Day: July 18, 2022
Affected schools advised to contact department
SCHOOLS affected by the election should report to the Education Department for further direction, Education Minister Jimmy Uguro says. Uguro said this when responding to questions from The National yesterday […]
Extra week break for Kerema schools
PRIMARY schools within Kerema Urban local level government have been given an extended week of term holidays, an official says. Acting primary schools coordinator Max Hulama said: “This is due […]
Panguna LOs reconcile
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has embarked on ensuring landowners in the Panguna mine area reach an agreement before they open up areas for possible development, according to chief secretary […]
Woman among 13 arrested
A WOMAN is among 13 men arrested and charged with possession of offensive weapons, which included professionally made catapults capable of projecting metal ballistic arrows in Southern Highlands, police say. […]
Tax in central bank: Koim
ADDITIONAL company tax (ACT) imposed on Digicel PNG by Parliament by an amendment to the Income Tax Act in March is deposited in an Escrow account at the central bank, […]
Marape: Meeting with Aust PM practical
PRIME Minister James Marape has described his meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as “practical and reassuring”. Both leaders met in Suva prior to the 51st Pacific Islands Forum […]
POMRFL dominates train-on squad
By SULI SULI THE Port Moresby Rugby Football League is proud of its players for dominating the Papua New Guinea Orchids train-on squad, according to an official. League games coordinator […]
Marape assures Fiji of PNG’s support
PRIME Minister James Marape has assured Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama of Papua New Guinea’s support during a bilateral meeting on the margins of the 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) […]
Joint Forces Academy launches website
By JIMMY KALEBE THE Papua New Guinea Joint Forces Academy (PNGJFA) launched its website at Igam Barracks in Lae, Morobe, on Friday. The launch also coincided with JFA receiving its […]
Court defers rape, assault case
By VANESSA NIKEN LAWYER John Napu has filed a notice to withdraw from representing his client, a National Capital District (NCD) General Election 2022 (GE22) candidate, because he disagrees with […]