Day: April 20, 2021
Covid-19 forces closure of regional police headquarters
THE Covid-19 has forced the New Guinea Islands police headquarters in Kokopo, East New Britain, to shut down for seven days after a policeman tested positive. ENB commander Chief Insp […]
ENB schools told to follow Covid-19 measures
TEACHERS and staff at schools in East New Britain (ENB) have been urged to comply with the Covid-19 measures issued to education institutions in the province. Provincial education chairman and […]
Northern lawmen get new vehicles
THE Northern police command has received 12 new vehicles courtesy of the kina-for-kina programme. The joint funding programme was initiated to get provinces and districts to partner the Royal PNG […]
Police want more provinces, districts to join programme
THE Royal PNG Constabulary (RPNGC) is calling on more provinces and districts to join the kina-for-kina programme to enhance policing in their areas. Deputy Commissioner for Police – Operations (DCP) […]
Multicultural communities demand professionalism: Officer
A SENIOR provincial magistrate in East New Britain has called on police in the province to maintain a high standard and to be professional in their duties. Speaking during the […]
Mental health concern
By LULU MARK RISING mental health problems and illnesses has placed Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a dilemma that needed immediate solutions, Health Minister Jelta Wong says. “Currently, mental health […]
Directorate facing challenges
THE directorate of social change and mental health (DSCMH) is facing a host of challenges, including lack of funding, to deliver mental health services in Papua New Guinea (PNG), board […]
Doc warns of mutation
A MEDICAL doctor has warned that the Covid-19 virus has a tendency to mutate and spread among people who had not displayed any symptoms. Deputy director for PNG Institute of […]
Minister welcomes support from France
HEALTH Minister Jelta Wong welcomed the second batch of health and personal protective equipment (PPE) through humanitarian aid from France to mitigate the Covid-19 surge in the country. According to […]
Three more health workers in Northern test positive
NORTHERN administrator Trevor Magei says three Popondetta General Hospital employees have tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) on Friday. “This has doubled the total cases of hospital staff from three […]