Day: December 13, 2021
Cop: Air guns evidence of smuggling
POSSESSION of air guns by villagers is evidence of the smuggling of high-powered guns and ammunition along the PNG-Indonesian border, West Sepik police commander Sr Insp Joseph Poema says. “There […]
West Sepik expecting transformation through K1bil projects
WEST Sepik is expecting a major transformation in terms of service delivery through Government-initiated development projects, according to Defence Minister Solan Mirisim. Mirisim, who is the Telefomin MP, said the […]
Free heart treatment next year
By KELVIN JOE PEOPLE with heart problems will now able to receive free and improved treatment in the country, starting early next year, a medical official says. Port Moresby General […]
Health authority staff get new uniforms
EMPLOYEES of the Southern Highlands health authority were given uniforms as a Christmas gift recently. Uniforms with the authority’s logo were given to each department and support staff. Chief executive […]
Law student raises more than K50,000 for Etep Rural Hospital
By GLORIA BAUAI A 20-year old law student from the University of PNG has raised more than K50,000 to help the cash-strapped Etep Rural Hospital. Amy Bomareo, from Wasu in […]
Make plan work, doctor urges health workers
By LULU MARK A SENIOR medical doctor is urging health workers in the country to stand together and make the seventh national health plan (NHP) 2021-2030 work. National health board […]
Charged with forgery
TWO men have been charged with forgery and uttering in producing Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination cards in Port Moresby. Waigani Committal Court Magistrate Paul Nii, on Friday, read out the charge […]
Briefs
Culture vital for tourism THE National Cultural Commission in partnership with Tourism, Arts and Culture, ran a workshop on the national cultural policy 2022-2032 in East New Britain recently. PNG […]
Authority targets K20mil in ’22
By GLORIA BAUAI STRATEGIC changes have seen Lae’s budget grow significantly over the last four years, Lae MP John Rosso says. Rosso said Lae city council alone had generated about […]
Recommendation made to extend Lae’s boundaries
EXTENDING the boundaries of Lae electorate will make it easier for administration and development, Lae MP John Rosso says. Rosso said a recommendation to Electoral Boundaries Commission had been made […]