Day: August 1, 2022
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Eels’ jinx The Eeels’ jinx is just so hard to swallow for one Panthers’ fan. Not only did the top-of-the-table and most in-form team lose – again – to Parramatta, […]
Partnership to help end trafficking
The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new US$10 million (K35.6 million) five-year partnership with the Asia Foundation to implement counter-trafficking in […]
Morobe farewells inspirational Luke
Member-elect for Bulolo District Sam Basil Jnr has described the owner of Mapai Transport Jacob Sole Luke as a humble and down to earth person who was passionate about the […]
NCD reviews provisions for funding annual disaster
THE National Disaster Centre is reviewing its current Disaster Management Act for the Government to allocate funds on a yearly basis for natural disaster emergency responses. Office director Col Carl […]
Envoy Feng praises China medical team for work in PNG
THE 11th China medical team members have contributed to the development of medical and health care in Papua New Guinea, an official says. Chinese Ambassador Feng Fanhua said this last […]
Five schools in Raicoast closed
By GLORIA BAUAI SCHOOLS in Madang’s Naiyudo in Raicoast have closed down for the year, an official says. Acting provincial education director John Ura said about five primary schools had […]
Chairman tells candidates: No more interference in counting
THE Gulf election steering committee does not want candidates to interfere with counting in Kerema, says chairman Emmanuel Xavier. He addressed candidates contesting the provincial, Kerema and Kikori Open seats […]
Kombra aware of schools affected by poll violence
EDUCATION secretary Dr Uke Kombra says it is unfortunate that some education facilities have been destroyed in some parts of the country as a result of the General Election 2022 […]
University resumes classes after civil unrest
THE University of Papua New Guinea has resumed lectures after a week’s suspension following election-related trouble in the city last week. Vice-chancellor Prof Frank Griffin said now that the situation […]
Frustrated LOs lock out students, demand outstanding payments
By YVONNE KAMBIBEL A SECONDARY school in West Sepik has started the third term in fear and confusion, a senior official says. Vanimo Secondary School principal John Pai Kants told […]