Day: June 12, 2019
Commission starts polling roll update
THE Bougainville Referendum Commission has started updating the roll in preparation for the referendum. Ward recorders will be visiting villages and homes to update the details of eligible voters in […]
Briefs
Coffee villages VILLAGES in Leron Wantoat and Umi Atzera in Markham, Morobe, and the Nahurawa LLG of Raicost in Madang are engaging in coffee production. Agriculture extension officer Archie Luther […]
Peace prevails in city
A PEACE ceremony was held in Port Moresby on Sunday between the people from Hela and Eastern Highlands living at Erima following a fight last Thursday. The fight started when […]
Volunteer impressed
A NEW Zealand volunteer praised Papua New Guineans for them being innovative and creative in offering solutions to problems posed. Volunteer Service Abroad personnel Robert Algar praised the 19 prisoners […]
Homeowner forgives suspects, withdraws case
THE Waigani Committal Court has discharged two men charged with breaking and entering, stealing and conspiracy after the complainant decided to forgive them and asked court to withdraw the case. […]
Dispute over West Sepik governor’s seat ends
A REVIEW application filed by a candidate who petitioned an outcome of a recount for the West Sepik provincial seat has been withdrawn by the Waigani Supreme Court. Justice Derek […]
Beach cleaning tests students’ knowledge about environment
VIRTUES Early Child Care and Education put their pupils to test at Ela Beach on Saturday to see their practical skills about what they learn in school in their environment […]
Firm saves snakebite victim
A woman in Gulf who was bitten by a venomous snake was saved, thanks to quick response by her husband and Oil Search personnel. Lucy John, from Wabo village, was […]
Envoy keen on helping grow tourism industry: PNG has plenty to offer
By ROBINSON LEKA The Korean Embassy has expressed its interest to see tourism grow in PNG as it has a big potential. Korean Ambassador to PNG Kymgu Kang said the […]
Workers warned about Facebook
PUBLIC servants in Madang have been warned to stay away from Facebook and focus on their jobs to deliver services. Madang provincial administrator Joseph Bonomane issued the warning to treasury […]