Day: March 25, 2020
Police discourage people for claiming over K200,000 compo
By GYNNIE KERO PEOPLE in East Sepik have been discouraged from seeking compensation up to K200,000 during conflicts and deaths. Police commander Supt Albert Beli said the demands often resulted […]
Briefs
Outline school projects SCHOOLS in Southern Highlands have been asked by the provincial government to formally write to the provincial education board about what kind of school projects they want […]
Province pays K6mil for fees
A TOTAL of K6 million was paid out for the tuition fees for Morobe students attending tertiary institutions around the country last Friday. The amount was paid under the Gerson-Solulu […]
Dept signs deal to provide internet for all institutions
PNG Dataco signed a memorandum of understanding last Friday with the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) to provide internet to all higher learning institutions. DHERST secretary […]
Seminar focuses on environmental issues
A WEEK-LONG social communications (Socom) seminar for Catholic media coordinators is focusing on addressing environmental issues in the country. Hosted by the Socom commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference of […]
Funding offer
By PETER ESILA A COMMERCIAL bank is considering loan options to businesses whose revenues are being affected by the reduced economic activity linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Bank of South […]
Chamber: Domestic flights vital
By GYNNIE KERO BUSINESSES will be affected by the suspension of domestic flights as it may not be viable for airlines to carry freight only as required, according to the […]
Public holiday for praying, fasting
By REBECCA KUKU PRIME Minister James Marape has declared today a public holiday for praying and fasting. His message was relayed yesterday by Health Minister Jelta Wong and Police Minister […]
Nurses call for adequate support
By LULU MARK NURSES in Port Moresby are disappointed they have not been given necessary support to help them work in response to the coronavirus pandemic emergency, the nurses’ association […]
Forest under threat
By PISAI GUMAR HUMAN activities such as alluvial mining, hunting, burning trees and bush in the PNG National Forestry Association (PNGNFA) plantation in Wau and Bulolo, Morobe, are threatening a […]