Day: November 24, 2021
Marape urges better approach, choice of words in criticisms
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU PRIME Minister James Marape has urged tact and sensitivity when criticising foreign investors in Papua New Guinea. Marape made the remarks in Parliament yesterday when responding to […]
Centre to be transferred to department
IMMIGRATION and Border Security Minister Westley Nukundj says the facility that was used as the refugee processing centre in Manus will be transferred to the Department of Higher Education, Research, […]
Promote fair workplace, O’Neill says
THE Government must encourage people to get the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine without creating situations that will discourage them from taking it, says Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill. He told Parliament last […]
Govt has not forgotten about Bulolo Highway: Marape
PRIME Minister James Marape has assured Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu that there is no sinister motive in delaying the contract or construction of the Bulolo Highway and that his government […]
Church gets medical equipment from Pope
THE Catholic Church Health Services (CCHS) received a third batch of Coronavirus (Covid-19) medical equipment from the Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea Archbishop Fermín Rodríguez. Packages containing respirators, face […]
Aust assists Customs with K50,000 worth of equipment
THE AUSTRALIAN government has assisted PNG Customs with K50,000 worth of small craft equipment to monitor the country’s borders. Customs chief commissioner David Towe said in Port Moresby yesterday that […]
Provide death statistics: Lawyer
By ELIAS LARI HUMAN rights lawyer Danny Gonol has asked the Western Highlands health authority to present statistics on the total deaths related to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and other lifestyle […]
Cultures, traditions at risk of extinction: Tourism adviser
PAPUA New Guinea’s diverse cultures and traditions will become extinct if nothing is done to preserve them, a public servant says. Southern Highlands Department of Commerce, Culture and Tourism adviser […]
New board aiming high
HELA has a new-look education board that is aiming to lift academic performance and eliminate malpractice, education adviser Ronnie Angu says. He said the Provincial Education Act warranted the establishment […]
Churches, NGOs play vital role in nation building: Officer
CHURCHES and non-government organisations (NGOs) in the country are important partners in building the nation, Enga administrator Dr Samson Amean says. Dr Amean said before Papua New Guinea gained independence, […]