Day: April 17, 2020
Enga imposes ban on sale, chewing of betel nuts
THE Enga assembly has banned the sale and chewing of betel nuts in the province. Offending could mean fines of up to K5,000 for individuals transporting and selling the nuts […]
MPs called on to work with office
NATIONAL Planning and Monitoring Minister Sam Basil has called on all Governors and Members of Parliament to work with the PNG Civil and Identity Registry Office (PNGCIRO) to get their […]
Minister wants Works to set up units in districts
NATIONAL Planning and Monitoring Minister Sam Basil says he wants to see Department of Works (DoW) units set up in the country’s 89 districts to build roads. Basil said districts […]
Man lucky, survives cruel attack
A MAN from Morobe is lucky to be alive after surviving a vicious stabbing incident at 9-Mile Morobe Block in Port Moresby, according to police. Police said seven men with […]
Atiyafa urges media to report fairly
HENGANOFI MP Robert Atiyafa has called on the media to report fairly and accurately during the state of emergency period as it had a big influence on the people. “The […]
Youths assisting police
By SYLVESTER WEMURU YOUTHS in Telefomin, West Sepik, have taken the initiative to assist local police to monitor the movement of people during the state of emergency. Telefomin police station […]
Councillors take lead in Covid-19 awareness
A total of 121 ward councillors in Mul-Baiyer, Western Highlands, are prepared to help carry out awareness on Covid-19 in their community. Ward councillors from the three local level government […]
Briefs
Suppliers allocated to Gordon NATIONAL Capital District acting city manager Ravu Frank says that no wholesale supplier would be allowed into the Boroko market due to social distancing and personal […]
Grant to network groups
DIGICEL Foundation, through its community grants programme, aims to create a network of organisations to work on the frontlines of their communities to address health, education, social inclusion, sustainable livelihood […]
Business as usual for betel nut vendors
By ZACHERY PER A BETEL NUT market in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, is continuing to trade in spite of restrictions during the state of emergency (SOE) period. It was business as […]