Day: May 13, 2020
Team sent to border failed to complete task, says official
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK SOUTH Fly District Development Authority chief executive officer Tawa Gebia is concerned that the health team sent to check border villagers in Western failed to complete their […]
Keen to help end violence
AUSTRALIA Awards student Melkie Anton is a male advocate working to try to end violence against women – a shared challenge for Papua New Guinea and Australia. Male advocates campaign […]
Grade 10 examinations deferred
By REBECCA KUKU THE 2020 grade 10 written expression examinations scheduled for June 4 have been deferred to June 18, says Education secretary Dr Uke Kombra. Kombra said the rescheduling […]
Focus on key govt areas
THE Sumkar development authority (DDA) continues to focus on key government priority areas as it purchased a new ambulance for the Mugil health centre in the Sumgilbar local level government […]
ENB approves 51 projects under rural service
By ROSELYN ELLISON THE East New Britain (ENB) government has approved 51 projects under the rural service delivery project (RSDP) that have been rolled out in local level governments (LLGs) […]
MP: Compensation claims affect road works
IT is difficult to construct roads in Obura-Wonenara, Eastern Highlands, because of continuous compensation claims and politics, local MP Mehrra Kipefa says. He said the district’s rugged terrain and geographical […]
Due process followed, says Numu
By ZACHERY PER THE Finance Department has followed due process to appoint an acting provincial finance manager for Eastern Highlands, Governor Peter Numu says. He said the appointment of Simon […]
Emma has love, passion for animals
EMMA Oliver has a passion and love for the welfare of animals. Oliver, from East New Britain, works at the Port Moresby Nature Park and has a background in marine […]
Tribal fighting hindering development in district, says Kipefa
By SAMUEL BARIASI TRIBAL fighting in Obura-Wonenara, Easter Highlands, is hindering development in the district, MP Mehrra Kipefa says. Kipefa said even though the police tactical response unit set up […]
Call to practice safety at sea
THE National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) is cautioning small boat owners, operators and passengers in the maritime provinces to be more responsible and practice sea safety, especially during the current […]