Category: Islands
More working people found to have diabetes
MORE workers in East New Britain have been found to have high risks of diabetes. This was discovered by the Frangipani Clinic of Nonga General Hospital since it began conducting […]
Official sees need for more detective work
THE lack of detective training in the past years is a problem the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary has faced, says Supt Brad Morgan, of the PNG-Australia policing partnership. Morgan […]
Manus locals want to know future when refugee centre closes
PEOPLE on Manus Island are becoming more concerned about the impact of the closure of the detention facility on the island at the end of this month. According to the […]
Farmers praised for role in food chain
FARMERS play an important role and without them there will be no food, Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA) PNG country manager Johannes Gambo says. He said during the launching of an […]
Businesses welcome plan to upgrade Tokua airport
THE business community in East New Britain welcomes any development to boost the local economy in particular the upgrading of Tokua airport to enhance tourism. Speaking on the need to […]
Govt urged to exempt oil palm from tax reform
West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel expressed grave concerns over the Government’s intention to scrap the tax credit scheme (TCS). He appealed to the Government to have mercy on his […]
Reliable, relevant data needed for decision-making: Official
RELIABLE, relevant and timely data is needed in decision-making at all levels in Papua New Guinea, says East New Britain deputy administrator, socio economic services, Levi Mano. He commended the […]
Palmalmal High identified as ‘school of excellence’
THE school-of-excellence concept will be implemented at the Palmalmal High School in Pomio, East New Britain, according to provincial education committee chairman Cosmas Bauk. It is one of two high […]
Women given chance to showcase artistic skills
A workshop in Bougainville has brought female artists together in preparation for the 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT9) which will open in Brisbane in November next year. […]
Uni students end 3-week boycott
STUDENTS at the PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) in East New Britain returned to class yesterday after three weeks of boycott in protest against the university council. […]