Month: October 2021
Planned protest against vaccines illegal, says Lae police
By JIMMY KALEBE POLICE in Lae have warned those planning to stage a protest march against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination programme to call it off because it is illegal. Metropolitan […]
ENB schools reduce classes to stop spread of Covid-19
SCHOOLS in East New Britain (ENB) are to reduce classes to three days a week in a bid to control and contain the surge of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The […]
Village opens new market
A NEW market, equipped with tank water and hygiene facilities, was opened at Sing village in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville yesterday to promote greater economic participation and hygiene to […]
Constabulary budgets K194mil for elections
THE Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary has budgeted more than K194 million for operations in the 2022 general election, an official says. PNG National Research Institute acting director Dr Osborne […]
Fourteen receive Logohu awards
A SENIOR judge, a governor and late businessman were among a 14 recipients honoured with Logohu awards, the State’s highest recognition for services to the country, at Government House in […]
Mayor wants unity in region
KOKOPO mayor Isidor Bonga says the way forward to have respective local level governments (LLGs) and towns is for all New Guinea Islands leaders and mayors to pull their resources […]
North Fly communities launch disaster risk management programme
WESTERN’S North Fly communities – Moian, Drimdamasuk, Atkamba and Senamrae – launched their community-based disaster risk management programme plans last Friday. This programme is funded by the United States Agency […]
Govt among free power users: PPL
PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) Power Ltd (PPL) has started a mass disconnection exercise on industrial customers found to be tampering with electricity meters and paying less than their expected bills, […]
Aust adds support for power upgrade
Australian High Commissioner Jon Philp recently joined the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Minister for Technical Services, Joseph Kim Suwamaru, to announce Australia’s support to upgrade PNG Power Ltd (PPL) electricity […]
Registrar wants women contestants mentored for polls
REGRISTRAR of Political Parties Dr Alphonse Gelu says the organisation will focus on awareness through an expo at institutions and public rallies on the importance of voting and contesting in […]