Day: November 24, 2021
Concern over emergency cases at rural hospital
A VOLUNTEER surgeon serving at Etep Rural Hospital in Tewai-Siassi, Morobe, has expressed concern for emergency cases in the district, following the closure of the facility earlier this month. German […]
Market closed after attack
POLICE in Lae, Morobe, have shutdown Bumayong market after a youth in the area assaulted a policeman and tried to take his gun, according to Lae police commander Chief Supt […]
Saonu promises budget allocation for education plan
MOROBE Governor Ginson Saonu says a budgetary allocation will be made next year to cater for the province’s education plan. Saonu said Morobe’s 3-6-6 education reform policy was an ongoing […]
Ship runs aground, damages reef
By LULU MARK A SHIP that ran aground in West New Britain Mangana Reefs has caused significant coral damage that will take years to recover, conservation biologist from the Sea […]
Authority settles payment for land
THE National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has settled the K5 million payment for land in Rabual town for fisheries development, adviser Enoch Pabon says. “The settlement concludes the purchase of three […]
Politicians urged to discuss party policies
POLITICAL Parties Registrar Dr Alphonse Gelu has advised politicians to present their party policies in advance so that people can be informed and decide who to vote for in the […]
Gazelle continuing road repairs: Wong
GAZELLE MP Jelta Wong says his district continues to conduct routine and responsive repairs on feeder and main trunk roads. Wong said the district purchased roadwork machinery to enable repairs […]
Acting administrator remains
By PETER ESILA THE Supreme Court last Monday ruled a stay order for the acting appointment of Chimbu administrator until further notice. Administrator Sebastian Kee urged public servants to perform […]
Policeman on trial over sale of vehicle
A POLICEMAN who allegedly sold an abandoned vehicle in Port Moresby in 2016 to a woman who later found out it was a rip-off, was committed to stand trial in […]
Accused rapists given time for submissions
TWO men charged with raping a mother in Port Moresby in March, were given until Nov 30 to make their submissions. Magistrate Danny Wakikura told Mosses Yawa, from Kerowagi’s Nabuna […]