Day: May 22, 2020
Group calls for lowering of flag
By REBECCA KUKU THE Catholic Professionals Society of PNG has called for the LGBTQ (lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer) flag to be lowered, saying that it was a threat to […]
Partnership aims to deliver vital drugs
By CLARISSA MOI A DRUG treatment targeted at killing cancer cells for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is now available to patients in the country’s hospitals. This has been made possible […]
Juffa commends chiefs, leaders
Northern Governor Gary Juffa acknowledges that the chieftaincy system of his people has contributed to addressing law and order issues in the province. Juffa made the remarks during his recent […]
Office equipment stolen
A MAN allegedly broke into the Gulf Civil and Identity Registry office in Kerema town, vandalised the office and stole office equipment worth K85,000 on Monday. PNGCIR’s fraud and compliance […]
Commission stands ready to help govt
THE Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) stands ready to assist the Government address real estate and housing issues as far as legislative and policy reforms go to suit the […]
Commission directs clerk to provide documents
THE Commission of Inquiry into the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) loan has directed the acting Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa to provide any documents or records that would assist […]
Maintaining communication
By LULU MARK THE effective communication system of St John Ambulance (SJA) will be maintained, thanks to a K40,000 donation from the Malaysian Association of Papua New Guinea (MAPNG). During […]
Cop: CCTV enhancing police work
By LARRY ANDREW THE installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras at Top Town in Lae, Morobe, recently has resulted in more than 10 arrest so far, acting Lae Met […]
Freight subsidy aims to reduce price: Basil
By HELEN TARAWA THE Government, through the introduction of a freight subsidy, aims to ensure that citizens are able to afford vegetables at cheaper prices. National Planning and Monitoring Minister […]
Court refuses bail for man facing alleged hostage offence
By BOURA GORUKILA THE Waigani Committal Court refused to grant bail to a man because a firearm was used in the alleged offence he committed. Magistrate Dessie Kaputin Magaru said […]