Month: May 2020
Staff returns to work after brief stand down
By HELEN TARAWA PNG Power Ltd (PPL) workers returned to work this week after a brief stand down over non-payment of operational allowances, an official says. PNG Energy Workers Association […]
Man killed over land dispute
By GYNNIE KERO A 21-year-old man was killed during a land dispute at Pepour in the Sumkar district of Madang on Tuesday, police say. Madang police commander acting Supt Mazuc […]
Youth organisation gets K40,000 aid from foundation
THE Digicel Foundation presented K40,000 to a youth organisation this week, to continue its work on giving hope to marginalised youths in Central and the National Capital District. Pacific regional […]
Govt pays K33.3mil for hygiene
TREASURER Ian Ling-Stuckey says the Government has paid K33.3 million from its coronavirus economic stimulus package to improve hygiene in public places and potential hotspots. Ling-Stuckey said this funding would […]
Firm donates K18,000 worth of food items
TOTAL E&P PNG Ltd has donated K18,000 worth of food items to the Salvation Army at its headquarters in Port Moresby. The donation was part of the company’s continued assistance […]
Cash flow under better control, says Treasurer
PAPUA New Guinea is finally getting its vital cash flow management under better control, Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey says. Ling-Stuckey said one of the most frustrating tasks was the huge gap […]
Work on Kokoda continues
WORK to preserve and promote the Kokoda Track’s historical significance is continuing despite disruptions to the 2020 trekking season. According to a statement from the Australian High Commission, a secure […]
Provinces allocated K200,000
By REBECCA KUKU All 22 provinces in the country including the two border provinces have received their K200,000 funding for their Covid-19 response, says State of Emergency Deputy Controller Paison […]
Kidney machines donated
THE PNG Kidney Foundation (PNGKF) committed two kidney dialysis machines to the Mendi hospital in Southern Highlands yesterday. It will become the second kidney dialysis centre in the country after […]
Dept to help organic wealth creation: MP
THE Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change is committed to helping in organic wealth creation, the associated minister says. Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Wera Mori told […]