Day: October 15, 2019
World rugby league federation focuses on women
By PARKER TAMBUA THE Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is looking at focusing more on women’s rugby league in the country with the aim of showcasing women on and off […]
Cultural expectations hinder girls’ education: Official
MANY girls are not able to complete their education because of the challenges they face relating their gender, Marie Stopes PNG (MSPNG) health programme director Liesel Seehofer says. “Girls all […]
Magistrate: Fix court files
By KARO JESSE SENIOR magistrate Cosmas Bidar has expressed disappointment over the lack of communication between investigation officers and prosecutors. “It is not the first time I have mention this; […]
Man jailed for bringing gun to show
Carrying offensive weapons during public gathering or celebrations such as the recent Morobe Agricultural Show is dangerous because it puts the public in danger, a magistrate says. Lae District Court […]
In-house issues delaying police recruitment, official says
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE recruitment is on hold as there are many in-house issues that needs to be solved, according to Police human resource management (HRM) director, Chief Insp Bob […]
Malaria vehicle stolen in SHP
A rotarian against Malaria (RAM) vehicle distributing medicine and mosquito nets in Southern Highlands was allegedly stolen in Mendi, last Friday. RAM project manager Tim Freeman said it would hinder […]
Emergency plans on impact
PAPUA New Guinea, the United Nations and international and local partners have begun discussions on contingency and emergency plans to cater for the likely spill-over effects of tensions in West […]
Training center aims to enhance rehabilitation
A CENTRE is working with the Buimo jail in Morobe to help inmates with life skills training such as carpentry. The Anuya Youth Training Centre established in Lae two years […]
PM: No indication to step up operations on border
PRIME Minister James Marape told Parliament there was no indication at this stage for the Government to step up operations on the border of West Papua. Marape was responding to […]
Province wants security tighten
WEST Sepik administrator Conrad Tilau wants security tightened along the PNG-Indonesian border to allow people to trade without fear. “Business at the popular Indonesian shopping centre (Batas) is not bustling […]