Day: January 4, 2022
Alcohol triggered too many brawls: Police
BRAWLS, triggered by too much consumption of alcohol, were reported all over Lae city during New Year’s Eve, Lae Met Supt Chief Supt Chris Kunyanban says. “Most of the fights […]
Ambulance service ‘exhausted’
AMBULANCE services continue to be in demand every Christmas holiday and people must change and celebrate the festivity responsibly, Port Moresby General Hospital medical services director Dr Kone Sobi says. […]
Economy expected to hit over K100 billion, treasurer says
TREASURER Ian Ling-Stuckey says Papua New Guinea’s economy is expected to hit more than K100 billion this year. “Our policy of ‘protect the budget, protect the economy’ has seen us […]
When consent matters not
A COMMITTAL Court in Lae told a defendant that having sex with a minor was a crime regardless of consent. “Consent is not a mitigating factor in such cases and […]
UN wants Govt to raise awareness on Sarv
The United Nations (UN) wants the Government to raise community awareness to educate people why sorcery accusation-related violence (Sarv) and such related issues are unacceptable. As the main actor responsible […]
Youths receive gifts after cleaning compound’s drain
YOUTHS living at the Busulum Compound in ward 10 of Ahi in Lae volunteered to clean drains in the compound all the way to the main road. The youths also […]
Church head raises concern over killing of suspected sorcerers
TORTURE and killing of suspected sorcerers in the Highlands is an act by uncivilized people who have no respect for human life, a church head says. Evangelical Lutheran Church of […]
Parents in Morobe to pay fees
By GLORIA BAUAI THE Morobe education board says schools in the province will still charge a parental component fee this year despite the Government’s free education policy announcement. Education programme […]
Teach kids at home, MP urges parents
NORTH Waghi MP Dr Fabian Pok has called on people in his electorate to change their attitudes and become better and responsible citizens this year. He urged parents to discipline […]
Centre gets new books, learning materials
CHILDREN from Asuramba Care Centre in Madang will now have access to new books and learning materials donated by the University of Papua New Guinea Madang Students Association (UPNGMSA). Project […]