Day: June 2, 2022
Provinces at risk of facing drought
FIVE provinces – West Sepik, East New Britain, Central, Madang and Enga – are most at risk for drought, according to the National Weather Services. It said recently, little or […]
Woman’s jail time suspended
THE Waigani National Court has jailed a woman four years for causing grievous bodily harm on her husband whom she suspected of having an affair with other women. However, acting […]
What is patent ductus arteriosus?
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. The opening (ductus arteriosus) is a normal part of a baby’s circulatory […]
Police reveal murder suspect is in custody
POLICE in East Sepik say a suspect is in police custody over the death of a 32-year-old man from a village outside Wewak town. Police identified the deceased as Terence […]
WHO: Pandemic unlikely
LONDON: The World Health OrganiSation (WHO) says the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will not lead to a pandemic, an official has said, adding it’s still unclear if infected people who […]
Office launches strategic plan
THE Auditor-General’s Office has a strategic plan that will see it better able to meet its responsibilities, an official says. Secretary to Prime Minister and National Executive Council Ivan Pomaleu […]
Ekerime happy to serve country
By BRADLEY MARIORI YOUNG people can benefit much from joining the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) and they are encouraged to join to broaden their knowledge. Sergeant Enoch Singoro Ekerime, 46, […]
Tobacco products add to global pollution, says WHO
TOBACCO products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7,000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment when discarded, an official says. “Roughly 4.5 trillion cigarette filters […]
Advocate aims to bring change
IGNORANCE and lack of knowledge about family planning are the causes of unwanted pregnancies in the country, a community volunteer says. Dorothy Kiki, a volunteer from Lae made this known […]
WHO warns of monkeypox outbreak
AN outbreak of a disease called monkeypox is happening in some countries where the virus is not typically found, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says. This public health advice from […]