Day: May 4, 2021
People must take vaccine without hesitation, doctor says
THE Covid-19 vaccine is needed to prevent the health system from crumbling, hence, health workers and people should take the vaccine without hesitation, a doctor says. Dr Garry Nou from […]
Sir Julius facing OC: Schnaubelt
NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan has been referred to the Ombudsman Commission (OC) for breaches of the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Governments. This was confirmed by […]
PM has hope for next generation to excel
PRIME Minister James Marape says he has hope in future generations that can excel through proper education. “My children, you can do it,” he said. “Respect your teachers – both […]
Committee discussing NHC eviction, sales
THE special parliamentary committee on public sector reform and service delivery has met to further its mandated reform agenda in light of the recent National Housing Corporation (NHC) Lae evictions […]
PNG set to address child abuse
PAPUA New Guinea is prepared to address child abuse through the convention on the rights of the child (CRC), according to a joint statement from United Nations human rights commission […]
Double-murder suspect shot
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE have shot and injured a double-murder suspect on Madang’s Gogol Bridge on Sunday. The suspect is wanted for the killing of an East Sepik man in […]
Man arrested over robbery, ten at large: Police
POLICE have arrested one of more than 10 men who robbed a goods store off K10,800 in goods and cash in Madang last Wednesday. Madang police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang […]
Kaiwi’s case adjourned for submission
BHOSIP Kaiwi who is charged with torturing his wife to death last July will return to the Waigani Committal Court on May 17 to submit his mitigation. Magistrate Tracy Ganaii […]
No actions on GBV, says official
MUCH have been debated on gender-based violence (GBV) and sorcery-accusations related violence but nothing has been done to remedy the social problem afflicting Papua New Guineans, Tribal Foundation founder Gary […]
Health association reopens office in ENB
By MICHAEL WARTOVO THE Papua New Guinea family health association (PNGFHA) has reopened its office in Kokopo, East New Britain (ENB), to help tackle rising cases of violence against girls […]