Day: November 3, 2021
New work safety plan
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA THE Government is working on new workplace safety protocols – including rapid tests daily for unvaccinated workers and temperature checks for those fully vaccinated, says Prime Minister […]
Oxygen plant now supplying hospital
By LULU MARK THE Port Moresby General Hospital now has an adequate supply of oxygen for Coronavirus (Covid-19) patients following the installation of a new oxygen plant on site. During […]
Dept to close down office
By JINA AMBA THE Education Department’s head office in Port Moresby will be closed for two weeks because of the number of staff members tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19). […]
Schools in EHP closing early as teachers, staff get infected
EASTERN Highlands, one of the worst-hit provinces in terms of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, is closing down schools early because of the number of teachers and staff getting affected. Acting […]
‘No jab, no job’ tested
By CHARLES MOI EMPLOYEES of the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) have filed a case challenging the legality of the “no jab, no job” policy imposed by NCDC. Lawyer George […]
Ausmat transports supplies to most affected provinces
THE Australian Medical Assistance Team (Ausmat) has started transporting essential supplies for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) to 10 most affected provinces. At the weekend, they dropped these supplies off in Goroka […]
Gamato freed, relieved
By CHARLES MOI SIDELINED electoral commissioner Patilias Gamato says he is relieved after the National Court in Waigani acquitted a charge of official corruption against him. “I have always maintained […]
Magistrate: Jail escape unbelievable
By JIMMY KALEBE A MAGISTRATE in Lae on Friday described the escape of two prisoners from Buimo jail as unbelievable as it was the first time for any prisoner to […]