Month: March 2020
9 quarantined after crossing border
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK NINE alleged illegal border crossers have been quarantined for 14 days in Vanimo after crossing into West Sepik from Indonesia, West Sepik police commander Chief Insp Moses […]
Nicta moves sim card deadline
By CLARISSA MOI THE National Information Communications and Technology Authority (Nicta) has extended the deadline for the deactivation of unregistered subscriber identification module (SIM) cards to July 31. Chief executive […]
Team tackling fake goods
A TASK force team will be setup to address the issue of fake, illegal and unauthorised imported goods, especially shelved goods in shops, following a directive from Agriculture and Livestock […]
Suspect shot during car chase
A MAN is recovering from a gunshot wound while another is in police custody after a car chase in Port Moresby. Police said four men armed with a factory-made pistol […]
Aust supports Covid-19 fight
BY REBECCA KUKU THE Australian government will reprioritise more than K47million from existing commitments to provide a wide-ranging package of support while providing direct assistance to Papua New Guinea to […]
SOE poses challenge to businesses
INSTITUTE of National Affairs (INA) executive director Paul Barker says the Covid-19 state of emergency (SOE) poses a challenge for businesses to start strategising their plans. Barker said the longer […]
Fighter Lisa now lives in her own home
By MICHELLE AUAMOROMORO LISA Akapu had no place to call home after her mum passed away in 2013. But she resolved to work hard and never give up – until […]
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April fool For those interested, April the Fool which falls on Wednesday, has been postponed until further notice. Forced to walk The withdrawal of bus services is a blessing in […]
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People were standing in queues near basic food items such as rice, noodles and tinned fish last week in Mendi, Southern Highlands. Some stock ran out last week after the […]
Students awaiting certificates
THIS letter is directed to Education secretary Dr Uke Kombra and the Flexible open distance Education (Fode) coordinator. Many students who have completed the grade 12 required subjects and sat […]