Day: August 18, 2020
Substance abuse, failed marriages on the rise, says Pastor
DRUG, alcohol abuse and failed marriages are among the main issues on the increase among youths and young adults, a pastor says. Ps Lucas Mark, of the Lutheran church’s Lae […]
Billing system launched
By PETER ESILA THE Lands and Physical Planning Department has launched a new billing system that will now help to generate a revenue of K100 million annually, says Minister John […]
Revocation ‘premature’
THE revocation of Ephraim Wassem’s appointment as acting managing director and chief executive officer of the National Airports Corporation (NAC) by the board on Aug 7 was premature and had […]
Momis calls on people to vote wisely
Outgoing Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President John Momis has urged all Bougainvilleans to vote wisely and to respect each other’s democratic right to vote freely. “This ABG 2020 Election is […]
Tokura says polling to continue despite candidate petitions
BOUGAINVILLE police commander Francis Tokura says polling and counting of the fourth Autonomous Bougainville elections will continue despite a petition from some candidates claiming vote rigging. “The elections will continue […]
Council declares new state of emergency for AROB
THE Bougainville caretaker government has declared a new state of emergency in the autonomous region effective from Aug 15 and lasting 21 days. According to a statement from the department […]
Covid-19 funds total K145mil
THE National Control Centre (NCC), formally known as the NOCC, received more than K145 million in funding, according to incidents manager Dr Esorom Doani. Dr Doani said K67.1mil was spent […]
Detectives arrest third suspect
A MAN in Western Highlands has been arrested and charged with fraud-related charges for allegedly making changes to two shareholding companies without shareholder consent and misappropriating K2 million, police say. […]
Schools, health post to receive water tanks
SCHOOLS and health posts in Nawaeb, Morobe, will receive water tanks under the district development authority’s (DDA) Covid-19 funding. Nawaeb MP and DDA chairman Kennedy Wenge said with the Covid-19 […]
Clinic lays off staff due to shortage of funds
THE Salvation Army Clinic at Koki in Port Moresby is laying off staff due to shortage of funds, an official says. Salvation Army service health manager Anna Clement said since […]