Day: May 6, 2020
Compensations must stop
By GYNNIE KERO PAYMENT of compensations during conflicts in communities often leads to families struggling, according to East Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli. Supt Beli echoed this concern again […]
Men arrested, charged over death
POLICE in Manus arrested and charged seven men allegedly involved in the death of a 46-year-old man on April 4 at Watsworei village in Tetidu local level government (LLG). Manus […]
CS: Eight escapees still at large
By MICHELLE AUAMOROMORO TWO prisoners have been recaptured so far and one is dead while eight are still on the run from the Kerevat Jail outbreak of last week. The […]
Training session to up-skill locals
By ROSELYN ELLISON COMMUNITIES in East New Britain (ENB) will now be up skilled with knowledge and skills of farming systems through a series of training sessions conducted by the […]
Governor tasks committee, manager
NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan has tasked his provincial implementation committee and works manager Solomon Pela to ensure that all projects are implemented on schedule and within budget. “Our […]
Reaching an agreement after 20yrs
By Alexander NARA IT was a little past four o’clock that Sunday afternoon when we arrived at Ambua Lodge, nestled among the Doma Peaks near Tari town, Hela. Light drizzles […]
Crooked pastor jailed
By BOURA GORUKILA CHIEF Justice Sir Gibbs Salika yesterday sentenced a pastor to seven years in jail for misappropriating more than K200,000, telling him what he did contradicted what he […]
Retired soldier turns cop
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A RETIRED military officer has been appointed as the police commander for Milne Bay, after senior police officers based in Port Moresby turned down the position. Police […]
Need for more midwives at rural facilities
By LULU MARK MORE midwives are needed to address the maternal and child health problems in the country, PNG Midwifery Society president Sr Jennifer Pyakalyia says. She said during the […]
PNC remains strong: O’Neill
By GYNNIE KERO Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill maintains that the People’s National Congress Party he leads has 31 members in Parliament, including newly-elected Menyamya MP Benjamin Philip. “The PNC […]