Category: National
Heavy rains, flooding threaten to cut off road access to remote station
By SAMANTHA KATI BRAHMAN, a remote station run and operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Madang is about to be cut off from any road access to bring in supplies […]
Lae court releases 11 men on arson charge
ELEVEN men charged with arson have had their case struck out due to the length of time spent in custody. Presiding magistrate Pious Tapil told the prosecution and Lae police […]
Angoram hit by rising water levels, help sought
ANGORAM MP Salio Waipo has called on the East Sepik disaster team to work with his district to help people displaced by rising water levels. He said the flood levels […]
Public servant back in court on fraud charge
By JIMMY KALEBE A SENIOR public servant who had his misappropriation charges struck out in December was hauled before a Lae court yesterday. This followed the tendering in court of […]
PNG Power launches amnesty initiative
CONSUMERS using electricity through illegal connections have an option either to formally register for the service or be penalised, PNG Power Limited (PPL) has announced. Acting chief executive officer Nehemiah […]
SHP able to provide for doctors with support from PRK
By KELVIN JOE THE Southern Highlands Health Authority (SHPHA) will be able to invest and provide more initiatives for doctors’ welfare thanks to continuous support from landowner company Petroleum Resource […]
Partnership agreement signed between govt department and UN agency
THE signing of an implementing partner agreement by National Planning and Monitoring with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) will better address employment, health and education issues in the country, a […]
No teachers present at Hela’s Walagu Primary School
HELA’s Walagu Primary School is expected to begin its academic year in May as there are still no teachers at the school due to transport issues, a teacher says. Grade […]
Financial training sees 72 attendee’s graduate
A TOTAL of 72 participants mostly women, from Gomehegu and Gepahina villages in Eastern Highlands, received certificates on financial literacy training. USAID PNG LGP in partnership with one of its […]
Ambunti-Dreikikier MP wants Police Act reviewed
AMBUNTI-DreikikIer MP Johnson Wapunai wants the Police Act reviewed to allow for the devolving of the commissioner’s roles and responsibilities. He called on Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr to take […]