Day: April 20, 2020
Border people abandon homes, flee in fear of Covid-19
FIFTY-TWO people from three villages along the border of Indonesia and the Telefomin district in West Sepik have left their homes in fear of contracting Covid-19 and are seeking refuge […]
Soldiers sent to Gulf to support Covid-19 ops
By MICHELLE AUAMOROMORO THE PNG Defence Force sent 60 soldiers to Gulf over the weekend as part of the Covid-19 operations and to provide support for flood victims in the […]
Numu: Risk allowance matter for govt
RISK allowances for police officers working in the current state of emergency (SOE) is a matter for the Government to decide, Eastern Highlands Governor Peter Numu says. “The SOE was […]
Police officers, soldiers told to set example of social distancing
POLICE officers and soldiers have been told to set an example of social distancing when on duty, including when travelling in official vehicles during patrols. Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Wagambie […]
Court adjourns Kalaut’s dismissal hearing to May 1
By KARO JESSE THE directions hearing for a stay order issued by the National Court against the decision of Police Commissioner David Manning to dismiss assistant Commissioner for Human Resource […]
Flood victims receive K30,000
FLOOD victims in the Mul-Baiyer electorate of Western Highlands were given K30,000 on Thursday by their local MP Koi Trappe. The money was for the families who had lost their […]
Samaritans save six in 24hrs
SAMARITAN Aviation based in East Sepik recently saved the lives of six Sepik babies in just 24 hours. A week after giving birth to premature twins, first-time mother, only known […]
Launch of PNG currency a team effort
FORMER Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan says the launch of the PNG currency 45 years ago was a team effort. Sir Julius, who is New Ireland Governor, said the introduction […]
New market open
A NEW fresh produce market was finally opened on Friday by Moresby North East MP John Kaupa and acting city manager Frank Ravu. Its earlier opening was cancelled due to […]
Access to info vital
By LULU MARK THE Papua New Guinea Nurses Association is calling on the Government to make information more accessible to the people by subsidising the fees of media products, president […]