Day: September 10, 2020
District presents acquittals to department of implementation
WEWAK district in East Sepik has expended 80 per cent of last year’s K8 million service improvement programme (SIP) funds, MP Kevin Isifu says. Speaking at the presentation of the […]
NCD takes responsibility
THE National Capital District will start managing schools from the Department of Education following the official transfer later this month, an official says. Secretary Dr Uke Kombra said the decentralisation […]
Pay K1,500 or go to jail for 2 months, court orders
THE Waigani Traffic Court has told a man to pay a K1,500 fine or face two months imprisonment with hard labour for driving without due care and attention. Magistrate Rebecca […]
Police submit 2021 budget
THE Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) submitted a 2021 budget that has less funding for its recurrent expenditure as it looks to reform and rationalise its operations, Commissioner David […]
Briefs
Fine weather ahead THE National Weather Office is predicting fine weather for the 45th independence anniversary next week. The anniversary is on Wednesday – Sept 16 – a public holiday. […]
Charged with insulting husband
POLICE in East New Britain (ENB) have arrested and charged a policewoman with insulting and damaging properties. According to police commander Chief Insp Joseph Tabali, the alleged incidents occurred on […]
Violence condemned
THE Department of Community Development and Religion condemns any form of violence against women, children and families regardless of who they are or what they do for a living, says […]
Namah supports call to protect sex workers
By REBECCA KUKU OPPOSITION Leader Belden Namah has condemned the recent rape and assault of a prostitute in Port Moresby and is supporting the call by sex workers on the […]
Centres providing more capital investment for social services
THERE has been more capital investment in social services with the establishment of district community development centres around the country, according to Community, Development Youth and Religion Minister Wake Goi. […]
Jail operations need support
HIGHLANDS leaders are urged to support the operation of Baisu jail in Western Highlands because it caters for prisoners from the entire area, jail commander Supt Ranson Tiki says. He […]