Day: April 6, 2020
Flights under conditions, says Parkop
FLIGHTS into Port Moresby from border provinces such as Western, West and East Sepik, Milne Bay and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville will be under strict conditions, National Capital District […]
Main markets in NCD to resume trading
THE main markets in the National Capital District will be allowed to operate in the next two months of the state of emergency, with enforcement of physical distancing and hand-washing, […]
Unprotected border with Indonesia raises risk of virus outbreak
By SAMUEL BARIASI NORTHERN Governor Gary Juffa is concerned that PNG is at high risk of a Covid-19 outbreak because of the unprotected border with Indonesia. He said the 760km […]
Executive to continue
THE Morobe provincial health authority board on Friday stated that the reappointment of chief executive officer Grant Muddle for another three months was a decision not taken lightly. MPHA chairman […]
Minister explains statement made in special parliament sitting
IMMIGRATION and Border Security Minister Westly Nukundj says that Opposition Leader Belden Namah should not be playing politics during this crucial time. In a statement yesterday, Nukundj said: “In fact, […]
Briefs
12 persons of interest NEW Ireland Covid-19 taskforce chairman Lamiller Pawut says based on surveillance conducted on the ground, the province has 12 persons of interest for Covid-19 of which, […]
Pandemic ‘stressful’
THE coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic period can be stressful for many people but they must not shy away from seeking help, a doctor says. Directorate of social change and mental health […]
Madang emergency team needs gloves, protective gear
THE Madang Covid-19 response team is in need of personal protective equipment such as safety footwear, non-contact (infrared) thermometers and gloves, a doctor says. Head of emergency medicine at Modilon […]
Floods ruin properties, about 500 homeless
CONTINUOUS heavy rain in the northern hinterland of Goroka town in Kaveve and Samogoni forests triggered heavy flooding which destroyed homes and left about 500 people homeless. The floods destroyed […]
Gamato: Election will proceed
The by-election for the Menyamya electorate in Morobe will go ahead as planned after the 14-day state of emergency shutdown period, says Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato. But he said the […]