Work on CT Scan to start this year

THE Ministry of Health and Medical Service’s $17 million project is expected to commence this year and it is understood a contractor has already been awarded the contract through the appropriate tender processes. According to 2020 Appropriation Bill 2019, the government has already allocated funds through its Ministry of Health and Medical Services for this…

Missing car case to be sent to DPP

THE case of the vehicle that went missing from the Kukum Traffic Centre compound last month will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for review. Acting Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau told reporters that the suspended officer has been interviewed on Wednesday. “After interview, the matter will be forwarded to DPP for viewing…

Hunt for escapees continue

After more than a month on the run, police are still asking for communities’ assistance to help them locate the two remaining escapees, Frank Firimolea and Dilo Faiga. Speaking to reporters at the commissioner’s weekly conference Thursday, Acting Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said “Operation Hunt-Man” is continuing to roll. “Police are working very hard to recapture…

TRAVEL BAN REQUEST

Health wants ban on incoming passengers By IAN M. KAUKUI THE Ministry of Health and medical Service says it is waiting on cabinet to decide whether to ban incoming passengers from entering the country in light of the rapid spread of the coronavirus. The ministry has requested cabinet to make a decision on that. It…