Category: Islands
School praised for producing good students
THE HEAD teacher of a primary school in Kokopo has commended Rabaul Play School for producing kids who have learned to read and write. Kokopo Primary School head teacher Wesley […]
10 back in jail after mass escape
TEN of the 41 prisoners who escaped from Kerevat prison in East New Britain have been recaptured. Eight of them are regarded as high-risk, said acting provincial police commander senior […]
Argument over betel nuts turns nasty, resulting in man’s death
AN ARGUMENT over betel nuts has resulted in a Manus man dying instantly after he was speared on the left side of his chest last Friday, police say. Police commander […]
Plastic bag ban inplace: Minister
The ban on the import of non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags is very much in place and supported through th e enactment of the Environment Regulation 2011, according to Environment, Conservation […]
Games security boosted
PRISON officers in West New Britain are assisting police provide security during the PNG Games in Kimbe. Lakiemata Prison commanding officer Superintendent John Kolaimus said 52 officers were involved in […]
Charter launched to lift services for inmates
By JACKLYN SIRIAS Correctional Services has launched a new service delivery platform for inmates at Beikut and Buka police cells in Bougainville. New Guinea Islands regional commander Assistant Commissioner Philip […]
Bougainvillians need to be strategic in run-up to referendum: Mosono
BOUGAINVILLEANS need to be strategic and learn how other societies have gone about undertaking democratic exercises, says Vice-President Raymond Masono when welcoming the PNG National Research Institute (NRI) team to […]
New toll-free numbers give public free calls to police
THE East New Britain public can now call three toll-free numbers installed at Kokopo, Rabaul and Kerevat police stations for times of trouble. Police Senior Inspector Joseph Tabali said that […]
South Bougainville honours AusAid, businessman
THE people of South Bougainville have dedicated two of the sealed roads to AusAID and Raibro Construction Company as a token of appreciation for considering and delivering the road upgrade […]
East New Britain plans to roll out health authority
EAST New Britain will roll out its provincial health authority next year. The provincial assembly last week approved the policy paper for the province to adopt the provincial health authority […]