2019
Office trains cadets in sea conditions, climate, weather
By JASON DOM THE National Weather Office is training 30 cadets to specialise in weather, climate and sea conditions to help in the sustainable development of the country It is […]
Contractor signs K3mil deal with New Ireland govt
A LOCAL road contractor has signed a K3 million deal with the New Ireland government yesterday. The signing between Tasukolak Ltd and the provincial government took place during the provincial […]
Relief supplies given to families affected by recent earthquake
FAMILIES in Dambi village, Middle Watut in Mumeng, Bulolo, whose food gardens were destroyed by landslips during the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake, received supplies last week. Dambi ward councillor Labuni […]
Concerns for disabled children not in school
MORE than 50 per cent of children living with a disability are not in school, Unicef PNG education specialist Shiva Bhusal says. Bhusal said according to global data, one in […]
Hospital still waiting to install X-ray machine
THE Kerema General Hospital in Gulf is still waiting for the installation designs from the Health Department before installing its new X-ray machine, hospital chief executive officer Moses Uvaipi says. […]
Project focuses on violence against women
MAPRIK is one of the worst affected districts when it comes to gender-based violence and family sexual violence in East Sepik, an official says. District Development Authority chief executive officer […]
Court to decide over motion on EC’s arrest
By DILU WENA AN application to set aside the warrant of arrest of Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato and National Capital District election manager Terence Hetinu was received by the Waigani […]
Man held for alleged wilful murder remanded in custody
A 28-year-old man allegedly responsible for the brutal murder of his foe has been remanded in custody due to the severity of his charges. Noel Moimo, 28, from Goilala, Central, […]
Men fighting over land told to get title
THE Mt Hagen District Court has advised two-men fighting over the rental of a property on state land in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands, to apply for the land’s title with […]
State seeks stay on motion
By GYNNIE KERO and CHARLES MOI THE State has requested the Supreme Court to stop the processing of a vote of no confidence in Parliament pending the determination by the […]