Day: August 9, 2021
Villagers in Hela told to stop fighting to allow in services
HELA Governor Phillip Undialu has urged Benaria Valley villagers in Komo-Margarima to stop tribal fights so that services can reach them. The police and Defence Force in Hela are expected […]
Court rejects application
By KARO JESSE THE Supreme Court rejected an application by a trustee of the Kutubu PDL (petroleum development licence) 2 landowners who had sought to stay the National Court proceedings […]
Masiu boosts Siwai Tourism Association with K30,000
THE Siwai Tourism Association in South Bougainville has been boosted with K30,000 by local MP Timothy Masiu to host a cultural show to promote tourism in the district. Masiu, who […]
Tanuvasa says no reason for Namah, Pomat to intervene
By KARO JESSE SOLICITOR General Tauvasa Tanuvasa has recommend to the court that he sees no substantial reason for Parliament Speaker Job Pomat and Opposition Leader Belden Namah to be […]
Students receive electronic library to improve studies
STUDENTS from Tabubil Secondary School in Western will have a new electronic library system to improve their studies, according to the Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OKDF). The K100,000 project was […]
Company to provide internet
PAPUA New Guinea DataCo Ltd will connect and provide internet, information and communications technology (ICT) services for the Nonga General Hospital in East New Britain. This follows the signing of […]
Public bodies fail to submit financial statements, TIPNG says
THE majority of public bodies have failed to submit annual financial statements as required under the Public Finance Management Amended Act (PFMAA) 2016, according to Transparency International PNG (TIPNG). It […]
Library renamed in honour of former staff
A PUBLIC library in Port Moresby has been renamed in honour of a long-serving member of the National Library and Archives. The Hohola Public Library will now be known as […]
Regional forum agrees to address rising sea level
THE Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has endorsed a document that adds to its work in addressing rising sea levels threatening member countries as a result of climate change. The declaration […]
Commission gets K100,000
THE Goroka development authority has come to the aid of the National Cultural Commission (NCC) with K100,000 to fund its cultural projects and programmes in the country. Goroka MP Aiye […]