Day: October 4, 2021
Staff tested positive to Covid-19
A STAFF member from the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (IMR) has tested positive to Coronavirus (Covid-19), with its director Prof William Pomat instituting measures to scale down […]
Uni locks down campus after recording 13 cases and two deaths
By DALE LUMA THE University of Goroka (UOG) has recorded 13 positive Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and two deaths so far, acting vice-chancellor Dr Teng Waninga says. Dr Waninga confirmed on […]
‘Sorcery-related crime still high’
By JIMMY KALEBE DESPITE harsh sentences being imposed for sorcery-related violence, it seems killings and injuries caused from suspicion of sorcery have not decreased, a national court judge in Lae […]
Basil leadership tribunal deferred to Oct 18
THE Leadership Tribunal investigating allegations of misconduct in office against suspended Deputy Prime Minister and Bulolo MP Sam Basil was adjourned to Oct 18. The tribunal returned on Friday for […]
Reconciliation for political alliance
A RECONCILIATION ceremony was held at Lokon village, New Ireland, on Wednesday that re-established and consolidated the political alliance of the clansmen and tribe of the late parliamentarian, Nicholas Brokam, […]
Man, 24, charged with three counts of sexual penetration, incest denied bail
A MAN charged with three counts of sexual penetration and one count of incest has been denied bail at the Lae Committal Court after the court learnt that the victims […]
Sir Silas’ body arrives in city
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA THE casket bearing the body of former governor-general Sir Silas Atopare arrived in Port Moresby at 12:15pm on Friday and was given a ceremonial welcome by Papua […]
Landowner issues snag services
By PETER ESILA STATE Enterprises Minister William Duma says landowner issues surrounding water and land are the major impediments to development in the country. Duma said this in Port Moresby […]
Uni presents report on alleged corruption
THE University of Goroka’s (UOG) interim council presented a report of an investigation into allegations of corruption against the former council and management to the Minister for Higher Education Research […]
Water PNG signs up water projects for Kundiawa, Bulolo
Water PNG Ltd will start water supply projects in Kundiawa, Chimbu, and Bulolo, in Morobe, acting managing director Parkop Kurua says. Kurua said in Port Moresby on Friday during a […]