Day: June 3, 2020
Illegal alcohol sale creating issues
By ELIAS LARI THE illegal sale of alcohol in Western Highlands is a concern as it is causing many problems, police commander Jacob Kamiak says. Kamiak said people were acting […]
Children with disabilities receive wheelchairs
By Joshua Mani SIX children living with special needs in Wewak, East Sepik, received wheelchairs last Friday. Callan Services Inclusive Education Resource centre in Wewak found the children’s needs through […]
College’s accreditation boost for nursing training
THE accreditation of the Kundiawa Nursing College (KNC) in Chimbu brings the number of nursing training institutions in the country to 12, which means more nurses will be produced, an […]
Flood damages hotel premises
By SAMUEL BARIASI RECENT heavy rain and flooding in Port Moresby, along with poor drainage, have caused extensive damage to a hotel. According to The Sanctuary Hotel and Spa general […]
Official vows to fight corruption
ACTING Chief Migration Officer Robert Kennedy says he is committed to tackling corruption within his organisation by having a complaints’ desk established. Kennedy said there was zero tolerance on corruption […]
Briefs
Shops given options RETAIL shops in Lae who were given infringement notices by the Independent Consumer and Completion Commission recently were given two options to pay a spot fine or […]
Top cop appeals for support
By GYNNIE KERO MADANG police need help from political leaders and local communities to effectively carry out policing in the province, police commander acting Supt Mazuc Rubiang says. “Lawlessness is […]
Police arrest robbery suspect
THE Big Rooster fast food shop at Erima in Port Moresby was robbed by a gang on Monday, police say. NCD Met Supt Perou N’dranou in a statement said a […]
Briefs
Accused of stealing boat A MAN accused of stealing a boat belonging to the Morobe Technical School at Voco Point in Lae on May 26 appeared for mention in the […]
Two-week extension
‘New normal’ measures to be approved by parliament By HELEN TARAWA and SAMUEL BARIASI PARLIAMENT has extended the Covid-19 state of emergency by two weeks to allow MPs time to […]