Day: August 19, 2021
Neglected tropical diseases: Enhancing safe treatment for over 1 billion annually
A manual designed to help health workers to better administer and manage the safety of people who benefit from free medicines for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has been published by […]
Lack of PHA Act regulation causing problems: MP
THE lack of regulations of the Provincial Health Authority (PHA) Act 2007 is causing problems in the provinces, Northern Governor Gary Juffa says. Juffa wants Minister for Health Jelta Wong […]
No response from BPNG, commercial banks frustrates treasurer
TRESURER Ian Ling-Stuckey is frustrated that Bank of PNG and commercial banks are not quick to respond to issues concerning deposits of large amounts of money by ordinary Papua New […]
Police college looking to recruit 500 members
AFTER a four-year hiatus, the Bomana Police College is looking to recruit another 500 members in the next seven to eight months as the constabulary plans to build up a […]
Govt allows live broadcast
THE Government allowed live broadcast and telecast of Parliament proceedings in its entirety to Papua New Guinea and the world yesterday. Deputy Speaker Koni Iguan, making the announcement when Parliament […]
‘Witchdoctors make money from false claims’
WITCHDOCTORS also called glasman and bamboo man make their business out of falsely accusing people of practising sorcery, a priest says. Catholic Bishop of Mendi Diocese Donald Lippert said these […]
Scientists, farmers working on ways to control impact of weevils
RESEARCH into ways to control the impact of weevils on sweet potatoes in Papua New Guinea has seen local scientists working with farmers to identify natural options. The National Agriculture […]
Talks on preparing to return to work
In the time leading up to your first day back, try some of these ideas to make your return feel easier: KEEP in touch with colleagues. If you find this […]
Community health post for Kamano LLG
A NEW community health post for rural Kamano two local level government (LLG) in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, was jointly opened by local MP Johnson Tuke and the Eastern Highlands health […]
Woman convicted for wearing police uniform
By JIMMY KALEBE A 26-YEAR-OLD women who was convicted by the Lae District Court for wearing a police uniform while not being a member of the Royal Papua New Guinea […]