Briefs

Call to be respectful
EAST Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli has called on the people in the province not to conduct business at the Dagua market on Sundays. “We have six days to make money, why can’t we give Sunday to God?” he said.

Konga assists land group
EAST New Britain Governor Nakikus Konga committed K10,000 to the Tokarut incorporated land group (ILG) of Gazelle last Thursday. Speaking during the group’s launch, Konga said the funding was to help it get established in order to develop the district’s wards.

Access to communication
THERE is a need for additional communication towers to ensure services reach more of the dark spots in the Pomio, East New Britain. This was according to Pomio MP Elias Kapavore at the recent launch of the revival of National Radio Broadcasting radio service to the Palmalmal station.

Nadzab to boost economy
REDEVELOPMENT work on the Nadzab Airport in Morobe will enable an economic boost for the province, according to Governor Ginson Saonu. Saonu said Morobe was now focused on building its agriculture and fisheries sectors to utilise this multi-million kina development.

ExxonMobil donates food
TWO organisations, Bel Isi PNG and Cheshire disAbility Services have received more than 250 boxes of food supplies thanks to ExxonMobil PNG. The food donation was the initiative of ExxonMobil PNG staff to assist community groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Take preventative measures
PEOPLE of Parakris and Bubu wards in Mumeng local level government, Bulolo, Morobe, have been told to take preventive measures against the Covid-19 seriously after the rise in cases in Port Moresby. Local MP Sam Basil said this during the presentation of two trucks to the council wards this week.

Check points set up: MP
BULOLO MP Sam Basil says check points have been set up at various locations in the district for people traveling in and out on PMVs. “We will also tighten up preventive measures at Wau Airport for flights coming in from Port Moresby, Garaina and Waria to be screened,” he said.

Working together vital
GOVERNOR Powes Parkop has urged city residents to work together in the fight against the Covid-19. He said: “The sooner you come to terms that the virus is in the city, the better it is for us to overcome this challenge.”

Police concerned
DEPUTY Assistant Commissioner of Police, Highlands Eastern End Chief Supt Joseph Tondop says there is a need for police presence at various locations in Western Highlands but is yet to get instructions from Controller David Manning. Chief Supt Tondop said the virus would certainly spread to the Highlands through Lae and called for a check point at Water Bung on the border of Eastern Highlands and Chimbu.

Tests return negative
SEVERAL tests carried out on individuals and persons of interest (POI) for the Covid-19 in the Western Highlands have returned negative, health authority chief executive officer David Vorst says. Vorst revealed this during a provincial Covid-19 committee meeting last week that this was a good sign and they would continue to apply strict rules to make sure that the province was protected.