Day: September 9, 2021
WHO and UN partners create environmental risk factors compendium
FOUR United Nations agencies have partnered to create a new compendium of 500 actions aimed at reducing death and diseases driven by environmental risk factors. They are the World Health […]
Health authority appoints new doctor to serve at rural health centre
THE Simbu health authority (PHA) installed a new doctor at Gembogl Rural Health Centre this week. Dr Terence Kee’s posting to Gembogl brings the number of doctors posted to rural […]
Diplomat Morea retires after 44 years
By PETER ESILA AFTER 44 years in the civil service, it’s time to retire and relax at home for 68-year-old Morea Veratau. “It is a challenge for me to make […]
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Hard to tell Police and prison authorities have been asking the people to keep a lookout for the Bomana prison escapees who are still at large. But with everyone wearing […]
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WORK on a section of the road at Port Moresby’s 9-Mile has started. This part of the road has been dusty and has been a health hazard for the nearby […]
Discuss ways to curb alcohol-related issues
PEOPLE are spending as low as K13 to get drunk. We know that alcohol abuse is the cause of many problems in society. I believe it’s time we engage in […]
Time for Chimbu people to lead us
THE people of Chimbu were torchbearers of the hinterlands and provided the bedrock to nationalism, inclusiveness and united effort to the country in its founding years. I consider them as […]
Help needed to support the disadvantaged
WE, the young and like-minded people of Nipa-Kutubu, the rest of Southern Highlands, Eastern Highlands, Jiwaka, Morobe, Abau, the rest of Central and East Sepik, have established the charity organisation […]
Leaders should know good leadership traits
IN Papua New Guinea, there are different types of leaders, depending on whom we choose and promote them to be sound, honesty, fairness, integrity and all other associated leadership qualities. […]
There’s more to Baker issue
THE coverage of Tommy Baker by the media presents various shades of meaning to the narrative which can be approached from different perspectives premised on the democratic principles of fair […]