Day: November 15, 2021
Nagavas emphasise importance of pathways
SOUTHERN Super League team Koiari Nagavas have reiterated the importance of establishing clear pathways for players who meet the standard of rugby league at the national level. Nagavas head coach […]
New Zealand sends medical team, logistics
NEW Zealand has sent a medical and logistics support team with medical supplies to assist Papua New Guinea’s response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Associate Foreign Minister Aupito William Sio said […]
Ambulance concern about rise of Covid-19 cases in Central
THE St John Ambulance is concerned about the increase in ambulance call-outs to Central, – with eight within 24 hours, says chief executive officer Matt Cannon. “While eight patients seem […]
China supports PNG with funding to fight Covid-19
China has donated 5 million RMB (about K2.78 million) to support Papua New Guinea’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) response. The cheque was presented to Prime Minister James Marape by the Chinese Ambassador […]
Hospital to go ahead with mass burial for unclaimed bodies
THE Port Moresby General Hospital will go ahead with the mass burial of unclaimed bodies probably this week, says chief executive officer Dr Paki Molumi. Dr Molumi said the burial […]
Three robberies occurred in same location: Cop
THREE robberies in Madang took place in the same location along the Lae-Madang Highway on Saturday, police say. Madang police commander acting Supt Mazuc Rubiang said the robberies were at […]
Caught in the act, police nab five suspect in shop, two escape
FIVE men who were allegedly carrying out a robbery in a Tokarara shop, in Port Moresby on Thursday were caught in the act by police. The National Capital District (NCD)/Central […]
Saonu’s case dismissed
A COURT case challenging the legality of the process that led to the setting up of a leadership tribunal to inquire allegations of misconduct in office against Morobe Governor Ginson […]
Work on Morobe’s Mambong Highway reaches Markham
WORK on the Mambong Highway (Leron-Wantoat Road), which is part of the Government’s Connect PNG programme, has reached Markham, Morobe. Contractor Kaia Works is undertaking this project for K3 million. […]
Nurses in Western join sit-in protest
SINCE last Monday nurses in Western have been on a sit-in protest regarding the delay in implementation of the 2021-2023 awards an official says. Papua New Guinea Nurses Association (PNGNA) […]