Day: July 19, 2019
KPHL subjects to public scrutiny, says Sir John
By LUKE KAMA KUMUL Petroleum Holdings Ltd is still subjected to public scrutiny through the public accounts committee (PAC) as it deals with money and properties belonging to Papua New […]
Lae city gets K1.5m fire truck
A Fire truck worth K1.5 million was commissioned yesterday in Lae, bringing the total number of trucks in the city to three. Chief fire officer (CFO) Bill Roo said Lae […]
Recount moved to POM
Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato says the Waigani National Court ordered recount for the Kandep Open seat will be held in Port Moresby. “Port Moresby is the ideal venue for the […]
Boroko police could use incomplete casino building
THE National Capital District Commission is exploring the possibility of Boroko police using the aborted Casino at 4-Mile in Port Moresby among other initiatives city hall could do to help […]
18 charged with attempted murder
A TOTAL of 18 people have been arrested by Enga police for alleged sorcery-related attacks on two women by Enga police following the death of a girl on July 9. […]
NCDC, police discussing CCTV activation in city
THE National Capital District Commission is discussing with police to activate 190 CCTV (closed circuit television) cameras in the city, says city manager Bernard Kipit. Kipit made the statement during […]
West Sepik police boss claims officers helped rob supermarket
WEST Sepik police commander Moses Ibsagi believes police officers have conspired with suspects to rob a substantial amount of money from Papindo Supermarket in Aitape district. Chief Sgt Ibsagi said […]
Call for cyber bullying awareness
By REBECCA KUKU A LONGTIME Papua New Guinea resident and Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker has called for more awareness on cyber bullying and its consequences following […]
Housing estate told to build houses, compete in real estate
THE National Housing Corporation (NHC) and its business arm, the National Housing Estate, have been urged to build more homes and provide competition in the real estate market. Prime Minister […]
New accommodation for health workers brings relief
HEALTH workers at the new Buna Health Centre in Northern now have two furnished units. Community health worker Margaret Yowei has been working at the centre since graduating a year […]