Day: December 20, 2021
Roads under construction
BRINGING economic empowerment to the people of Goilala, Central, roads are being constructed to ensure they are able to access markets to sell their produce. In a first, local landowners […]
Census deferred to ’24: Official
THE population statistics needed to help run the 2022 general elections may not be available, an official says. National Statistical Office head John Igitoi said his office would be unable […]
Councillors receive uniforms, badges
COUNCILLORS from seven local level governments (LLGs) in Southern Highlands and Western Highlands were the first to receive uniforms and badges on Friday during the launch of the issuing of […]
NID project processing at better rate, official says
With a budget of less than K70million over the last three years, the National Identity (NID) project registration has progressed well and registered 2.1million people, printed and issued more than […]
District to get air services again
PEOPLE of Uvol and Bili in Pomio district, East New Britain, will have air services after the opening of airstrips in their areas. MP Elias Kapavore was accompanied by Rural […]
Present policies, parties urged
REGISTRAR of Political Parties Dr Alphonse Gelu has stressed the need for new parties to present their policies before next year’s national elections. Some new parties have popped up but […]
Lihir royalty redirected to health, education and SME
LIHIR royalty money allocated to Kavieng totalling K12,638,604.25 since its first receipt in February this year, has been redirected to health, education and small to medium enterprise sectors, local MP […]
We’re ready to endorse women: Party
THE Papua New Guinea National Party is ready to endorse, support and work with women for the upcoming national elections, general secretary Dick Wama says. Wama assured the public of […]
Office taking up role to complete electoral rolls
EAST New Britain election manager Joap Voivoi says his office has taken up the role of ensuring information required for voters on ward electoral rolls is completed and verified. He […]
Prevention, control key for health
INFECTION prevention and control (IPC) is important in running a health facility, according to a Health Department official. Deputy secretary national health standards services Ken Wai was speaking on Friday […]