Category: Papua
Gulf public servants still waiting for pay over delayed grants
A DELAY in the release of National Government grants to Gulf has resulted in a chaotic end to 2017, Deputy Governor Charles Maiu says. Maiu appealed to the Department of […]
Gaming board donates vehicles to Ijivitari police
THE Ijivitari district in its bid to address lawlessness has assisted the police buy two vehicles for K278,000. The vehicles were sponsored by the National Gaming Control Board and purchased […]
Central plans to broaden internal revenue base to counter loss
THE Central government intends to diversity and broaden its internal revenue base so that “money is spent to make money”. Governor Robert Agarobe said during the tabling of the K206,032,442 […]
Some women ‘baking’ homebrew
SOME women in Ijivitari district, Northern are pretending to buy yeast for baking but make homebrew to sell to youths, MP Richard Masere says. “Women need to be aware that […]
Partnerships key for service delivery: MP
MEMBER for Kairuku-Hiri Peter Isoaimo says partnering with stakeholders and donor agencies is the way forward to providing services to the people. “We need to partner with other stakeholders who […]
Agarobe backs team for 2020
THE Central government has committed K100,000 to PNG Games champions Team Central to prepare for Mendi in 2020. “The 2017 PNG games in Kimbe is a highlight of this year’s […]
Navy honours river’s role in war
PEOPLE in Gulf have welcomed a navy ship named after the Lakekamu River which Australian soldiers used to transport equipment and people up to the Bulldog Track in Morobe. During […]
Hospitals get K30,000 for medicine
NORTH Fly MP James Donald has allocated K30,000 for medicines for the Kiunga District Hospital and the Rumginae Community Health Workers training hospital in Western. He said the funding was […]
Land title revoked as officer sought in ‘illegal’ transfer
THE Department of Lands and Physical Planning has revoked the Integrated Land Group (ILG) title for the land which belonged to the Doa and Koiari landowners in Central. Minister Justin […]
Abel submits acquittals
ALOTAU MP and Deputy Prime Minister Charles Abel submitted his acquittals for the district services grants last Friday to the Department of Implementation and Rural Development. Abel commended the District […]