highlands region

 Koim accused of contempt of court

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The Prime Minister’s lawyers involved in the review proceeding of NEC’s decision to abolish the Task Force Sweep are accusing Sweep chairman Sam Koim of contempt and subjudice.

Senior Simbu police officer in hiding

 Sitango said dry soils had been watered by rains in the last three weeks in parts of Western and Southern Highlands.

Plants are starting to put up leaves and this is looking good, he said.

Sitango said some communities are making gardens, including sweet potato mounds but in small quantities due to a  lack of planting materials.

He however stated that these regrowth and new plantings would not last when the monsoon rain ends and drought returns, as predicted.

National Disaster Committee (NDC) confirmed today that 1-2 million people are affected nationwide.

The team comprises of officers from the National Disaster Office, PNG Defence Force, PNG Red Cross, NARI and government departments including Works, Health and Agriculture and Livestock.

Chairman of NDC Dickson Guina said another three teams will be deployed this weekend to assess the situation on ground in Momase, New Guinea Islands and Southern region.

The teams will assess the impact of the drought, the capacity of food and water stocks and conduct awareness.