Day: February 9, 2021
Police confirm three deaths
By GYNNIE KERO POLICE have confirmed that three people – two female students and a man – died in a road accident on Sunday morning on Obura-Wonenara in Eastern Highlands. […]
Govt, WHO working to secure Covid-19 vaccines
By LULU MARK THE distribution of the Covid-19 vaccines around the world looks promising and efforts are being made to secure the first allocation for Papua New Guinea, an official […]
Court drops cases filed by Hides landowners
THE National Court has dismissed cases filed by landowners of Hides PDL one and seven, because of a misapprehension of the law (Section 47 of the Oil and Gas Act). […]
Tribunal looks into misconduct allegations against Sir Puka
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A LEADERSHIP tribunal looking into allegations of misconduct in office against Abau MP Sir Puka Temu began yesterday at the National Court for parties to address issues […]
Teenaged girl shot dead in failed robbery attempt, police say
A TEENAGED girl was shot dead in an attempted robbery that went wrong on Fergusson Island in Milne Bay, police say. Police commander Supt Peter Barkie told The National that […]
Joint operation to address sea piracy
A JOINT operation by Milne Bay police and the provincial transport authority has been initiated to address sea piracy in the province. Provincial police commander Supt Peter Barkie told The […]
Police warn officers not to give uniforms to civilians
EAST Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli has warned officers not to give their uniforms to civilians as this was an offence. He issued the warning after a probationary constable […]
15 students from new high school continue
FIFTEEN students from the newly-established Saonu Lutheran High School in Kabwum, Morobe, have received offers to continue their studies in national high and secondary schools. The high school graduated 39 […]
Dept asks Govt for K75 million
By JINA AMBA THE Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) has asked the Government for K75 million for this year’s higher education loan programme (Help). DHERST secretary […]
Fr Jan clarifies fees charges
ALL universities and higher education institutions are governed by independent councils which set up policies that students and staff must follow, an official says. Department of Higher Education Research Science […]