Day: March 9, 2021
Police on alert following threats to scrutineers
POLICE are on high alert in Wabag, Enga, after several threats were made against the officers in light of the re-count in Chimbu of the Kandep Open seat. Enga police […]
Call to explain detainee’s bail
POLICE officers and those alleged to have assisted in releasing a Government official on bail while his previous bail was revoked, all appeared at the Boroko Summary Court on Friday. […]
Follow measures, police warn
WITH the sharp increase in the Covid-19 cases in Morobe and Lae, police have warned people to follow public health safety measures. Northern commander and Asst Comm of Police (ACP) […]
Female students given access to Wash facilities
WESTERN Highlands’ Nanga Emmanuel Primary School girls can now concentrate on their lessons in class without worrying about their menstrual hygiene, water and sanitation facilities. “The basic amenities and facilities […]
Concern over lack of facilities for disadvantaged students
MT Hagen Callan Inclusive Education principal Malcolm Kewa says many schools in Western Highlands lack basic facilities for disadvantaged students. “It is high time for school boards of management to […]
Radio, TV company’s boss tests positive for Covid-19
THE managing director (MD) of a radio and television media company has tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19), Communications and Information Technology Minister Timothy Masiu announced on Friday. “After showing […]
Somare Foundation approved
By HELEN TARAWA THE National Executive Council (NEC) has approved a special Somare Foundation to be established in honour of the late Sir Michael. Prime Minister James Marape made the […]
Chief was an ‘icon for democracy’
INTER-GOVERNMENT Relations Minister and Imbonggu MP Pila Niningi has described Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare as an icon of democracy, independence and freedom for Papua New Guineans. He paid tribute […]
Saigomi recalls time with GC
RUSSELL Saigomi recalls well the words the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare said to him while he was a junior staffer in the Prime Minister’s media unit. “Sir Michael […]
Alarm on Covid-19
By LULU MARK and MIRIAM ZARRIGA A DOCTOR has warned the Government to immediately bring in more than 680,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines because urban health services will collapse if […]