Day: October 2, 2020
Sir Puka shifts back to Health Ministry
By HELEN TARAWA SIR Puka Temu, moved back to his old Health and HIV/AIDs ministry in yesterday’s Cabinet reshuffle, says he will focus on the Covid-19 containment as a priority. […]
Steven to continue as Minister for Justice, Attorney-General
ESA’ALA MP Davis Steven is no longer deputy prime minister but continues as the Justice Minister and Attorney-General in a Cabinet reshuffle yesterday. Prime Minister James Marape thanked him for […]
Kama: I stepped aside for the sake of Kilau-Karamui road
OUTGOING Minister for Labour and Employment Geoffery Kama says he voluntarily stepped aside on the understanding that the Government will complete the Kilau-Karamui road construction. He said Prime Minister James […]
Toropo denies drug claims
PNG Defence Force Commander Maj-Gen Gilbert Toropo has brushed aside reports on Facebook that some recruits at the Goldie River training depot were caught with marijuana in their possession. “The […]
Investigations into incomplete barracks to be fast-tracked
THE National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate says it will fast-track an outstanding investigation into allegations of abuse of K18 million for the construction of police barracks in East Sepik. “I […]
People urged to utilise helpline
EAST New Britain (ENB) people are encouraged to report any form of gender-based violence through a free helpline. The number is 7150800 and toll free. The helpline known as the […]
Expat gets three years suspended sentence for sexual touching
AN expatriate convicted on two counts of sexual touching had his three-year jail sentence suspended in Manus. Police commander Chief Insp David Yapu said the expatriate was found guilty last […]
Tufi airport announced
By HELEN TARAWA TRANSPORT and Infrastructure Minister William Samb has announced plans for Tufi to be made Northern’s second airport. Samb, who led a delegation of ministers, MPs and officials […]
Board plans to meet with parents
THE Morobe education board is planning a consultative meeting with students and parents of the closed Bunsil High School in Siassi, an official says. Provincial Education Board programme adviser Keith […]
Primary school upgrading building to change status
A LEADING primary school in Bulolo town, Morobe, is upgrading its building infrastructure in order to be a high school in the near future. With funding assistance of K100,000 from […]