Day: June 4, 2021
Communities’ interest in conservation crucial for protected areas: Officer
By LULU MARK THE local communities’ desire and interest in conservation is crucial in setting up protected areas in the country, officials say. Speaking during Papua New Guinea’s first Protected […]
Women’s role in conservation highlighted
THE wife of a village chief has been seen in some cultures to play an important part in the decision-making of protecting and conserving the environment, according to a conservation […]
Landowners need incentives for conservation, says consultant
By PETER ESILA THERE needs to be an opportunity cost when it comes to conserving an area in Papua New Guinea, says an environmental consultant. Biatus Bito said after the […]
Drug bust case returns to court in two weeks’ time
THE cases of Australian pilot and three nationals facing criminal charges involving the country’s biggest drug bust last July will return in two weeks’ time. David John Cutmore, Dominic Terupo, […]
Toroama educates people about independence
BOUGAINVILLE President Ishmael Toroama has told the people of South Bougainville of the region’s readiness and preparedness on attaining independence. To progress the campaign, he is in South Bougainville to […]
Peace reconciliation witnessed by police
POLICE in Wau-Bulolo, Morobe, last Friday witnessed a peace reconciliation ceremony at Wau Police Station following the killing of a youth from Waria in 2019. The peace ceremony came after […]
East New Britain police have recapture fugitive, PPC says
EAST New Britain police have recaptured another fugitive who escaped from Kerevat prison with nine others in April. The latest capture leaves only three other escapees still on the run. […]
Police urged to execute arrest warrants by court
POLICE arresting-officers in traffic court matters have been urged to execute all warrant of arrests issued by the court. Waigani Traffic Court presiding Magistrate Paul Nii yesterday made the remark […]
Concern for teachers’ removals
By JINA AMBA THE PNG Teachers Association (PNGTA) has raised concern over the deregistration of teachers in the country saying it will affect students education. PNGTA general-secretary David Numbaming told […]
School aims to maintain top spot in country
CHARLES Lwanga Secondary School in Port Moresby hopes to maintain its position in the top 10 schools in the country academically. Deputy principal, academic, Francesca Muki told The National that […]