Day: September 4, 2020
PM explains roles of resource companies
THE National Gas Corporation is a downstream player in the oil and gas industry whereas Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL) is an upstream one, says Prime Minister James Marape. Marape […]
Hospital needs resuscitation to prevent natural death
THE Popondetta General Hospital is under-resourced, under-funded, under-staffed and lacks the capacity to perform as a level-four public hospital, says Ijivitari MP Richard Masere. He told Parliament yesterday that even […]
Deputy PM presents Oceans Policy
THE National Oceans Policy 2020-2030 was presented to Parliament yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Davis Steven. “The policy acknowledges and recognises the important role […]
Plans to develop passage
TRANSPORT and Infrastructure Minister William Samb says there are plans to commercialise the Jomard Passage in Milne Bay and protect marine life there. The National Executive Council (NEC) has approved […]
More than K270mil generated by cocoa in 2017, says Simon
A TOTAL of K270.7 million was generated from cocoa exports in 2017, representing 25 per cent, or K90 million, less than the previous year, says Agriculture and Livestock Minister John […]
Cancer treatment machine needed at city hospital
By LULU MARK WITH cancer being the second leading cause of death globally, World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines have recommended one high-energy cancer treatment machine for a million people, a […]
Schools getting desperate
MOROBE education adviser Keith Tangui has admitted that schools will continue to face financial problems due to Government’s tuition fees not being paid. Tangui said those schools planning to close […]
Boy accused of raping girl with special needs: Police
A TEENAGE boy is alleged to have raped a girl after dragging her into bushes at Angoram Station, East Sepik, police commander Supt Albert Beli says. Supt Beli said the […]
Kaluwin files for stay order
Public Prosecutor Pondros Kaluwin has filed an application in the Supreme Court to stay orders made by Justice David Cannings on July 16 regarding a judicial review of a leadership […]
Witnesses gone home, suspects freed
POLICE in Milne Bay have released four suspects who allegedly robbed a boat at Kanakope Passage last month after witnesses failed to provide information, police commander Supt Peter Barkie says. […]