Month: May 2019
Momis discusses eligibility to vote
VOTING eligibility in Bougainville’s referendum will be the same as the national elections, Autonomous Bougainville government president Dr John Momis says. Momis, was responding to questions arising in the province […]
Referendum commission outlines voting criteria
THE Bougainville Referendum Commission (BRC) is aware of public discussions around the criteria for the enrolment of voters, chief referendum officer Mauricio Claudio says. Claudio said the criteria for enrolment […]
Kalinoe: Provincial governments need FSV units
THERE is a need for provincial governments to establish within their administrations a section to deal with family and sexual violence (FSV) issues, says an official. FSV action committee national […]
Police meets marred by deaths
NEWLY-appointed Jiwaka police commander Senior Inspector Kauga Maragil and director of prosecution Jimmy Onopia collapsed and died at two different police workshops a week apart in Port Moresby. Maragil, who […]
Warring tribes look forward to laying down arms in peace ceremony
TWO warring tribes in Kompiam, Enga will make peace today ending a conflict that claimed lives and destroyed properties. This will also include the signing of the memorandum of agreement […]
Husband held over wife’s death
A 38-year-old man charged with the murder of his wife appeared in Hagen Committal Court yesterday. Jacob Epo, from Ata village in Ialibu-Pangia, Southern Highlands, allegedly killed his wife, Evenlin […]
Concerns over rise in law, order issues in Madang
A RECENT increase in law and order problems in Madang has caused concern among the public. Businesswoman Rose Murka, who visited Madang for business, said she was shocked to witness […]
Institute sees first batch graduate from course
MAPEX Training Institute (MTI) in Lae has graduated its first batch of students from its business course on Wednesday. The students graduated with certificates in sales and marketing, computing, information […]
PNG welcomes new emperor
PAPUA New Guinea has congratulated Japan on the enthronement of the new Emperor of Japan, His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. Speaking on behalf of the Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae […]
Good leaders serve others, says award winner
GOOD leaders dedicate themselves to serve others before themselves, 2018 Digicel Man of Honour award winner in Goroka Ejampi Suave says. His advice was directed at parliamentarians who yesterday elected […]