Day: November 25, 2020
Respect constitution, judiciary, says Steven
Esa’ala MP Davis Steven says political leaders must respect the Constitution and allow the judiciary to guide everyone through the mess created in Parliament. He thanked Police Commissioner David Manning […]
Call for equal education, employment for women
By HELEN TARAWA WOMEN must be given equal education and employment opportunities for the country to achieve sustainable and rapid economic growth, lawyer Eleina Butuna says. Butuna, also a demographer, […]
Parties urged to endorse more women candidates in 2022
POLITICAL parties have been urged to endorse more women candidates to contest the 2022 general election, an official says. Demographer and lawyer Eleina Butuna told The National that the general […]
Maid denies allegations of stealing from her employer of 11yrs
A MAID accused of stealing money belonging to her employer has denied the offence, saying she had always been a loyal worker in the 11 years of her employment. Maria […]
Police arrest man wanted over death
POLICE in Madang have finally arrested a man wanted for questioning over the death of a villager 12 months ago. Police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said they had been looking […]
Supreme Court rejects bail application for man jailed for misappropriation
By ZEDAIAH KANAU THE Supreme Court has refused bail pending appeal to a man jailed for seven years for misappropriation because he was yet to file his appeal application. Justice […]
Closed for religious event
LAE’s famous beach for recreational and leisure time activities at Wakang village is closed, a village chief says. Wakang village deputy-chairman John Jacob told The National yesterday that the community […]
Government tuition fee subsidy for Morobe schools paid, says official
THE Government tuition fee subsidy (GTFS) for primary and secondary schools in Morobe was paid last week, a senior official says. Morobe acting education adviser Keith Tangui said more than […]
Check what employers pay
HUMAN resources (HR) officers in the public service must verify if employer contributions to Nambawan Super Ltd (NSL) members are being paid to the fund. In a workshop held yesterday […]
Polio immunisation coverage reaches rural communities
HEALTH workers in Hela have reached all 36 health facilities and covered 97 per cent of the targeted population in the polio supplementary immunisation activity (SIA). The Covid-19 and SIA […]