Day: July 6, 2022
WITNESS
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation cocoa and vanilla value chain team, under the EU-funded UN joint Streit programme, distributing farming materials in Aitape-Lumi, West Sepik. The vanilla team delivered 40 […]
Lawlessness in Erima needs to be addressed
I AM an extremely concerned citizen living in Port Moresby. The daily commute has become an absolute nightmare in navigating the lawlessness that is getting worse at Erima. I am […]
Polygamy part of culture
POLYGAMOUS marriages happen in the custom-oriented societies in the world. Polygamy is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. Papua New Guinea is no exception. It is an accepted norm where […]
Poor on our own land
WHO owns the land and natural resources in Papua New Guinea? Are Papua New Guineans prisoners in their own land? Do some corrupt politicians, bureaucrats, and public servants sees PNG […]
Names not on electoral roll
INADEQUATE ballot papers and eligible voter names not incorporated in the electoral roll have been, so far, evident in most parts of Lae Open polling boots. The acceptable voters in […]
Port Moresby hospital lacking capacity
A SOCIAL media post is going viral alluding that doctors are not attending to mothers coming in to deliver at the Port Moresby General Hospital, blaming doctors for non-attendance and […]
Balancing act with general election
WE are about to enter the final segment of the General Election 2022 with counting in some parts of the country starting this week. The journey this far had its […]
Court sessions off due to polling
WAIGANI committal court police prosecutors were unable to attend courts since Monday due to the deferred polling dates, says a senior police officer. Prosecution officer-in-charge Chief Insp Bobby Alisa told […]
Four cops suspended over death of detainee
THREE Rabaul police constables and a reservist were suspended for 21 days following the death of a detainee. Commander Chief Inspector Januarius Vosivai said the detainee and his crew were […]
Magistrate orders son to return compo to his mum, warns police
A MAGISTRATE has told police not to use the threat of arrest to force accused people to compensate complainants. Waigani committal court Magistrate Paul Puri Nii said this last Thursday […]