Day: April 13, 2022
Housing is key to police welfare, Goroka MP Tambua says
HAVING decent accommodation facility is a fundamental aspect of police welfare which is crucial to upholding the rule of law, Goroka MP Aiye Tambua says. “Police welfare is very important […]
Onglo says police will control funds marked for election security
FUNDING for security operations for the general election will be controlled by the Police Department, says Police Minister William Onglo. “Unlike in the past general elections, the PNG Electoral Commission […]
No policies for school violence: Minister
EDUCATION Minister Jimmy Uguro says there are no policies to deal with violence in schools like burning of classrooms and fighting among students, rather these are law and order issues […]
Tvet graduates urged to upgrade certificates
A TECHNICAL vocational education training (Tvet) centre in Southern Highlands will allocate space to accommodate a Flexible Open Distance Education (Fode) centre, says an officer. Provincial education planner Pat Kowi […]
Police not responsible for school fighting, says top cop
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police for Highlands Eastern End Rigga Neggi says school boards and provincial education boards are responsible for school fights and not the police. “Police can only step […]
Alleged gold nugget thief granted bail
A 24-YEAR-OLD man who is charged with stealing K50,000 worth of gold nuggets in Lae on Jan 5 was granted bail by a committal court. Before granting bail to Yuat […]
Security guard accused of attacking workmate
A SECURITY guard who attacked a fellow guard with a bush knife on New Year’s Day has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm. Magistrate Danny Wakikura in the Waigani […]
Aust relaxes test requirement
PASSENGERS traveling to Australia will no longer be required to do a Coronavirus (Covid-19) test as of Monday, Air Niugini says. “Passengers will not need to get a test prior […]
Provincial hospitals need to have a psychiatrist, says doc
THERE is a need for more trained psychiatrists in the country, says a senior health official. Chief psychiatrist Monica Hagali told The National, “the country lacks these specialised group of […]
Official: NIP still following Covid-19 rules
A HEALTH official in New Ireland says strict Coronavirus (Covid-19) protocols are still being observed in order to combat its spread. New Ireland rural health services manager Peterson Merenga said […]