Category: Islands
Aiming to be a doctor – for dad
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 Mum would take […]
Rabaul sunshine getting too hot for handicraft seller
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 handicraft vendors and […]
New Ireland set to open new government building, official residences
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 the finishing touches […]
Ywam praised for filling healthcare gap
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. Pomio administrator Peter […]
Talasea presents K9mil budget
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 by representatives from […]
ENB counting losses as number of cruise liners dip
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 more than K1 […]
Training gives teachers skills to help pupils get a grip on words
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 words outlined in […]
State told rural workers remain on unpaid list
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 Kalinoe, said only […]
Boat operators warned about safety
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 for maritime operations, […]
Worries raised that diabetes not getting enough attention
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 Nonga General Hospital. […]