Day: November 11, 2021
Dadi Toka rugby league tourney postponed
THE inaugural Dadi Toka Pepsi Nines rugby league tournament has been postponed to next year with organisers citing an increase in the number of Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Port Moresby […]
Community apologises over attack on policeman
MEMBERS of a community in Morobe gave a pig, K500 and fresh farm food to police after an officer was attacked by drunk men a fortnight ago. Police Inspector Saking […]
Nonga Base nurses join colleagues in sit-in protest
By ROSELYN ELLISON NURSES working in the Nonga Base Hospital in Rabaul, East New Britain, have joined their colleagues from around the country in a sit-in protest which began on […]
Take nurses’ concern seriously, official says
NURSES around the country are stressed from dealing with the third wave of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and their concerns should be taken seriously by authorities, an official says. Papua New […]
NAC starts special Xmas operation
THE National Airports Corporation (NAC) has started its special operation to manage security and the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic safety measures during the Christmas period. Acting managing director Rex Kiponge said […]
School’s new facilities to help contain spread of Covid-19
SITUM Primary School students in Morobe can now enjoy safe hand-washing following the construction of water, sanitation and hygiene (Wash) facilities in the school. The new washing stations and water […]
College cancels graduation
THE Holy Trinity Teachers College’s 29th graduation scheduled for next Friday in Mt Hagen has been cancelled following the Coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions, principal Michael Miamel says. Miamel said the decision […]
Committees urged to setup by-laws from Covid-19 measures
WARD development committees (WDC) in East New Britain are being encouraged to set up by-laws from the Coronavirus (Covid-19) containment strategies that can be used to fine people who break […]
ENB confirms one Delta case, other test results still pending
By ROSELYN ELLISON EAST New Britain (ENB) has a confirmed case of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Delta variant but a lot of test results are pending. Provincial incident manager Dr Alex […]
Events to be used for awareness
PNG Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Isi Henry Leonard says the organisation will use mini cultural events to do the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine awareness. He was updating their stand on […]