Category: Islands
Aiming to be a doctor – for dad
Article Views: 7,616 H ER father’s illness inspired Duri Pauline Herry to pursue a career in medicine. “We almost lost my dad when I was in primary school. I saw how […]
Rabaul sunshine getting too hot for handicraft seller
Article Views: 5,621 ANTHONY ToUraliu, 75, from Rababat village in the Livuan Reimber Local Level Government in Gazelle district braves the sun to sell handicraft to tourists. He and other […]
New Ireland set to open new government building, official residences
Article Views: 5,360 NEW Ireland will open the Government Haus in Namatanai and the Government official residence in Kavieng this month, Governor Sir Julius Chan says. “Construction is complete with […]
Ywam praised for filling healthcare gap
Article Views: 4,126 COMMUNITIES in Pomio district, East New Britain, have embraced health services offered by the Ywam medical ship as accessibility to vital health services is a daily challenge. […]
Talasea presents K9mil budget
Article Views: 5,112 Talasea district in West New Britain has presented a 2018 budget plan estimate of K9.66 million to the Treasury Department in Port Moresby. MP Francis Maneke, accompanied […]
ENB counting losses as number of cruise liners dip
Article Views: 4,571 THE reduced visits by tourist vessels to East New Britain this year is likely to result in a loss of revenue to small tourism operators estimated at […]
Training gives teachers skills to help pupils get a grip on words
Article Views: 6,347 THIRTY-three teachers from 20 elementary schools along the west coast of Namatanai, in New Ireland, attended a three-day training on phonics. The training also focused on common […]
State told rural workers remain on unpaid list
Article Views: 4,694 THE Department of Justice and Attorney-General has taken up with the Government the non-payment of salaries for some ward councillors and village court officials. Secretary Dr Lawrence […]
Boat operators warned about safety
Article Views: 5,265 THE National Maritime and Safety Authority has warned small craft operators along the country’s coast to observe safety measures when out at sea. The authority’s executive manager […]
Worries raised that diabetes not getting enough attention
Article Views: 4,357 A DOCTOR has raised concern over the prevalence of diabetes in East New Britain (ENB). Dr Alexander Maha is the head of curative health services at the […]