Day: September 2, 2020
Call to follow measures
NATIONAL Pandemic Controller David Manning has urged people to continue to take heed of health measures against Covid-19. “We cannot let our guards down,” Manning said in a statement. He […]
Protocols put in place for Covid-19 deaths, patients: Manning
STANDARD operating protocols have been put in place for Covid-19-related deaths and positive cases of children and pregnant women, Controller David Manning says. Manning said the procedures had been developed […]
Pay cuts not authorised
THE PNG Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has not authorised any pay cuts for teachers, an official says. TSC acting chairman Samson Wangihomie confirmed this saying if any teachers experienced pay […]
Police warn women of risky activities
A SENIOR police officer has warned women to be careful how they conduct themselves as the law cannot protect those who take part in risky activities. Morobe police commander Supt […]
Parkop helps UOG students with fees
TWENTY-SEVEN National Capital Districts (NCD) students at the University of Goroka (UOG) received school fee assistance of K41,427 from NCD Governor Powes Parkop. They are among the other recipients of […]
More arrests expected in rape, murder case
POLICE in Morobe are working to make more arrests relating to the rape and murder of a woman at Tanam block, Nadzab, on Aug 16. Morobe police commander Supt Alex […]
Over K600mil spent on Apec
MORE than K600 million was the total expenditure on the 2018 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ summit, says Finance Minister Rainbo Paita. Paita told The National that K603.7 million […]
Park introduces cultural programme
A SCHOOL education programme focused on highlighting the role of Papua New Guinea’s traditional culture began yesterday at the Port Moresby Nature Park. Called ‘Culture Connect’, the programme focuses on […]
Gale force winds expected: Office
PEOPLE living along the coastal areas of Papua New Guinea should heed weather warnings over the next three months as it gets wet and windy. National Weather Service acting director […]
Fight leaves three dead
THREE people were killed and nearly 100 houses burnt down following the death of a grade nine student in Jiwaka on Aug 23, police say. The student was allegedly killed […]