Day: April 23, 2021
Namah: Parliament adjournment breached constitution
OPPOSITION Leader Belden Namah has claimed that the adjournment of Parliament on Wednesday over Covid-19 concerns was a breach of the constitution. Parliament which resumed on Tuesday after a five-month […]
Toka: Facilities important for early childhood education
EDUCATION facilities are the important resources for early childhood education, says Motu Koita Assembly chairman Dadi Toka Jr. He was at the opening of a new four-in-one classroom at Tatana […]
Teachers’ college suspends classes
By ELIAS LARI CLASSES at the Jiwaka Teachers’ College have been suspended by its board to iron out outstanding issues, including its registration, to prepare for a fresh start next […]
No-show forces court to dismiss traffic infringement cases
AROUND 87 per cent of traffic infringement cases before the Waigani Traffic Court last year had to be dismissed because those accused failed to turn up to court, an official […]
Leaders sign agreement with police to stop fighting
COMMUNITY leaders at 5-Mile outside Lae have signed agreement with police to stop fighting that erupted last Sunday resulting in two deaths and properties destroyed. Lae Metropolitan Supt Chief Insp […]
Reports say 7,798 recovered from Covid-19, 2,441 active
A TOTAL of 7,798 people have recovered from the coronavirus (Covid-19) as of Wednesday but 2,441 others are still active from infection. Papua New Guinea (PNG) Covid-19 National Pandemic Response […]
Provinces responsible for Covid-19 responses
By HELEN TARAWA PROVINCIAL governments will be responsible for the Covid-19 responses in the next three months, Prime Minister James Marape says. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Marape said […]
Marape urges public to stay home, follow measures, be safe
STAY home if you are not doing anything is the simple message Prime Minister James Marape wants the people to heed after the country’s Covid-19 positive cases surpassed 10,000 with […]
Two Chinese firms receive Government road contracts
THE Government has awarded two Chinese companies contracts to work on parts of the Highlands Highway. The contracts are funded by the Asian Development Bank. The projects are part of […]
Province not safe: Police
MILNE Bay has lost its renowned reputation as a friendly, safe province because of the rise in violent crimes, acting Southern Region police commander Chief Supt Rigga Neggi says. “Milne […]