Day: June 2, 2020
Medevac team saves man bitten by poisonous snake
A VILLAGER bitten by a poisonous snake while returning from his garden last Saturday is happy to be alive after being medically evacuated to a hospital. Henry Aifa, 35, from […]
Paita: Economy resilient
By REBECCA KUKU THE Papua New Guinea economy is resilient enough to withstand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Finance Minister Rainbo Paita. Paita told The National yesterday that […]
Watchdog hits shops with fine over price hike
By JIMMY KALEBE THIRTEEN shop owners in Lae and Ramu in Madang have been served infringement notices by Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) for increasing prices of regulated items […]
Cabinet endorses college for all disciplinary forces
By HELEN TARAWA THE National Executive Council has endorsed the establishment of a Joint Forces College which will be tabled in Parliament during its sitting starting today. Deputy Prime Minister […]
Brother-in-law accused of murder
A PASTOR from the Border Baptist Association under the Min Baptist Union was allegedly killed by his brother-in-law with a bush knife two weeks ago, according to police. Telefomin Police […]
Tribe pays K80,000, 124 pigs as compo for peace, harmony
By ELIAS LARI TWO tribes in Western Highlands have come together to make peace following the death of a ward councillor on Feb 15. The Maren and Kyiama tribes, of […]