Day: December 30, 2020
Activist remembers Sir Mekere as one of ‘gang of four’
THE late Sir Mekere Morauta was one of the “gang of four” during the self-government days leading up to Independence in 1975. This is how Mathilda Pilakapio, a good friend, […]
Sir Mekere wanted effective democracy: Friend
WHAT the late Sir Mekere Morauta wanted so much was an effective democracy for the country, with broadly-based prosperity, according to his friend Ross Garnaut. Garnaut paid tribute to Sir […]
Foundation lights up Christmas for villagers
PEOPLE of Snow Pass village in Bundi, Madang, were treated to food and entertainment on Christmas Eve organised by the Kumura Foundation. Foundation director Vincent Kumura said lunch was provided […]
Expect rain next few days into New Year, says weatherman
PEOPLE can expect rain over the weekend heading into 2021, according to National Weather Service acting directory Jimmy Gomoga. He said the Highlands, Momase and New Guinea Islands regions would […]
52 graduate from skills training
THE life skills training programme graduated 52 students last week in the Maren ward of Duke of York local level government (LLG) of Kokopo, East New Britain. The programme was […]
School completes new house for head teacher funded by city authority
A NEW head teacher’s house has been completed for St Martin’s Catholic Primary School in Lae, according to Lae MP John Rosso. In a statement on his Facebook page, Rosso […]
Six robbery suspects charged over man’s death
SIX suspects in an armed robbery along the Magi Highway in Milne Bay have been charged with killing a man over a carton of beer, provincial police commander Supt Peter […]
Alotau police on lookout for pirates, robbers
POLICE are on the lookout for pirates and armed robbers at hotspots along highways and sea lanes in Milne Bay, police commander Supt Peter Barkie says. “We launched operation Last […]
Warders, police nearly clash after CS officer assaulted
CORRECTIONAL Services warders and police almost clashed after private security guards allegedly bashed up a senior warder doing Christmas shopping in Milne Bay, police commander Supt Peter Barkie says. “The […]
Staff present items to Cheshire
AIR Niugini staff from the passenger handling and customer service international terminal presented food hampers, toiletries, clothing, fresh vegetables, cake and gifts to the Cheshire Disability Services at Hohola in […]