Day: December 16, 2020
8 robbery suspects arrested
EIGHT suspects allegedly involved in robbing and assaulting university students at Tokua Airport on Dec 6 were arrested by police in Kokopo, East New Britain, over the weekend. Police commander […]
Province on way to buy 12 police vehicles
THE Northern government is partnering with the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary under a kina-for-kina programme to address law and order issues in the province. As part of this partnership […]
Police set for Xmas operation
EAST New Britain police will tighten the security on its land and sea border with West New Britain during the Christmas and New Year period, police commander Chief Insp Joseph […]
Policewoman accused of stealing bail money appears in court
A FEMALE police officer in Goroka Eastern Highlands appeared before the Goroka Committal Court for allegedly stealing police bail money. First Const Gipora Aho from Gorohanota village in Goroka allegedly […]
Agarobe preventing intrusion
By JINA AMBA CENTRAL Governor Robert Agarobe says he wants to develop growth centres in the province to prevent the threatening encroachment by the National Capital District (NCD). He said […]
Briefs
UN Women thanks writers UN Women have thanked all those who responded to the essay competition on gender equality launched on Oct 26, according to the United Nations. The four […]
Call to follow procedure
THE Southern Highlands Local Disease Control Centre (LDCC) has warned people to adhere to processes and procedures for the movement of pigs this Christmas. LDCC chairman Kenneth Kuim said the […]
Agency schools finish year on high
UNITED church agency schools in the Highlands region have closed the academic year successfully for Christmas holidays, an official says. Secretary Johnson Pisa told The National that though many schools […]
Former inmate hopes to contribute to jail system
ANDREW Kawagle, a former inmate at Bomana Prison in the National Capital District recently graduated with an associate degree in Theology and wants to use his knowledge and training to […]
Health authority supports policy
THE Hela Health Authority says it has taken on the challenge to implement the public service gender equity and social inclusion (Gesi) policy. The authority said in a statement that […]