Day: October 26, 2020
Govt focusing on development in districts, says Basil
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for National Planning and Monitoring Sam Basil says the Government is focusing on development at the district level. “We are prioritising development in the districts […]
Stealing prevalent in Port Moresby, says police prosecutor
STEALING has become prevalent in Port Moresby where it seems only the fittest will survive, a police prosecutor says. Senior Constable Mol Siboa said during a submission in the Boroko […]
Police to probe corrupt allegations at department
POLICE will investigate allegations of bribery and corruption in the Health Department after receiving the Public Account Committee (PAC) report from Parliament, Police Commissioner David Manning says. “We will get […]
One dead, house blasted
A HOUSE was destroyed with home-made explosives and a male teacher died in Wewak in a hit-and-run on Saturday, East Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli says. Supt Beli said […]
Police expect reinforcement to restore order in province
EAST Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli says an additional 45 policemen are expected in the province today to help address lawlessness, especially along the Sepik Highway. He said they […]
Parkop visits shop to raise awareness
NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop visited the Fone Haus Boroko shop in Port Moresby last week to raise awareness on breast cancer. Nambawan Trophy Ltd group managing director Jim […]
Alcohol-related accidents problem to hospital, doctor says
A SURGEON at the Port Moresby General Hospital says millions of kina are being wasted on alcohol-related accidents. Dr Esther Apuahe, a trainee neurosurgeon, told The National alcohol-related accidents were […]
One-stop shop for job permit, visa
By HELEN TARAWA A SUBMISSION has been made to the National Executive Council for a one-stop shop processing of work permits and visas, Labour and Industrial Relations Minister Lekwa Gure […]
Association donates to children’s centre
THE Tembari Children’s Centre outside Port Moresby received K20,000 from the Malaysian Association PNG (MAPNG) which will go to paying outstanding staff allowances. Centre founder and director Hayward Sagembo said […]
Minister says labour laws are a priority for review
LABOUR and Industrial Relations Minister Lekwa Gure says he will review the labour laws as his priority. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Gure said for the balance of […]