Day: April 17, 2020
Concern raised
PEOPLE with disabilities are at a greater risk of contracting Covid-19 because of physical barriers, need for assistance or difficulty in accessing information, according to WHO “They also risk developing […]
Alleged spreading of false info
KUMUL Telikom Holdings Ltd (KTHL) says two of its employees are under police investigation for allegedly spreading false information on social media. “Kumul Telikom Holdings Ltd confirms that an internal […]
Alleged smuggler arrested
By SYLVESTER WEMURU A 40-YEAR old man from Oksapmin, West Sepik, was arrested and charged by the police in Telefomin, Western, yesterday for trying to smuggle marijuana to Tabubil. Telefomin […]
Team set up to deal with rogue officers
A STATE of emergency (SOE) discipline team has been set up by the National Capital District police to deal with ill-disciplined policemen during the SOE. Met Supt Perou N’dranou said […]
Rural school opens, gives hope
LOCALLY-founded Dudua School of Experience in Mondia Bridge village at the foot of PNG’s highest mountain Mt Wilhelm in Gembogl, Chimbu, is giving new hope to the unfortunate – those […]
5 new cases
By REBECCA KUKU THE country has five new confirmed Covid-19 cases, including three from Western, according to Prime Minister James Marape. The five are: a 12-year-old boy from Western; a […]
Curfew imposed in Port Moresby, Central, Western
By GYNNIE KERO A CURFEW from 8pm to 6am will be imposed in the National Capital District, Central and Western over the next two weeks, according to State of Emergency […]
PM halves pay for charity
PRIME Minister James Marape says half his salary and allowances will go towards a fund he is initiating to help those in need during the state of emergency. He also […]
5 parties given ok to intervene
By KARO JESSE FIVE interested parties have been granted leave to intervene in a Supreme Court application filed by Opposition Leader Belden questioning the constitutionality of Prime Minister James Marape’s […]
Industry steps forward with govt’s vision for self-sufficiency
PNG’s livestock industry has taken two steps forward, in line with the vision of Prime Minister James Marape for the country to be self-sufficient by 2025. Agriculture and Livestock Minister […]