Day: November 4, 2021
Farmers told to know different species of cocoa
COCOA farmers should know the difference between the two species of cocoa and sell the one which is used to produce chocolate, says the Cocoa Board of PNG (CBPNG). The […]
Tech helps reduce illegal fishing
THE number of unlicensed or foreign fishing vessels coming into the country has dropped with the use of a satellite based electronic system, according to the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). […]
Cyber attack calls for tougher law
News last week about a cyber attack on Papua New Guinea’s Finance Department is a wake-up call for the country to seriously consider having a cyber-security policy in their organisation. […]
Boas aims to rebound
PAPUA New Guinea international and Doncaster halfback Watson Boas says he eager to rebound from wretched year, hampered a injury, with a strong club and representative campaign next season. The […]
Strikers mulling exit
By PATRICIA KEAMO PORT Moresby Strikers are considering withdrawal from the National Soccer League due to several issues caused by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that forced the deferral of the […]
Mairi warns players, officials over fake green vaccination cards
PAPUA Rugby Football League Southern Confederation director Gwaibo Mairi is warning players and officials not to buy fake vaccination cards as it will only hamper the country’s efforts against the […]
Prison facing lack of medicine, manpower
THE lack of medicine and staff are challenges faced by Buimo Correctional Service inmates, warders and their families, says prison commander Chief Supt Michael Wundia. He said the number of […]
Board implementing safety measures after teachers’ deaths
By GLORIA BAUAI THE Morobe education division is implementing new safety measures in schools after five teachers died of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), says programme adviser Keith Tangui. To protect teachers, […]
Landslide blocks road, affect schools
By PETER WARI CONTINUOUS torrential rain in the past month caused a landslide which blocked off a road in the Kagua-Erave district of Southern Highlands. The provincial government and the […]
Tribe pays compensation over death of boy in accident
A COMPENSATION of almost K100,000 and more than 100 pigs were paid by a tribe to its neighbours for a young boy’s death in a road accident. The Yawalte tribe […]