Day: April 12, 2021
Boxer needs sponsorship before fight
THE management team of welterweight boxer Andrew Aisanga is calling on support from interested sponsors to assist him prepare for his upcoming international bout in two weeks. Solomon Jeram, Aisanga’s […]
By-election candidates to sign procedures agreement
THE 42 candidates for the Moresby North West by-election will sign an agreement to abide by the Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) during the election period. Acting electoral commissioner Simon Sinai […]
Wafi-Golpu next priority, says Tuke
WAFI-GOLPU Mine in Morobe is the next priority for the Government, according to Mining Minister Johnson Tuke. Tuke said this in Port Moresby on Friday after the signing of the […]
Chamber hails decision
THE Porgera Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the news to reopen the Porgera Gold Mine, says president Nickson Pakea. “Porgera mine reopening is absolutely a relief to the Porgera […]
PM Marape backs agriculture sector as economic ‘backbone’
PRIME Minister James Marape believes the agriculture sector is still Papua New Guinea’s economic backbone, Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wesley Raminai says. This message was conveyed to […]
Bomana opens separate unit
IN response to Covid-19 protocols and measures in place, a separate confinement unit (SCU) has been opened to accommodate detainees who have tested positive for the Covid-19. Australian High Commissioner […]
Call for health workers to get vaccinated
IT is unethical to continue to practice as a health worker and not be vaccinated against Covid-19, an official says. Head of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Papua […]
‘Serious concerns’ over misinformation about Covid-19, vaccine
MISINFORMATION on Covid-19 and the vaccine is a serious concern that needs to be addressed and health professionals should take the lead, an official says. During a conference on uncovering […]
Demand high for traditionally-themed products: Weaver
WHILE most sellers of non-food items such as art and craft and clothing focus on the popular meri blouses, caps and bilums, one weaver says there is a demand for […]
Submit acquittals, official says
MOST provincial health authorities (PHA) are yet to submit their acquittals from last year’s Covid-19 response funding in order for new funds to be disbursed, an official says. Health secretary […]