Day: August 22, 2022
‘Address police welfare’
THE Papua New Guinea Police Association wants the Government to address outstanding personal welfare issues for police. Association president Lowa Tambua brought up the subject recently while commending the security […]
2,000 bullet-proof vests, helmets for cops
THE confidence of policemen to provide security was given a boost with the presentation of 2,000 bullet-proof vests and helmets by China, Police Commissioner David Manning says. “The bullet-proof vests […]
Briefs
Bank continues support BANK South Pacific’s (BSP) Mt Hagen branch donated K20,000 to the annual Mt Hagen cultural show as the bronze sponsor to the event which was held over […]
Pano prioritises law and order in district
By LULU MARK KAGUA-ERAVE MP Maina Pano says addressing law and order in the district is a priority. He said maintaining peace in communities was critical for progress and would […]
Aust assisting victims
AUSTRALIA is contributing AU$2.25 million (about K5.5 million) in humanitarian assistance to support women, men and children impacted by violence in the Papua New Guinea’s Highlands. According to the Australian […]
Plans to seal road
DAULO MP Ekime Mek Gorosahu has plans to make the long-term vision for an alternate highway to connect Chimbu and Eastern Highlands a reality in the 11th Parliament. He said […]
Toroama responds to petition
THE President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Ishmael Toroama, says the Bougainville Constitution is very clear on ministerial appointments. “It is the prerogative of the ABG president to appoint […]
East New Britain leaders urged to focus on autonomy
EAST New Britain MPs have been urged to work together with other members of the provincial government to pursue the province’s quest to attain autonomous powers. Pomio MP Elias Kapavore […]
ENB’s East Pomio elects new president
STEVEN Sinkir has been elected president of the East Pomio local level government in Pomio, East New Britain. He replaces the late Ereman Yareng who passed away earlier this year. […]
Cabinet tomorrow
PRIME Minister James Marape says he is ready to announce his Cabinet line-up tomorrow. “As I settle with who to appoint in Cabinet and vice-ministry positions, I will not be […]