Day: September 23, 2020
Officials note drop in number of voluntary Covid-19 tests
THERE has been a big reduction in the number of people going to the sampling sites in Port Moresby for Covid-19 testing, an official says. A report released on Monday […]
Ex-South Fly MP’s case adjourned
WAIGANI Committal Court Magistrate Tracy Ganaii yesterday adjourned former South Fly MP Sali Subam’s case to Oct 13 for submissions on sufficiency of evidence after his police file was served. […]
Manus police investigating burglary at manageress’ home
POLICE in Manus are investigating a burglary at the home of the BSP manageress in Lorengau. Police commander Chief Insp David Yapu said suspects broke into the home on Friday, […]
7 of 81 students charged with homebrew, marijuana offences
SEVEN students from the 81 arrested and charged with possession of homebrew, drug and loitering in East New Britain (ENB) on Saturday will appear before the Kokopo District Court tomorrow. […]
Taxis to install meters by Jan: Official
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE Taxi Meter Calibration (TMC) authority has been transferred from the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) to the Road Traffic Authority (RTA) but functions will not […]
Seasonal workers programme moved to Treasury Dept, official says
THE Labour Mobility programme covering seasonal workers for Australia and New Zealand has been transferred to the Department of Treasury because it was too expensive to maintain, an official says. […]
Delivering quality education worries dept
THE Education Department is concerned that the increasing demand for quality education and any decline in the Government’s budget for education can affect the delivery of quality education in the […]
Rise in dropouts continues to challenge govt
THE increased number of dropouts every year continues to be a challenge for the Government to deliver quality education with its policy of “leaving no child behind, an official says. […]
Man allegedly attacks officer
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A MAN is in police custody for allegedly attacking acting Gulf police commander Insp Michael Pakyei with an axe in Kerema. Insp Pakyei said yesterday that the […]
Authority, maritime provinces discuss policies
By BRADLEY MARIORI THE National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) is currently in Lae with maritime provinces of Momase and Northern to review the Small Craft Act 2015. The authority is […]