Day: October 1, 2021
492 vehicles bought for Apec summit, says official
THERE were 492 vehicles bought and used for the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders’ Summit in Port Moresby, says secretary for Finance Dr Ken Ngangan. Of the 492, 166 […]
Christians urged to observe safety measures
A CHURCH leader has warned its members to strictly follow the new public health safety rules and cancel all planned mass gatherings. Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG head bishop Rev […]
Catholic priests advised to organise more mass on Sundays
Cardinal Sir John Ribat of the Catholic church has advised parish priests to organise a number of masses on Sundays with attendance to be limited to 20. He was responding […]
Parkop urges NCD residents to get vaccinated to avoid lockdowns
NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has urged all city residents to get the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine to avoid further lockdowns and restrictions. During the start of the mobile vaccination […]
K9mil road in Mendi nearing completion
By PETER WARI THOUSANDS of students who graduated from the Mogol Secondary School in Southern Highlands will remember the atrocious 5km road from the Karel turn-off to the school. The […]
Council members clean up city, condemn littering
MEMBERS of the Hagen Central youth development council have cleaned up the city and hope to keep it that way by condemning littering, drinking in public places and petty crimes. […]
Rosso raises alarm over contractors
LAE MP John Rosso says project contracts should not be awarded to companies that are ill equipped. “If you want to help build up local companies, give them projects according […]
Alleged killer back behind bars after more than two years
AN escapee from Bomana prison has surrendered to police after village elders persuaded him to give up in Gulf, Kerema Police Station commander Snr Insp Michael Pakyei says. “Max Meako, […]
150 nabbed over rampage
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE and Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers have arrested 154 youths for damaging properties in Yonki government station, Ramu police station commander Insp Edward Alphonse says. […]
Country has food basket potential: PM
PRIME Minister James Marape has called attention to Papua New Guinea’s abundant arable land and its “food basket” potential while inviting partnerships for its development to support world and regional […]