Day: May 1, 2020
Accurate population data vital
AN accurate population data is vital to proper planning, New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan says. His comment came after the New Ireland provincial executive council (PEC) directed its administration […]
Doctors teach dental hygiene to students
MORE than 800 students from villages in the east coast of New Ireland have received education on dental hygiene from Australian Doctors International (ADI) through its health campaign. “We have […]
Fode centre set for enrolment
students from Motu Koita will soon benefit from a Fode centre that was opened for enrolment earlier this week. The Australian non-government organisation Kokoda Track Foundation (KTF) has announced that […]
Police nab juvenile with gun
A JUVENILE accused of having in his possession a homemade gun was arrested by police in Gerehu, Port Moresby, on Wednesday. Police, in a statement, said its Fox Unit 203 […]
Youths surrender homebrew
By MICHAEL WARTOVO THIRTY-ONE youths from Korai ward in the Bitapaka local level government (LLG) of Kokopo, East New Britain (ENB) on Tuesday surrendered to police containers of homebrew along […]
Providing balanced meal for prisoners a challenge: Director
Food is an essential requirement for prisoners, says Correctional Services Northern Region Director and Assistant Commissioner Felixie Namane. He said this after receiving food supplies from Yai Mali Ltd at […]
Schools facing issues
By LULU MARK SOME schools are struggling to meet all the requirements set out by the Education Department for the resumption of classes on Monday, especially the compulsory wearing of […]
Council urges govt to give tax holidays
By DALE LUMA THE Government has been urged to urgently review the “very high level of corporate and personal taxation” to help people and businesses cope with the economic recession. […]
Marape thanks people
By REBECCA KUKU PRIME Minister James Marape has thanked Papua New Guineans from all walks of life for playing their roles in protecting the country from the global threat of […]
Person of interest chased from village
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK VILLAGERS allegedly chased away a fellow female villager in Northern after she arrived from Port Moresby because they suspected her to be Covid-19 positive, acting Southern region […]