Day: March 30, 2020
Authority finds presence of vegetable-destroying worm in Western
A STUDY by the National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (Naqia) has revealed the presence of ‘fall army worm’ in Western. Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) larvae destroys vegetables, mostly corn […]
Get rid of stray dogs in town: Simon
AGRICULTURE Minister John Simon has asked authorities in East Sepik to get rid of stray dogs in Wewak due to an outbreak of heart worms. “East Sepik will be looking […]
Govt asked to assist authority with K1.4mil for X-rays
THE National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (Naqia) needs K1.4 million to purchase two X-ray machines at the wharf and airport in Port Moresby. Agriculture Minister John Simon highlighted thisx […]
Opposition leader to refile application questioning legality of PM’s election
OPPOSITION Leader Belden Namah says he will be refilling his special application which the Supreme Court dismissed on Friday. Namah told the media that he would be instructing his lawyers, […]
Briefs
Putting God first A COMPANY has devotion and prayer sessions everyday apart from its normal business operations. Paradise Foods Ltd created a position of company chaplain last October to put […]
Ban on taking photos at hospital
THE Port Moresby General Hospital management has banned photos being taken within the hospital premises last Thursday. “Taking of photographs either by camera or phone is strictly restricted within the […]
Marijuana hidden in potatoes
POLICE found five kilograms of marijuana concealed in bags containing sweet potatoes at Roku, outside Port Moresby, on Friday. In a statement, police said the marijuana was bundled in 140 […]
PNG Ports responds to Covid-19
THE need to continue to allow trade to flow through the ports is very important and should be allowed to happen, albeit in a much more controlled manner, according to […]
Police keeping people informed
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE in Telefomin, West Sepik, are working to ensure people in the district are informed on the current state of emergency (SOE) and national lockdown due to […]
Water PNG: Work continues as normal
WATER PNG says that water supply and safe disposal of waste water services will continue as normal during the state of emergency lockdown period. The management said, in a statement, […]