Day: May 11, 2022
Abolish use of birth control
PAPUA New Guinea should abolish the use of birth control contraceptives and allow the population to grow at a faster rate. We should reach 10 to 15 million by the […]
Agriculture creates wealth, employment
WE acknowledge the visionary leadership of Kundiawa MP William Onglo and the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock John Simon for securing a national market for the rural farmers of Kundiawa-Gembogl. […]
Housing remains out of reach
THE biggest need felt in all urban centres in the country is decent housing for workers. Last week, four families were evicted from a property previously owned by the National […]
Rampage in Mt Hagen
By JILL MIRR and PETER WARI AN armed mob went on a rampage in Mt Hagen forcing the city to a standstill yesterday after a Southern Highlands man was murdered […]
Lohia’s case progressing
By CLARISSA MOI POLICE have informed a committal court in Waigani that there is progress on the case of Moresby North-West MP Lohia Boe Samuel and his co-accused Fabian Hera, […]
Quick response saves shop from looters
QUICK response by police in Alotau saved properties and money that were looted from a shop outside Alotau town last week, according to police. Milne Bay police commander Superintendent Peter […]
Mick chooses to go to trial
THE 24-year-old woman charged with abducting and assaulting a woman she suspected of having an affair with her husband has opted not to make a defence submission in court. Quinnie […]
Monitor children: Yanis
CHILD prostitution, trafficking and other forms of child abuse is on the increase as the country prepares for the general election, says National Child and Family Services director and chief […]
Court throws out challenge
By CLARISSA MOI JUSTICE Collin Makail says that standing for general election is a personal choice. “If a member of a local level government (LLG) decides to contest the general […]
ICA suspends spot checks
IMMIGRATION spot checks have been suspended temporarily during the general election, Immigration and Citizenship Authority chief migration officer Stanis Hulahau says. “Business houses are therefore advised to report any person […]