Day: May 19, 2022
Two dead over land dispute
TWO murders, related to ongoing land disputes, were reported in East Sepik’s Wewak on Monday, Border commander Assistant Commissioner Peter Philip says. “The murders occurred between 6.30pm and 7pm in […]
Eight policemen suspended without pay over protest
EIGHT policemen in Tabubil, Western have been suspended for 21 days without pay for protesting over their accommodation along with wives and children, a senior officer says. Assistant Commissioner of […]
Communities strike deal to maintain peace
By ELIAS LARI COMMUNITY leaders of the three people killed in Enga’s Paiala on Saturday have agreed not to retaliate but allow the law to deal with their grievances. Nomale […]
Clash between ethnic groups in town leaves one youth dead
A YOUTH from Yakamul, Aitape in West Sepik died during a chaos in the township last week, a senior police officer says. Assistant Commissioner of Police for Border Command Peter […]
Housing scheme for teachers
MORE than 70,000 Papua New Guinea Teacher’s Association members will benefit from a housing scheme to improve teacher accommodation that has been a perennial issue. Papua New Guinea (PNGTA) general-secretary […]
Locals appeal to restore fallen bridge
PEOPLE from 21 wards in North Waghi, Jiwaka, are cut off from accessing basic services after the Nodugul Bridge collapsed under the weight of a heavy truck last Wednesday. Community […]
Technical schools lack training
By LORRAINE JIMAL MORE teacher training and curriculum improvement are needed in technical education and vocational training (Tvet) schools to get more students hands on various trade skills, a research […]
University official notes increase in journalism students
By MELYNE BAROI UNIVERSITY of Papua New Guinea’s (UPNG) journalism and public relations strand leader Emily Matasororo says the number of students taking up journalism programmes has risen this year. […]
Gaulim Teachers College opens K1.6mil hall
By ROSELYN ELLISON A United Church-run teachers college in East New Britain witnessed the dedication of a multi-purpose hall building on May 16. Gaulim Teachers College in the Gazelle’s Inland […]
Parkop pledges support for early childhood centres
By YVONNE KAMBIBEL MORE than 100 early learners from the Motu-Koitabu community in the National Capital District (NCD) will now benefit from a new classroom built at a cost of […]