Day: December 23, 2021
Masiu urges depts to protect systems against cyber security breaches
BREACH of cyber security is a national threat with severe economic and social consequences so government departments and agencies must have necessary measures to protect critical systems and services, Communication […]
Public servants given priority to buy houses
By KELVIN JOE PUBLIC servants in Port Moresby will be given priority to buy a house at Duran Farm once the low-cost housing project is completed, says National Housing Corporation […]
Homes burned, family displaced over sorcery claim
THE death of a woman at Beuru in Oro Bay, Northern, has resulted in three homes burned and a family displaced over a sorcery claim, says Northern police commander Snr […]
Public money collector accused of stealing K46,000 to go on trial
A PUBLIC money collector has been committed to stand trial in the National Court for allegedly misusing more than K46,000 in public funds two years ago. Magistrate Paul Nii told […]
Vele to serve in different role in new year
TREASURY secretary Dairi Vele is set to serve in a different role next year. According to a reliable source, Vele’s term as secretary ends on Dec 31 and he is […]
Retailers affected by job losses
MOST retailers, apart from supermarket operators, had lower turnovers this year due to the downturn in the economy, says the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chamber president Rio […]
Big tides forced school to relocate, staff says
AN elementary school on Tubetube Island in Samarai-Murua, Milne Bay, has been forced to re-locate due to adverse conditions, a senior teaching staff says. Rita Muraga, teacher-in-charge of Tubetube Elementary […]
Officers sent to Manus, Wewak to assess damage
NINE officers from the National Disaster Centre (NDC) have been sent to Manus and Wewak to help provincial disaster coordinators assess communities affected by King tides, an official says. NDC […]
Food worth K20,000 for islands
TEN thousand kina worth of food rations has been distributed to King tide-affected islands in Aitape, West Sepik, a senior district official says. Philip Nasi Jnr told The National that […]
Courts to hear urgent cases only until Feb
REGISTRAR of Supreme and National courts Ian Augerea says only urgent cases will be heard between now and February. The courts are on a break until Jan 31, he said. […]