Month: June 2020
Airlines likely to face bankruptcy, says Maru
AIR Niugini, PNG Air and some third-level airlines are likely to be facing bankruptcy over the next 12 months, says People’s National Congress Party deputy leader Richard Maru. Maru said […]
Citizens urged to report staff
By HELEN TARAWA LANDS and Physical Planning secretary Benjamin Samson wants citizens to report any officers from his department who are asking for favours to get their job done. Samson […]
Islanders going hungry
Over 800 displaced islanders living in a care centre are raising questions over the use of about K4 million provided to them by the National Disaster Office. The displaced Kadovar […]
Western govt eases police logistics woe
POLICE in Western’s North Fly Command received two vehicles and an outboard motor from the provincial government to improve their operations. Governor Taboi Awi Yoto said his government was aware […]
Police warn travellers to comply with requirements
By SYLVESTER WEMURU EAST Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli is calling on people who are travelling to Wewak from Port Moresby to follow instructions that are in place from […]
Ambulances for centres
THE Western government has presented two ambulances to two church-run health centres to support health care in the province. Governor Taboi Awi Yoto handed over the ambulances in a ceremony […]
ADB to fund health centre’s major facelift after 50 years
A HEALTH centre in Ambunti-Dreikikier, East Sepik will receive a major facelift after 50 years of existence through funding from the Asian Development Bank. The facility is expected to be […]
ENB opens first permanent Covid-19 isolation centre
THE first permanent isolation centre for Papua New Guinea, established in response to Covid-19, was officially opened in East New Britain on Friday. The opening of the Gunan na Niuvia […]
Fighting human trafficking
THE United States of America will work with Papua New Guinea in creating frameworks to prevent human trafficking in the country, says US Ambassador Erin McKee. During the 20th anniversary […]
Social media carrying swine flu awareness
By PETER ESILA AWARENESS messages on the African swine flu (ASF) are now being circulated through different media platforms, including social media, according the National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority […]