Month: June 2019
EC to proceed with polls for wards in Kandap Rural LLG
ELECTORAL Commissioner Patilias Gamato has clarified that the commission will proceed with elections for 36 wards in the Kandep Rural local level government in Enga. In a statement yesterday, Gamato […]
Govt K2bil short in first 6 months
FINANCE Minister Charles Abel says there is a funding gap in the budget of about K2 billion over the first six months of the year, resulting in outstanding commitments not […]
Gure queried over airport facilities
THE lack of appropriate parking space for cars at the Goroka Airport will be addressed when the National Airport Corporation allocates land for that use, Minister for Civil Aviation Lekwa […]
Manam resettlement funds diverted
MADANG police have been criticised for a lack of action in investigating allegations of fraud and misappropriation of the K6 million for Manam Island Resettlement and Restoration funds. Bogia MP […]
Parlt still waiting for funds to restore artefact
PARLIAMENT is still waiting for funding from Government to restore the totem poles and masks that were removed, Deputy Speaker Jeffery Komal says. Komal, in his response to questions by […]
Sold provincial oil palm shares to be investigated
PRIME Minister James Marape says the Government will take corrective measures on the issue of shares for three provincial governments allegedly being sold if proven to be true. Marape was […]
Akoitai praises Sir Puka’s efforts
CENTRAL Bougainville MP Sam Akoitai has commended Prime Minister James Marape for appointing Abau MP Sir Puka Temu to handle the issues of Bougainville. Akoitai said the Bougainville Peace Agreement […]
Peace agreement still with issues, Powi says
THE Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) is an important matter for the country and must be attended to in a transparent and genuine manner, Southern Highlands Governor William Powi says. Powi, […]
Horses to cut policing costs for rural Morobe
MOROBE’S Huon Gulf development authority (DDA) bought 20 horses with the aim of using them for police work in Morobe, Salamaua and Wampar local level governments. MP Ross Seymour said […]
Concerns raised over deaths
By HEZRON KISING MANY lives have been lost over unnecessary things that people, especially family members, argue and kill each other over, says senior magistrate Tera Dawai. Dawai made the […]