Day: August 22, 2022
Stop all forms of violence, says Powi
Incumbent Southern Highlands governor in the 10th Parliament William Powi has appealed to his people to stop fighting and withdraw from all forms of violence. Powi made the call following […]
Police, defence on high alert, says Manning
By KELVIN JOE POLICE Commissioner David Manning says the police and army have been on high alert to restore normalcy in Mendi, Southern Highlands, following the recent election-related violence in […]
Declare state of emergency in SHP: Niningi
By BEVERLY PETER IMBONGGU MP and former attorney general Pila Niningi wants Prime Minister James Marape, head of the National Executive Council, to declare a state of emergency in Southern […]
Rubiang calls on MP to address law and order
MADANG Police Commander Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang has called on Madang elect Governor Ramsey Pariwa to seriously address law and order issues in the province. While congratulating Pariwa, Rubiang told […]
ABG President Toroama wields hammer on corruption
Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) president Ishmael Toroama says the ABG will be introducing an Anti-Corruption Bill to combat corruption on Bougainville. Toroama said the proposed bill would address long-standing issues […]
Woman charged with wilful damage to await evidence
A Lae committal court has told a 30-year-old woman charged with wilful damage on Friday to wait for police evidence for further decision on trial. Olivia Sunana, of Korpata village […]
Church official notes trend in family breakups
FAMILIES breaking up is becoming a trend and the problem is affecting many children and youths that needs immediate attention, an Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELC) official says. ELC non-formal education […]
Health centre shut down
THE Butibam health centre has been shut down for an indefinite period since last week, due to exposed overflowing sewage. The health centre was condemned and closed by Morobe’s environmental […]
Awareness targets poor health habits
YOUNG people should choose healthy lifestyle activities to avoid diseases including cancer, according to the Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation (PNGCF). The foundation joined the Youth Arts Programme (YAP) at […]
Humanitarian mission to provide immunisation for isolated islands
THE Aidocéan French Humanitarian Mission will provide immunisation for children against killer diseases and other medical services to PNG’s isolated islands starting with New Ireland next month. Mission president Marine […]